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Anyone for CFDs?
I keep being bombarded by brokers trying to persuade me to invest in CFDs (Contracts for Difference). These enable you to profit from share price falls as well as rises, and avoid stamp duty. They also enable you to lose more that you invested (through the process known as "gearing") but you can limit the loss by putting…
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One off share sale transaction?
Hi all, I have a share certificate in hand for 1500 shares at approx £2 each, so £3k worth. I want to sell them soon, but really wanted to do so without the hassle of opening an onlione account. Does anyone know if HSBC deal with this as an over the counter service? If not, what's my best option? Thanks for your time.
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Overseas resident sharedealing account.
Which execution only UK stockbroker accepts non-uk residents, has extended settlement, trailing stop order, flat rate commission and an online application?
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Halifax or IWeb
Hello everyone. Ive got a question about dealing accounts. In short, im planning to transfer my existing shares from my US based broker account, and im torn between halifax and iweb. ( my investment will be around or less 15k) As far as i know halifax owns iweb so its basicaly the same service just Iweb quite a bit…
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Daves 5 year plan
Hi, I suppose over the years I have been remiss in terms of saving, or more to the point, not given my savings the attention they deserve. I have decided Ineed a 5 year plan, as this will take me to my 60th birthday, and would value any input as I Im a true novice when it comes to investing/saving, so here goes: 1) on the…
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Should I take full student loan and then invest?
Good evening! i'm returning to university in September 2014, and would like some advice concerning investing my student loan. I'm very lucky - I will be given a non-repayable bursary of £20,000, as well as a non-repayable maintenance grant of approx. £3,387. I'll be starting with a relatively healthy current account too.…
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new to stocks
Hi guys i'm knew at this is there any info i should know before i start? best way to buy shares,the companies to deal with and shouldn't or tips for a newbie? also is there a ideal amount to spend or quantity to buy each time? i know it depends how much cash i have. this time i have around £500 which isn't loads i know but…
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Funds in mining, gold and other commodities
I've just moved an old company pension (the only pension I currently have) into an H&L SIPP. It's all sitting in cash at the moment and I'm just deciding where to invest it. Shares seem to be very high value at the moment and I don't see that lasting for much longer. I'm half tempted to hold off investing until it dips but…
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Charles Stanley Direct - a couple of questions
When funding by monthly DD can you amend the amount online or do you have to ring / post out a new instruction? When funding by monthly DD is there a minimum 'top up' amount on funds? E.g. With Fidelity it's £250. Does they offer an online switching service on funds? Or do you have to sell then rebuy? Thanks.
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AJ Bell Youinvest feedback
Like a lot of people on this forum, I left HL as a result of their fee increase and after a lot of research, decided to go to Youinvest (AJ Bell). Primarily because they were the only ones to offer some low cost ETFs as part of their regular monthly investment program (£1.5 per order) After 3 months, I am VERY unhappy with…
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The next stock market correction
You all know it is coming :eek:
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newbie ISA question
Hi, a quick question, if I put 15000 into a Stocks and Shares ISA, how long does it stay tax free? If left the isa for a period of 5 years and it made money, would Ihave to pay tax?? Regards Dave
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Virgin Saving - Recovered Interest
Hi there I have a couple of savings accounts with Virgin Money, which used to be Northern Rock accounts. I have just logged into the accounts today and Virgin have recovered interest from both of them. Not a lot of money (£1.89 and 45p in each account), but it has pushed one of the savings accounts which I was just keeping…
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Restricted accounts for those who are lacking in self-control?
Are there any accounts where you must wait out the notice period in order to withdraw? Or am I gonna have to bury some cash somewhere in order to prevent spending it?
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Investment Plan
Dear Fools, I am looking to invest my mother's money for her retirement. We are talking circa £500k+. I am a fairly experienced investor and so most of the money will go into fixed term deposits, stocks and perhaps corporate bonds. Will look to have a balanced portfolio with a lowish risk profile. However the question to…
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Increased Isa allowance - NISA
I know that I can increase my ISA savings to £15,000 next month and I would like to do this but only have enough cash in older ISAs which are now paying low interest. My current year ISA (Coventry), although having a good interest rate did not allow transfers from previous years otherwise I would have done that. Normally,…
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What do people make of this?
The massive ideas in this video are mind blowing ! (if its true of course-cant see anything on hoaxslayer). Lots of downsides admittedly , but if it took a hold in US and spread, couldnt it alter way of life, and economies completely ? In theory if it could stay 'pure' and be used only for the good of populations , it…
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Marlborough Multi Cap Income Class P
Hi Has anyone any views on Marlborough funds ? and in particular this fund Marlborough Multi Cap Income Class P. I am looking at investing for capital growth and reinvesting any income, I have a final salary pension and currently in employment, so wont rely on this income. I also have various equities as well as maxed out…
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Royal Mail dividend re-investment plan
Just a 'heads up' in case anyone interested has dumped this as junk mail. I had a letter in the post yesterday with application form to enrol in Royal Mail Dividend Re-investment Plan. Closing date for applications is 10 July.
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Where can I find FTSE100 numbers by the tick?
As per title, does anybody know where I can find the FTSE100 data, tick by tick, for a specific day? Thanks!
