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.
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.
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.
What is Director Dealing?
We explain what the term director dealing is, the impact that they can have on a company's share price and their importance to investors.
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.
FTSE indexes explained for stock market beginners
Confused about the different FTSE indexes? You're in the right place.
FTSE quarterly review – stock market promotion & relegation
It's not just sports that have promotion and relegation. The FTSE indexes get a quarterly shake-up and in this guide we explain how it works.
Value investing explained
The value investing strategy has been around for decades. We explore what it means, what value stocks are and where this all comes from.
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.
The FTSE All-Share Index for Beginners
In this article, we explain what the FTSE All-Share Index is, why it's important and how it's performed over the years.