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How can the UK economy maintain any semblance of stability when international trade routes are relentlessly held hostage by the escalating conflict in the Middle East?

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Equity release schemes allow homeowners to unlock value from their property while staying put. Have anyone explored or used equity release and what advice would you give to others considering it?

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Can a trading nation genuinely build a robust future by sacrificing economic efficiency at the altar of economic security?

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QHow can Australian students estimate their ATAR score before applying to university?

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QOnly about 1% to 3% of day traders successfully beat the market and remain consistently profitable over time, so why do you guys day trade?

Only about 1% to 3% of day traders successfully beat the market and remain consistently profitable over time, so why do you guys day trade? Kinda still wondering…

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Because most people are id**ts and being the top 1 to 3% is actually not that hard if you have reasonable intelligence, work ethic , and discipline. Most of the…

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Trading Baguette_Bull Regular · 1 week ago

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QNew Stocks and Shares ISA tax rules in 2027 - what period constitutes "holding" money in a S+S account?

I have a Stocks and Shares ISA with Trading212, and am aware of the UK Government’s new tax rules coming in 2027, which state that money held in a Stocks and Shares ISA will now be subject to tax. The question I have is…

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Only interest paid on cash in the account will be subject to the new tax charge, so you’re really asking how long cash has to be held to earn interest.…

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Trading Old_Ladys_Favourite Regular · 1 week ago

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QHow to actual buy a small business?

I’ve watched Codie Sanchez and others on YouTube. My eventual goal is to buy a small business or a couple of them. From someone who has, how have you? What did you look for to ensure you’re set up well to start and not s…

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Trading legacy Regular · 1 month ago UNANSWERED

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Which payment details are you looking for

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Trading Annette Seedling · 2 months ago

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QBiggest struggle with trading?

I don’t know what it is, my analysis is good, setup good and yet I will completely forget trades and leave them running. I do try to set SL & TP but sometimes (more the 60% ) of the time I completely forget and has been …

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Trading is 10% skill, 90% psychology

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Trading Abubaka Regular · 2 months ago

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QWould you recommend buying or renting your home?

i’ve shared my thoughts on buying or renting in this guide. Rent vs Buy: I Own a House, and I'd Still Think Twice what do you think?

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it depends though but buying is quite better than renting

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Trading Expert Wolfstone Trusted · 2 months ago

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QThe government is replacing the Lifetime ISA with a new First Time Buyer ISA by 2028

Should I still bother opening a LISA now?

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I opened mine the week the consultation was announced, honestly, because nothing about the announcement changes the current rules the 25% government bonus, the £450,000 property cap and existing eligibility…

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Trading gater Regular · 3 months ago

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QWhat should UK investors do to find the correct equilibrium between pensions and other investments?

What should UK investors do to find the correct equilibrium between pensions and other investments? Is depending mostly on pensions adequate for retirement or should people invest in other sources of wealth like Individu…

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The best way to determine the right balance would be for UK investors to rely on their pensions for any guaranteed tax reliefs and contributions by their employers, While utilizing…

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Trading ChainNavigator Regular · 3 months ago

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QWhat is the one investment theme you think will matter most over the next 5 to 10 years, and why?

Every investor has a different view on where the biggest opportunities (and risks) will come from. Whether it’s AI, interest rates, energy, changing demographics, or something completely different, what’s the one investm…

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Trading claireparish23 Contributor · 3 months ago UNANSWERED

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QThe UK government is continuing to develop its cryptocurrency regulatory framework. How do you think these regulations will affect investment opportunities and investor confidence in the UK

The UK government is continuing to develop its cryptocurrency regulatory framework. How do you think these regulations will affect investment opportunities and investor confidence in the UK crypto market over the next fe…

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I believe clearer cryptocurrency regulations will increase investor confidence because people will have a better understanding of the rules and protections available to them. This could encourage more individuals and…

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Trading JenKyn Contributor · 4 months ago

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QWhat role should cryptocurrency play in a diversified investment portfolio?

What role should cryptocurrency play in a diversified investment portfolio? Should investors allocate only a small percentage of their assets to crypto, or does the sector deserve a larger allocation?

