Recent content by platz

With central banks now reversing money printing, and yields rising, there's been a big move out of US stocks (especially growth stocks) into international value stocks. With inflation at a 40 year high in the US, and interest rates at an all time low, interest rates must rise further in the US...

I'd suggest attending free webinars organised by quality brokers. You'll find a calendar of upcoming webinars here, across a range of brokers: https://trustedbrokers.com/uk/webinars/ For example HY Markets organises a free online workshop where you can ask a professional trader questions, and...

You could do both but I prefer to invest in sectors that will continue to grow over time, than invest in "consistent" members. No one can constantly beat the market. However, it's pretty obvious that sectors like clean energy or self driving cars will do very well.

True, there aren't any commissions on stocks but they have to earn money somehow, and make money through the spread (just like most brokers and CFD providers). They aren't the cheapest, but do allow you to invest in thousands of stocks around the world, including on Asian exchanges. To answer...

I bought into a Gold ETF last week, but am having second thoughts, after reading 2021 outlooks from the likes of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. I'll list the arguments for and against below. Please share your thoughts: Arguments for: Goldman Sachs expects that the price of gold will reach...

Stay away from automated trading. If the biggest banks and largest hedge funds are still looking (and failing) to consistently beat the market, you're unlikely to succeed. Rather than blindly following indicators and decision rules, take a step back and perform "stage analysis" on the stock...

Hey Guys, a friend of mine is keen to start trading and asked me whether he should open a demo or a micro account. I'd recommend a micro account because I think you can only experience the thrill of trading with real money. But I'm keen to hear your thoughts.

Hey Gaz, this website does brokers reviews and comparisons: https://trustedbrokers.com/uk/ You can access broker vs. broker comparisons from each broker review: https://trustedbrokers.com/uk/etoro/#category_1002 Looks like they only compare Forex and CFD brokers, rather than actual...

That's not quite right as Dubai is open for business and leisure for example. It's tax free, with no income or capital gains tax. However, emigrating is harder (impossible perhaps) unless you have a job. I'm also curious to hear whether anyone else has made the move offshore.

Absolutely. You're coming in near an all time high. I'm sitting on the sidelines waiting to buy the next correction :p

I've noticed the same quirk and haven't got an answer unfortunately.