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?...
Although obligated to provide sufficient liquidity for investors to be able to transact in the securities of quoted companies, market makers are not expected to offer quotes that are firm up to an unlimited size. This is where the term, Exchange Market Size (EMS), comes in to force. What does Exchange Market Size (EMS) mean?...
The Retail Service Provider (RSP) network is the bedrock to the online retail broker market in the UK. By better understanding this network, as well as the processes behind the buying and selling of shares, you can help ensure you receive the best price possible for your investments and trades. What happens when buying or selling...
Market cap is a trading term that every investor needs to understand as it is fundamental to determining whether or not a company is over- or under-valued. As well as defining the term and showing how it is calculated, this article discusses how it can be used to build a well-balanced portfolio. What is market...
