Guides
Short and practical. Read one before you open an account; read the licence guide before you deposit.
Safety
How to verify a broker's licence in five minutes
A licence number on a website proves nothing until you have checked it at the source. Here is the exact process.
Fees
What trading really costs: spreads, commissions and the fees nobody advertises
"Zero commission" is a marketing phrase, not a price. Learn where the money actually goes on each trade.
BasicsCFDs versus real shares: which one are you actually buying?
The same stock can be traded two very different ways. The difference affects your risk, your costs and your rights.
BasicsMaking the most of a demo account
Virtual money removes the fear, which is exactly why demo trading can teach bad habits. Use it with a plan.
SafetyNine red flags of an unlicensed trading platform
Fraudulent platforms follow a script. Once you know it, they are easy to spot.
TaxTax basics for retail investors: what to track from day one
You will not need this until next year, and by then it is too late to start. Here is what to record now.