In a recent statement, Simon Denham of London-based Capital Spreads said, Sterling remains popular for the moment and it is difficult to be too negative on a technical viewpoint as the downside is definitely an unproductive area for the moment. The Euro continues to hold, in the main, to its gains over the last few months but the upside is beginning to look more difficult. Longer term investors, who have been piling into the Euro as, it almost...more
Do you find yourself looking for your dream home, but do not know where to start? You need to have a plan in place as a first step to owning your own home. When you plan ahead, you can be take more informed investment decisions. After all, purchasing a home is a long term decision, and you need to invest right to make it count. The fact of the matter is that with some property investment analysis, you can take better and sounder investment...more
As the economic recovery continues, many people are considering gaining greater command of their investments. This is especially true after considering the good and bad points of how the credit crunch was handled.But what to trade, where to trade and how to trade?It may have been around since the 1970s but people are now turning to spread trading in ever greater numbers. The speed at which you can trade, the number of trading opportunities and easy access to global markets make it worth exploring further.Well, spread betting is not the be-all-and-end-all of trading but it has a number of useful plus points.There is no capital gains tax, no stamp duty and no income tax on spread betting*. You are not actually buying and selling any stocks and shares or assets. You are simply speculating on the future price of the underlying financial market.There a wide variety of spread betting markets, such as shares and stock market indices like the FTSE 100. You can also trade the currencies and commodities markets.The FTSE 100 Index is actually one of the most popular markets.If you decide to trade an index like the FTSE 100 then, looking at a spread betting company website, you may find a...more
Investing in real estate can be quite frustrating at times. More often than not, the first time investors and buyers face a lot of problem in hunting down even the most basic information. The importance of online providers who assist in the entire process can be better comprehended in this context. These online experts help clients in property...more
There are many of us who are very much eager and enthusiastic about procuring property for residential use or for our first business venture. For business owner, getting the right kind of space for setting up business is very much essential if they want to do well in their future endeavors. To procure a good set up for your business or to get that...more
Many people are increasingly thinking about taking control of their finances; especially in the light of the positives and negatives drawn from the economic crisis.Tax efficiency, opportunities in fluctuating markets, diversifying existing investment portfolios and planning investments for the future are all priorities. Many investors looking for quick and simple access to world markets are turning to spread trading.Any investment provides opportunity for making a loss. Share trading, buying a house and exchange traded funds can all lead to losses. With spread betting, these losses can be larger than your initial stake. On the other hand, many potential benefits exist.The instant access to thousands of financial markets is a key feature. You can trade the level of a stock market, like the Dow Jones, DAX or FTSE. You can also trade currency markets, like the Dollar / Yen rate, and, naturally, you can spread bet on world shares.Most firms let you trade over the phone and online. Some will also offer trading applications for your mobile phone.Spread betting companies are increasingly offering a wealth of trading data to their clients. Naturally, you can get live prices and candlestick...more
Other than the pittance that The Globe and Mail pays me for my columns, I haven't received a paycheque in two years.Despite not getting paid by anyone, I never really retired in the work sense - initially I was sorting out what my new venture was...more
The Indian stock market is a mixed bag of advances and declines. But it is positivism that gains more consideration. The recession bug has no doubt hit all world markets including stock market in India, but things have changed for the better. With...more
In especially volatile economic times, the drive to invest money wisely becomes more poignant. Traditional money-management strategies are examined with hesitation: just because an investment portfolio behaved well once before does not dictate its...more
After the last 18 months in the stock market, many investors are shell-shocked. They thought they were on track, setting aside money, investing regularly in preparation for retirement. Then after the market top in October 2007 the economy contracted,...more
Foreign currency service is one of the most important ingredients to keeping your business competitive amidst many other competitions in place. Aside from the demands brought by the business itself, you also need to make sure that you do whatever it...more
If you purchase an immediate annuity, you are instructing the company to start sending you checks as soon as possible. Immediate annuities are designed for individuals or couples who want to rely on receiving a specific amount of money. The money may...more