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How To Invest and Trade in Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency, a form of money that has no physical presence but exists only in digital form. It has a market capitalisation of approximately $2 trillion. Bitcoin has captured the world’s imagination, and businesses and individuals are increasingly accepting its potential for substantial returns and as a store of value. There are…
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What Is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the largest, most traded and most well-known cryptocurrency. A cryptocurrency is a digital medium of exchange that exists solely online. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, invented by Satashi Nakamoto in 2009. Bitcoin is a distributed system that uses a trustless ledger. That means there is no central issuing authority needed, because an immutable…
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When Are Dividends Paid?
Dividends are cash payments that a company will pay to is shareholders as a reward for buying the shares. They are paid out of the company’s earnings because they help companies attract investors. The benefit for investors is that they provide regular income which can be withdrawn as cash or go towards buying more shares…
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How to Invest in Dividend Stocks
Dividend stocks are shares in a company that pay a dividend to shareholders in order to share its profits – a reward to them for investing in the company. To get the dividends, you just need to own stocks in the company. Why Invest In Dividend Stocks? Buying dividend stocks is a great way to…
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What Are Dividend Stocks
A dividend stock is a publicly traded company that shares its profits with shareholders by paying regular dividends. The dividend is a reward paid to the shareholders for their investment in the company. Companies that pay dividends tend to be consistently profitable. They are usually larger, established companies. How do dividend stocks work? To get…
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What Is a Stock Screener?
A stock screener is a tool that helps investors and traders find stocks that meet their criteria by filtering through thousands of securities according to the investor’s own criteria. Stock screeners use fundamental and technical analysis to sort stocks based on metrics like market capitalisation, analyst recommendations, P/E and dividend yield. Why Use a Stock Screener?…
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How Does AI Work in Stock Trading?
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has revolutionised the financial industry, and has gained in popularity in recent years. It allows traders and investors to enhance their trading strategy, making it more efficient and effective. AI is used in several different ways by investors and traders: Research and Analysis of Market Data Today’s stock markets are dynamic and…
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How to Trade Commodities with Leverage: Oil, Gold, Gas and More
Commodities Trading A commodity is a basic good which is interchangeable with other goods of the same type, and is traded in large volumes. They can be traded for immediate delivery, in spot trading, or can be traded as futures. Commodity markets deal in four broad categories: Ways to Trade Commodities As well as actually…
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How to React to Crypto Volatility
The cryptocurrency market sees unpredictable volatility which can be a challenge to investors and traders. Wild swings can happen in a matter of hours or even minutes. This offers opportunities if you understand how to use it to optimise investment decisions. Causes of Volatility There are a range of factors driving the price volatility seen…
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Investing in Small Caps: A Beginner’s Guide
If you are new to investing then there’s a lot of jargon to get your head around. One of the terms you may have heard is ‘small cap stocks’. But what are they, and how do they differ from other kinds of stocks? What Are Small Cap Stocks? The ‘cap’ part of small cap stocks…
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