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AIM
Glossary The Alternative Investment Market (Aim) was first established in 1995 by the London Stock Exchange as a way for newer firms to gain access to public funds...
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Big Bang
Glossary The 'Big Bang' refers to the deregulation of the London Stock Exchange, which took place on 27 October 1986.
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FTSE 100
Glossary The FTSE 100 is Britain's 'blue-chip' stock index.But its makeup means it is more of a global index than a snapshot of UK plc.
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Global depository receipt (GDR)
Glossary Global depositary receipts (or GDRs) offer a solution for investors wanting to buy shares listed in countries where there are government restrictions on who can own and trade them.
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Market makers
Glossary Market makers are typically banks and brokers who commit to trade shares and bonds, often in larger quantities than most other investors.
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Off Exchange (OFEX)
Glossary The Off Exchange (OFEX) was started as a way for shareholders to deal in the shares of small companies that do not meet the requirements of Aim and the LSE’s official list.
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Boost your income with derivatives
Features A few equity income funds are targeting returns in excess of 4% or 5% a year using strategies originally developed in the world of options trading and structured products.
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The world’s greatest investors: Michael Platt
Features BlueCrest hedge fund co-founder Michael Platt is quick to cut his losses, but happy to let his winners run.
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Nick Train: the value in Unilever
Features Quality growth companies are still cheap relative to history, thinks fund manager Nick Train.
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