Investing Basics

What is a dividend?
What is a dividend? It is one of the simplest ideas in investing, but it is often explained badly. Once…

Why do share prices go up and down?
Share prices go up and down because buyers and sellers keep changing what they think a company is worth. Some…

What is a share? The plain English version
A share is the smallest possible slice of ownership in a company. That is the whole idea. If you buy…