Ben Walker
The Players: Private Investors, Institutions, Market Makers
Who is actually in the stock market and what are they doing? From private investors to pension funds, hedge funds…
What Is the Secondary Market and Why It Matters
The secondary market is where shares trade between investors, not companies. Here is how it works, why liquidity matters, and…
What is a P/E ratio and why does it matter?
The price-to-earnings ratio is one of the most quoted numbers in investing. Here is what it actually means, when it…
What is the primary market?
Every time a company floats on the stock market, something important happens that most private investors never think much about.…
Crypto Daily 15 Apr: Goldman Joins the Bitcoin ETF Race
Bitcoin pulls back from a two-month high of $75,829 as peace-talk optimism fades, while Goldman Sachs files for its first…
How to read a share price listing
Every share listing shows price, change, yield, P/E and more. Here is what each number means and how to read…
How to place your first trade
Learn the mechanics of placing your first trade. From understanding bid-offer spreads to market orders and contract notes, here is…
What is a SIPP and is it right for you?
A Self-Invested Personal Pension can be one of the most powerful investment accounts for UK investors. Here is how the…
What does it actually cost to invest in shares?
Four costs every UK investor needs to understand before they start. Dealing fees are just the beginning. Stamp duty, platform…
What is an ISA and why every UK investor should have one
The ISA is the most powerful tax wrapper available to ordinary UK investors. Here is how it works, what the…