[UK Shares Up today, why]

Hi, Does anyone know why UK shares (FTSE) are up today (IAG, WPP, etc.) ?

[After hours for UK (LSE)]

Hi,

Is it possible to view price of UK stock after hours / pre-market ?

What happens to an order when placed with a broker in afterhours / pre-market, does it get queued somewhere?

Thanks

[Charting or News to trade]

Hi,
I do think in this modern age we do have breaking news but I just dont know where to look.

I've looked at several screeners (Finviz, etc) and then got overwhelmed but expected I guess. Happy to look at fundamentals, but any idea on some basic metrics and what the ranges ought to be ? Any starting point appreciated.

Thanks again

[Charting or News to trade]

Hi community,

Can someone confirm if traders / investors use the news as a primary way to buy/sell shares please. Its just that I read another post stating that they do not go by the news and use charting.. So not clear on this.

As I'm not too familiar with charting i would opt for the news.. (need to find a good UK source for the news also)

Would welcome your view to confirm mine. Thanks

[What are the fees on buying American stocks?]

Hi

I think there is a FX charge also?

[Buying Selling Shares when markets closed]

Hi,

If I am trading in stocks (equity)  as a swing trader (1-5 days) in normal hours and set my stops (limit and loss), and left them open overnight can they trigger in out of hours (pre/post markets) ? 
 

Is this the normal thing to do when buying / selling equity as during out of hours stocks can become a lot more volatile and pose more risk?

Thanks

[Buying Selling Shares when markets closed]

Hi, Thanks Caseynotes. If an order is placed pre or post market periods, does it get executed immediately at the current price (on yahoo I can see pre or post prices for US stock) ?

[Buying Selling Shares when markets closed]

Hi, 
As we now have Easter holidays, I was wondering how shares are executed for London Stock Exchange and NYSE?
I've noticed that NYSE has pre-market and post market offerings, does this only apply to week days and not weekends/holidays?
If yes, then I suppose I cannot place a market order but a limit order in these periods instead and order is queued, when and at what price it it executed ? 

Will the same apply for LSE?

Sorry about all the questions, but thanks in advance.

[Are the charts real time?]

Hi Without ProRealTime option, are the charts real time ?

 

[Trading US stock (CFD) charges]

Hi There,  I'm in the uk and opened a trial CFD account.

Going short opening at 251.72 and closing at 251.80 the balance shows as £0.64. (I assume you have converted from dollars to GBP) ?

Additionally you are charging 2 x  £12.17 (type :WITH), Is this because I am using a GBP account and not USD ? If this is the case it will be expensive to trade international stocks, what are my options (is it possible to have a USD account) ?

See screenshot.

Thanks

 

 

[is live data needed for swing trader]

Hi, I'm still learning about day trading / swing trading and was wondering if I would be at  disadvantage if I do not have live data option enabled. Is it needed if i don't intend to day trade ? (when I say day trade I mean by the hour/minute) ?
In terms of frequency I don't think I will be trading every day at the moment.

 

Thanks

[Types of accounts]

Apologies, I haven't been clear. 
If I open a live account, will that single account allow be to Share deal as well as CFD and SB or will I be required to create different types of live accounts (1 account for Sharedealing, 1 account for SB/CFD) ?

[Types of accounts]

If I open a LIVE account can i Sharedeal (buy real shares) and CFD and SB with that single live account ?

[Types of accounts]

I have two trial accounts with titles CFD and Spread betting.
When I open the CFD trial account, will all the stocks / indices be CFD's. Just that with other platforms, with a single account I can select between Equity / CFD.

Also, when if I want to buy physical stock, do I also need to open a ShareDealing account?

Thanks

[persimmon and uk housebuilders]

@underg -  would you mind sharing the UBS link to the article?
What does 'gearing' mean?