What Is A Share?

Written by Tim on 25.03.2008 | Information

The concept of a share underpins every stock exchange in the world, and is one of the most fundamental but equally complex questions that an investor can raise.  Most investors consider a share to be a tradeable commodity, like any other, with a value but also with the potential to generate revenue both immediately and […]

What Affects Share Price?

Written by Tim on 25.03.2008 | Information

The price of a particular share is the value for which it is bought and sold, either first hand (from the company) or in the resale market on a stock exchange.  Whilst every share has a price, it also has what is known as a ‘nominal value’, which is an amount altogether different.  Knowing what […]

Buying at IPO

Written by Tim on 25.03.2008 | Advice

An IPO is usually surrounded by a lot of chatter in the major financial centres, largely because it is an opportunity to experience securities of a new business for the first time, which have the potential to skyrocket in value and create riches overnight.  Unfortunately IPOs aren’t always that straightforward, and as an investor you […]

How The Stock Market Works

Written by Tim on 25.03.2008 | Information

The stock market is one of the most important tools for big business.  It allows businesses to raise finance quickly whilst enabling fund managers to provide a return over time for savers and pension payments, all of which are positive things for the long-term health of the global economy.  But what exactly is the stock […]