Posts by Kate Leaman
The 10 Best Books To Start Learning About Finance
SEP 19, 2019 There are a number of fantastic books that have been released over the years that can prove to be excellent sources of knowledge and growth in getting to know the finance industry.
What Does Short Percentage of Float Mean?
SEP 16, 2019 The short percentage of float means the % of a company’s stock that has been shorted by institutional traders, let’s learn more about this subject. Read on now.
Why Does It Take So Long To Transfer Money Between Banks?
SEP 11, 2019 Why does it take so long to transfer money between banks? This is a question that has bothered many people, but it did not seem to bother the banks until crypto projects such as Ripple came on board.
Is Day Trading Profitable?
SEP 9, 2019 Day trading is the buying and selling of financial instruments within a trading day. Can it be profitable? Let’s find out
What is the FCA? Keeping You Safe Regulating the UK Financial Services
JAN 30, 2019 The Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, is the UK’s consumer-facing financial services regulator. Its role is to ensure that any company offering financial services in the UK or to UK-based consumers does so in a way that puts their interests first.
Setting Financial Goals For Your Future: The Definitive Checklist
JAN 29, 2019 Setting financial goals is crucial for anyone who wants to secure their financial future. That doesn’t necessarily mean becoming wealthy.
Types Of Investments: A Beginners Guide to Asset Classes
JAN 28, 2019 Investments come in many different shapes, sizes and risk profiles. From government issued bonds, or gilts as those issued in the UK by HM’s Treasury are called, at one end of the returns to risk scale to small, speculative companies of high potential matched by the equally high risk their shares could lose significant value or become practically worthless at the other.
What is the SEC? Regulating the Securities Industry
JAN 23, 2019 The SEC stand for the Securities and Exchange Commission and it is the USA’s financial regulator. In the same way as financial regulators in other countries internationally, the role of the SEC is first and foremost to protect investors. It does so by maintaining what the body itself describes as “fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate(ing) capital formation”.
What Type of Stock Brokerage Account Is Right for You?
JAN 22, 2019 Once you’ve come to the conclusion that it is time to start investing for your future instead of accepting the measly, below inflation, interest rates currently available on cash in current or savings accounts, you’ll have to open an account with a stock broker.
How to Buy Your First Shares On The Stock Market
JAN 21, 2019 If you’re considering taking the plunge into the stock market and buying your first ever shares, it’s probably a good idea.