The Sage Investor Blog
Spread betting, share dealing and stock brokers

The stock market can be an uncertain investment depending on the economy, consumer demand and a variety of other factors. However, share dealing and investing in the right companies can still be a very profitable trade for many who have the right experience. Whether someone is a stock broker or an independent trader there are many people who can easily make a living trading in the open stock market. Investing is an art and like any art it requires education, experience and knowing the industry.  Profit margins of many companies, particularly in the technology industry, still prove to provide earnings each year for the savvy… Read More

Before committing to share dealing or investing a sizable amount of money with a company it's important to consider many factors. One easy, but often overlooked, document that should be researched in depth is a corporation’s annual report. This report contains invaluable data about the financial health of an organization. Their profits and lose statements can be particular useful in determining their investment value and the quality of the return that one could hope to gain from share dealing. Each quarter a company will typically make public their earnings, whether in the positive or negative, as well as their… Read More

Those of you that are familiar with the company BT, or British Telecommunications, know that they are massive global corporation that specializes in cable, high speed internet and telephone services. Once a corporate powerhouse, BT shares have had their highs and lows over the past decade, but have always remained a consistent opportunity for investors. The future of many companies may been difficult to determine yet one thing is for sure, BT is not likely to go out of business any time soon and BT shares still hold significant value. The future value of BT shares can vary depending on which… Read More

Share dealing between companies, or between an individual and a company, leads many to invest in hopes of achieving a sustainable profit margin year after year. It's the goal of any successful stock broker to make wise investments to make their clients the desired return on their investment. The scenario many face, however, is the uncertainty of the stock market and unforeseen events that can lead to a dramatic decrease in earnings. Natural disaster and the fear of lose can lead many to pull their money out of the market and cease a all share dealing negotiations, however, but there are many factors that still… Read More