Investing and trading both involve putting money into financial markets, but they are not the same thing. The main differences come down to time, objectives and how decisions are made. An investor may buy shares and hold them for ten years. A trader could buy and sell the same [...]
Berkshire Hathaway added roughly $17 billion to its stake in Google parent Alphabet during the second quarter, making the tech company the third-largest position in its equity portfolio. According to CNBC, Berkshire's second-quarter SEC filing shows it owns close to 106 million shares across Alphabet's Class A and Class C [...]
This week sees most of America's biggest retailers report between Tuesday and Thursday, from the weekly shop at Walmart to a new kitchen at Home Depot. With the conflict in the Middle East still running, fuel prices have stayed high and volatile through the quarter they are reporting, raising the [...]
This week July US inflation is published on Wednesday, the first reading since the Federal Reserve held its target range at 3.50% to 3.75% on 29 July by nine votes to three, with all three dissenters wanting a quarter-point rise. Market pricing on the day of the decision put the [...]
Warren Buffett has spent decades warning investors about the dangers of speculation, emotional decision making, and overpaying for assets. What makes his current stance especially interesting is not just what he is saying, but what he is doing. Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on an enormous cash pile approaching [...]
IG updated two of its UK investment offers. From today, a new transfer incentive replaces the existing transfer offer. It also has a welcome bonus running until the end of 2026 for new clients. Full details of both are here. Free Share Bundle (Welcome Offer) For clients who are new [...]
Spread Co is a UK broker operating since 2006, focused on spread betting and CFD trading. It doesn’t try to compete on branding or hype; it positions itself as a straightforward, regulated option for traders who want a simple setup without unnecessary features. It’s FCA‑regulated, offers access to the [...]
Proprietary trading firms have become an increasingly popular option for traders in India. These firms provide access to larger trading capital through structured evaluation programs, allowing traders to scale their strategies without committing significant personal funds. As retail trading continues to grow across India, more traders are exploring funded [...]
Offer 1: 5% Cashback on Investments – Extended until 30 March Promo code: CASHBACK200 New clients can receive 5% cashback on the daily average value of their investments, up to £200. Key details: Open a GIA, ISA or SIPP using code CASHBACK200 during the promotional period Place a first trade of [...]
An ETF, or Exchange-Traded Fund, is a security that tracks an index, a commodity, or a basket of assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities. ETFs can be bought and sold throughout the day on a stock exchange, just like individual stocks. It makes them attractive to investors because they [...]