What is a bull market?
Learn the defining features of a bull market, understand the advantages it holds for investors, and uncover the benefits this knowledge can bring to your investment journey—all within our informative article. Quote “There will always be bull markets, followed by bear markets, followed by bull markets.” – John Templeton, American-British investor and banker Big ideas […]
Stock outperform rating: Definition, meaning, examples, how a stock gets rated outperform
Ever wondered what terms like ‘outperform’ and ‘overweight’ in stock ratings really mean? Let’s hop into the universe of stock analysts and ratings. Understanding the subtleties of ‘overweight’ and ‘outperform’ ratings could ignite your interest in investing, fuel your desire to learn, and inspire you to take the first step in navigating the stock market […]
The ultimate guide to fractional shares
There was once a time when entry into the financial market was difficult for regular investors. Fractional shares helped to change this in a big way by facilitating the buying and selling of a “fraction” of a share. DEFINITION Less than one full share of equity is called a fractional share. Investopedia This guide will […]
How to invest online: Online investing vs traditional (full-service)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the plethora of investment options and struggling to decide between online and traditional investing? You’re not alone – the world of investing can seem like an intricate maze, leaving many potential investors feeling confused and apprehensive. Our comprehensive guide demystifies the pros and cons of both approaches, guiding you through […]
Earnings per share (EPS): Definition and meaning. Types, formulas and calculations for EPS
Confused by EPS figures in stock reports? You’re not alone. The concept of Earnings Per Share can be baffling, leaving many investors in the dark about what these numbers really mean. Find clarity and confidence in your investment strategy by exploring our straightforward, in-depth explanation of EPS. QUOTE “If investing is entertaining, if you’re having […]
Spotting a recession in the UK
When the economy starts to sag, many will wonder if there is a recession in the UK or if a recession is just around the corner. How to identify a recession, and how do we survive one? Big ideas QUOTE “If you aren’t willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about […]
How to do fractional investing?
Technology has found a new method to give you a leg up in investing. Sometimes a stock is too expensive for your budget. That’s why Grosvenor Capital Brokers Limited offers fractional share investing. Big ideas What are fractional shares? DEFINITION A fractional share is anything less than one whole share of a company. Fractional shares […]
Investment returns: balancing risk & reward
alancing investment return and risk is to consider both how much an investment could make and how much it could lose. This relationship is called the risk-reward ratio. Keeping this ratio steady helps stabilize your average portfolio return over time. What is investment income if not steady growth regardless of the market’s whims? QUOTE “Investing […]
New ideas on bear market investing
Big ideas Bear market investing strategies (don’t be bullish) How to make money in a bear market tends to be different to how to make money in a bull market. The archetypal example of what stops working in a bear market is buying the dip. When it’s a bull market, stocks overall are rising, so […]
Timing the market vs time in the market
There’s an old expression about investing – ‘It’s about time in the markets, not timing in the markets’. Financial markets go through periods of highs and lows so you would think a strategy to only buy near the lows and sell when markets were high would be the path to long-term profitability. However, the information presented […]