So it looks like we have avoided a 1930’s style depression however the current forecasts still suggest slow growth and a difficult time ahead. So what should you do in a difficult environment with your own finances?If we were to be honest with ourselves, then we should probably accept that we can improve on at [...]
As the major economies start to stabilise and the risk of a depression thankfully fades into the distance many people are reflecting on a few important points. Firstly, how did it all happen? Secondly, how can they better protect themselves in the future?Tax efficiency, opportunities in fluctuating markets, diversifying existing investment portfolios and planning investments [...]
Many traders and investors have trading rules and tips to help guide their investments. To me too many tips are on a particular trade and do not focus on strategies. At the same time too few tips are based on how to reduce your risks.If you are a short term investor and trading the markets [...]
Does the term ’spread betting’ bring an image of galloping horses to your mind? If so, then perhaps you should see the more serious side of betting, namely Financial Spread Betting. Financial spread betting is a term which is used to define a specific type of futures contract wherein you are not required to [...]
Spread betting is a risky business, and depending on who you believe, leaves most traders on the losing side. As a form of trading, it is a relatively new concept, having been introduced into the London markets for professional and city traders to hedge their trades. With the growth of on line investing and day [...]