Trading Basics
Contingent Orders
These are orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.
Other Trading Basics
AIM
Alternative Investment Market. A small cap stock market in the UK.
Lighter listing rules reduce the costs for the companies listing and seeking external equity finance.
A good starting point for growth companies not quite ready for the main LSE.
Commission
A charge levied on a client to place trades in certain asset types. FX and CFD trading attracts commission.
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