Money & Markets
Personal finance and investing in plain English
How to read a share price listing
A share price listing is a compact market snapshot. Learn what price, spread, volume, yield and P/E mean before placing…
Insider Dealing: What It Is, How It Works, Why It Persists
Insider dealing is illegal, persistent and hard to spot. Learn how inside information moves, why it matters, and what private…
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…
7 Rules Every Private Investor Should Know
The City is not a level playing field. These seven rules explain where the private investor actually sits in the…
What does it actually cost to invest in shares?
Four costs every UK investor needs to understand before they start. Dealing fees are just the beginning. Stamp duty, platform…