Short selling and why you should care about it
This guide explains how short selling works with a worked example & why it's all over the news right now.
What is the AIM? A guide for stock market beginners
AIM is a market operated by the London Stock Exchange featuring smaller companies. We explain it's key features here.
Defensive Stocks vs Cyclical Stocks
We explain what it means to be a defensive stock and what it means to be a cyclical stock.
Investing for growth – what you need to know
Investing for growth is an investment strategy where investors seek to grow their money over the long-term. We explain how it works here.
Investing for Dividends from Shares
We explain all the basic things you need to know about dividends. From what they are to how to earn them.
Deciding what shares to buy – a 5 step process for investors
We explain the key factors you should think about when deciding what shares to buy as a stock market investor.
How are share prices determined?
If the company is a Public Limited Company (plc) listed on the stock market then it’s share prices can go up or down. Find out why.
FTSE indexes explained for stock market beginners
The basic principles of the FTSE Indexes explained
The first thing you should understand is that the London Stock Exchange is made up of two markets where companies list their shares. There is the Main...
