Money & Markets
Personal finance and investing in plain English
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.…
Build It or Sell It: Two Paths for a Small-Cap Company
At some point in the life of every small-cap company that makes a genuine discovery or builds a genuinely valuable…
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…
Insider Dealing: What It Is, How It Works, Why It Persists
Insider dealing is illegal, widely condemned, and still happens in the City of London. Here is how it works, why…
Inside the Mind of a Mining Prospector
What happens in the months and years before a junior miner announces a discovery, and how to tell a real…
Stock market scams: how to spot them before they find you
Investment fraud costs UK investors hundreds of millions each year. Here is how the most common stock market scams work,…
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…
The Risks of Junior Mining the Promos Never Mention
Junior mining stocks promise big returns from buried treasure. The reality involves geological uncertainty, endless dilution and risks most investors…
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 Small-Cap Mining Companies Are and Why They Matter
Junior mining companies sit at the most speculative end of the stock market. Here is what they are, how they…