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Support & Resistance: An Intro To Technical Analysis

Support & Resistance: An Intro To Technical Analysis

Support and resistance levels act as a glimpse into the psychology of the traders who are active in a stock. Identifying them on a chart and determining their levels of significance is massively important. Here we discuss how to identify them, the psychology behind them, and how best to factor them into your trading and...

Moving Averages: An Intro To Technical Analysis

Moving Averages: An Intro To Technical Analysis

A moving average is a tool that helps traders determine the direction of the current trend, as well as providing guidance on possible entry and exit points. Here we discuss the different types of moving averages there are, how best to use them, and what caution should be used when factoring them into your trading...

AIM Awards 2018 Shortlist

AIM Awards 2018 Shortlist

Last week saw the announcement of the shortlist for this year’s AIM Awards in London on October 11th. With awards provided based on future growth potential as well as past performance, the shortlist provides a rich list of AIM companies worth watching. Here we take a look at the awards and the companies shortlisted for...

Explained: Broker Ratings & Price Targets

Explained: Broker Ratings & Price Targets

Although highly subjective and often missing the mark, broker recommendations and price targets are important to track both before and after buying shares in a company. Here we make sense of the nuances in the different types of recommendations, as well as looking at how price targets are often calculated, and whether or not they...

Explained: Understanding The Bid-Ask Spread

Explained: Understanding The Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread can quite easily catch out investors who are new to trading and attracted by the potential upside of certain smaller cap securities. Determining how to beat the spread and factoring it into your investment approach can help improve your returns considerably. What is the difference between the bid and the ask price?...