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Cryptocurrency can play a useful role in a diversified investment portfolio by providing exposure to a fast-growing and innovative sector. However, because of its high volatility, I believe most investors…

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Trading Andrew Contributor · 4 months ago

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QShould cryptocurrencies be considered a legitimate longterm investment alongside traditional assets such as stocks and bonds?

Should cryptocurrencies be considered a legitimate longterm investment alongside traditional assets such as stocks and bonds? What factors make crypto more or less attractive compared to conventional investment options …

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Cryptocurrencies can be considered a legitimate longterm investment, but they are best viewed as a higherrisk supplement to traditional assets rather than a replacement for them. Stocks and bonds have…

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Trading sergio Contributor · 4 months ago

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QHow does the loss relief provision under UK capital gain tax rules apply to a cryptocurrency investor who has experienced both large gain and large losses across different tokens in the same tax year?

You can offset losses against gains to reduce your overall CGT liability and if total losses exceed gains you can carry forward the unused loss to future years but you must report both gains and losses to HMRC even if no…

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The loss relief provision allows an investor to deliberately sell an underperforming token at a loss before the end of the tax year 5 April to offset gains realized earlier…

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Trading Franklin Regular · 4 months ago

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QWhat is the best AI Trading Software for Forex and Crypto day trading?

I’ve been experimenting with a few trading tools recently after meeting a client recently with a team of quants who are saying it’s possible for normal everyday people to build a decent institutional grade stack. Is any…

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IG is a top-tier FCA regulated broker that integrates powerful AI tools like trading central and proRealTime directly into its trading environment for pattern recognition and automated strategy creation. UK…

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Trading Dunc_at_TIC Regular · 3 months ago

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QCan you open and contribute to more than one ISA of the same type in a single tax year?

Since 6 April 2024, you are allowed to open and contribute to multiple ISAs of the same type for example, two different Cash ISAs within the same tax year. However, your total contributions across all your ISAs must stil…

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Trading Mullen Regular · 4 months ago

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QWhats the difference between an ETF and an index fund

… Which is a question that comes up again and again; more recently by Rayne H on Instagram. Both are baskets of investments that track an index — same idea, different packaging. ETF — trades like a stock. You can buy a…

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Trading Dunc_at_TIC Regular · 4 months ago

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QAre cryptocurrencies truly transforming the future of finance or are they simply another example of speculative investing driven by hype?

Are cryptocurrencies truly transforming the future of finance or are they simply another example of speculative investing driven by hype? If digital currencies are so revolutionary why do many governments remain cautious…

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Trading olainjnr Regular · 4 months ago

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QShould UK investors focus more on international markets rather than relying heavily on British companies? Could global diversification reduce financial risk in uncertain times?

i’m just wondering if we should though

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Trading kingpin_479 Contributor · 5 months ago

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QWill the UK become a global crypto hub or fall behind the US and UAE?

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Trading MrMuller Contributor · 5 months ago

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QShould countries ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions for security reasons?

Should countries ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions in order to reduce money laundering, fraud, and illegal activity? While supporters of regulation argue that governments must protect national security and financ…

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Trading Rosier Regular · 5 months ago

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QAMAT earning released tommorow?

I believe AMAT earnings are released tommorow. Could be a quick buck but big risk?

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Trading WetBandit Regular · 5 months ago

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QPlantir a good buy today?

Plantir seems to have dropped agressively today, ive bought at 130, good call? i think so as no major news

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Trading WetBandit Regular · 5 months ago

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QWhat's causing the major growth in the energy market?

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Trading DividendDragon Regular · 5 months ago

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QIf banks dominate forex volume, are retail traders competing in a game they were never meant to win

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Trading veteran Contributor · 5 months ago

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QDoes fundamental analysis move the market or does the market move first and fundamentals adjust later?

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Trading kingpin_479 Contributor · 5 months ago

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QWhat platform is best for trading cryptocurrency

I think Binance is one of the best

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Trading Tranqulity25 Regular · 5 months ago

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