Money & Markets
Personal finance and investing in plain English
Two questions to ask before you trade on any piece of market news
Two Questions Before You explained in plain English. Before you act on any market tip or rumour, Ian Lyall's two-question…
GARP: the investing strategy between growth and value
Garp Growth At Reasonable explained in plain English. GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) is the strategy that insists both…
Management is everything in small-caps. Here is how to assess it
Management Small Caps Assess explained in plain English. In small-cap investing, management quality is not one factor among many ,…
Why the City was never built for the private investor , and what to do about it
City Was Never Built explained in plain English. The City of London was built for professionals. Understanding the structural disadvantages…
Thematic investing: how to invest in trends
Learn how thematic investing works, how thematic ETFs are built, and 5 practical checks UK investors can use before backing…
Liquidity challenges and market volatility in small-caps
Small-Cap Liquidity explained in plain English. Liquidity is the most underestimated force in small-caps. Why the chart never tells you…
The coffee houses that built London finance
London Finance Coffee Houses explained in plain English. Before the Square Mile's towers, London's financial markets lived in chaotic coffee…
Pound Cost Averaging Explained
Pound cost averaging is one of the simplest investing strategies available. Here's how it works, why it helps and how…
When venture capital meets the public market: what investors need to know
Venture Capital Public Market explained in plain English. Venture capital-backed companies don't come to market because they're ready for you.…
Penny Shares: The Attraction and the Danger
Penny shares promise huge returns from tiny prices, but low liquidity, wide spreads and pump-and-dump schemes make this one of…