When companies raise capital, they often issue different classes of shares. Understanding the difference between ordinary and preference shares is essential before making investment decisions. While both represent ownership in a company, they differ in rights, income, and growth potential. …
Investors have many choices when it comes to building wealth. Beyond ordinary shares and bonds, companies also issue preference shares, sometimes called preferred stock. These instruments offer a balance between equity and fixed income, making them an attractive option for …
Ordinary shares are the foundation of modern equity markets, representing ownership in a company and giving investors rights such as voting power and the potential to receive dividends. They are also known as common stock in the United States and …
Financial markets move in cycles, alternating between periods of growth and decline. For traders and investors, recognising whether the market is bullish or bearish is crucial. This guide explains what bull and bear markets are, compares their key differences, explores …
Financial markets move in cycles of growth and decline. When prices rise steadily over time, traders and investors call it a bull market. Understanding what a bull market is, how it starts and ends, and how to respond to it …
Financial markets move in cycles of growth and decline, and when prices fall sharply for a prolonged period, investors face what is known as a bear market. In this article, you will learn what a bear market is, the different …
When traders want to speculate on financial markets without owning the underlying asset, two common instruments are CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and options. Both are derivatives linked to assets such as stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies, but they differ in …
When comparing ways to trade financial markets without owning the underlying asset, many traders look at spread betting vs CFD trading. Both allow you to speculate on rising and falling prices across forex, indices, commodities, and shares, but they differ …
Spread betting is a trading method that lets you speculate on financial markets without owning the asset itself. It is especially common in the UK, where traders benefit from tax advantages and flexible opportunities to trade both rising and falling …
Trading doesn’t stop when the closing bell rings. With pre-market and after-hours trading, also known as extended hours trading, investors can buy and sell shares outside regular market hours. These extended hours trading sessions allow traders to react quickly to …
Trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The use of leverage can significantly magnify gains and losses and may result in losses exceeding your initial investment. Prior to engaging in CFD trading, you should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved, carefully consider your investment objectives, financial situation, and level of experience, and seek independent advice where necessary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please refer to our legal documents for a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with CFD trading.
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