Investing Basics
Top-slicing: how to take some profit without selling everything
Top-slicing means trimming a position that has run hard rather than selling it all. The technique that lets you bank…
Stop-losses: the one order that forces you to act when your emotions won’t let you
A stop-loss sells your shares automatically if the price falls too far. Here is how to set one, why it…
Bid and offer: what the spread actually costs you and why it matters more on smaller stocks
The bid-offer spread is a hidden cost most investors never check. Here is what it is, why it hits small-cap…
How to spot investment scams
Investment fraud costs UK investors hundreds of millions each year. Here is how to recognise clone firms, boiler rooms, social…
A balanced portfolio: putting it all together
After learning the building blocks of investing, here is how to combine them into a balanced portfolio you can build,…
Taking profits: when to sell and how to decide
Selling is one of the hardest decisions in investing. A plain English guide to when to take profits on shares,…
Stop losses: how to use them and when
A stop loss automatically sells your shares when the price falls to a set level. Here is what they are,…
Tax on shares and investments: what every UK investor needs to know
CGT, dividend tax, stamp duty and ISA protection explained in plain English. Know what you owe before HMRC comes knocking.
Making sure your broker is FCA authorised
Why FCA authorisation matters for UK investors, how to check the register in two minutes, and what protections you have…
Investing glossary: 30 key terms in plain English
The 30 investing terms every new investor needs to understand, explained in plain English without the City jargon.