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From 27 January 2025, CMC Markets is offering extended hours trading for the ‘Magnificent 7’ US tech stocks. This includes Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Key Takeaways Extended Trading Hours: Trade US tech stocks from 9am to 9pm (GMT), including pre-market sessions. Benefits: React to earnings reports and global events before the […]

Understanding what different asset classes are expected to return over the medium term (5-10 years) can help investors and traders make informed decisions, balance risk, and achieve their particular financial goals.  Let’s look into the expected returns for various asset classes, the nuances of their performance, and the factors driving those returns.   Returns of […]

Buy-write funds – often synonymous with covered call funds – have gained popularity among income-focused investors.  These funds combine equity investment with an options strategy to enhance income, a strategy of which we’ve written about here.  In this article, we’ll look deeper into buy-write funds, how they work, their advantages and risks, and review some […]

Understanding the dynamics between forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and subsequent 10-year returns is an exercise that can be used to help better make informed decisions in equity markets.  In general, one of the fundamental questions of markets is simply – what can I expect? If I buy a stock index, what’s that likely to deliver […]

Closed-End Funds (CEFs) are a type of investment fund that pools money from investors to buy a diversified portfolio of assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other securities.  Unlike mutual funds or ETFs (exchange-traded funds), CEFs have a fixed number of shares issued at their initial public offering (IPO) and are traded on […]

Ole Andreas Halvorsen has built Viking Global Investors into one of the world’s top hedge funds. Known for his low profile and precise strategies, Halvorsen and his firm manage approximately $48 billion, balancing between public equity investments and a significant private equity portfolio, a similar hybrid approach to other Tiger Cubs like Chase Coleman. With […]

Stephen Mandel is the founder of Lone Pine Capital, and is known for his exceptional analytical skills and impressive track record. Often hailed as the “best industry analyst” by peers like Seth Klarman, Mandel’s path from a retail analyst at Goldman Sachs and Tiger Management to a top-performing hedge fund manager is a function of […]

​​Julian Robertson’s influence on Chase Coleman laid the groundwork for Tiger Global’s distinctive hybrid financial strategies. Fusing traditional hedge fund techniques with venture capital agility, Coleman positioned Tiger Global to excel in identifying transformative companies. We look at Coleman’s early years, market philosophy, and the impact of Tiger Global’s approach on the industry. What can […]

Finding forgotten stock certificates tucked away can be a surprising and potentially valuable discovery.  These tangible documents represent ownership in a company, and while most stocks are now held electronically, old certificates can still hold worth, both financially and sentimentally.  This guide will walk you through the steps of exploring their potential value and navigating […]

XTB has added a stocks and shares Individual Savings Account (ISA) for UK traders with 3,000 stocks and 700 ETFs, alongside 4.75% interest on unused cash. As reported by Finance Magnates, while CFDs remain the broker’s key revenue driver, the latest products, alongside multi-currency cards and automated ETF portfolios, signal the company’s commitment to expanding […]