Investing Basics
What a profit warning is and why shares can fall so quickly
A profit warning can move a share price fast. Learn what it means, why the market reacts so sharply and…
How to read a profit and loss statement
A profit and loss statement shows whether a business is really making money. Learn the main lines, common traps and…
Tracker funds and index funds: the case for doing nothing
Tracker funds and index funds explained for UK beginners, including costs, risk, ISAs and why doing less can sometimes be…
What happens if your stockbroker goes bust
What happens if your stockbroker goes bust, how FSCS protection works, and what UK investors should check before opening an…
What a rights issue is and what to do when you get one
A rights issue is not free money. Learn how dilution, nil paid rights and shareholder choices work before you answer…
CFDs and spread bets: what they are and why most beginners should steer clear
CFDs spread bets can magnify losses quickly. This plain-English guide explains the risks for UK beginners before trading. For UK…
Quality investing: Warren Buffett’s idea in plain English
Quality investing looks for durable businesses with pricing power and resilience. This guide explains the idea without turning it into…
Reinvesting dividends: how compounding actually works in practice
Most investors take dividends as cash. Reinvesting dividends through a DRIP compounds returns significantly over time. Here is how it…
What the FCA register is and why you should check it before you invest a penny
The FCA register lists every authorised UK investment firm. Here's why checking it before you invest a penny could protect…
Capital Gains Tax on shares: what UK investors actually owe and when
Capital gains tax on shares for UK investors: the £3,000 annual exempt amount, 18% and 24% rates, ISA exemption, and…