Category: Finance
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The Demand for Medallion Signature Guarantees in the UK
Given that the US stock market accounts for more than half of global market value and that foreign investors are subject to additional regulations when selling shares on the US market, investing in securities can... Click here to read the full artcle
Altcoins – The Pros and Cons
Alternative coins, or ‘altcoins, are cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. It is important to acknowledge, however, that all cryptocurrencies have pros and cons. This blog breaks down the benefits and pitfalls of altcoins. The Pros of... Click here to read the full artcle
- 04.11.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Money
Bitcoin – The Pros and Cons
When we think about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin will likely spring to mind, as it is the original and most well-known. Bitcoin is appealing yet potentially risky in equal measure for several reasons. This blog looks at... Click here to read the full artcle
- 24.10.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Money
- Stock Market
Avoiding Mistakes When Looking for a US Stock Medallion Guarantee
Avoiding Mistakes When Looking for a US Stock Medallion Guarantee A specialised stamp known as the Medallion Signature Guarantee (MSG) is needed to approve the sale or transfer of securities (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds)... Click here to read the full artcle
- 21.10.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Banks
- Finance
- Investments
- Medallion Guarantee Stamp
- Stocks and Shares
US Stock Market Check In – What Has the Last Week Brought Us?
This last week has seen the US stock market take a potentially-needed break, after a significantly strong run of new records of late. The major indexes—the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq—all dipped lower for... Click here to read the full artcle
- 28.09.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
How the US Economy Policy Influences the Stock Market – Part Two
In part one of How the US Economy Policy Influences the Stock Market, we looked at the power of the Federal Reserve over the stock market. In part two, we delve into Fiscal Policy. The... Click here to read the full artcle
- 18.09.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
How the US Economy Policy Influences the Stock Market – Part One
You may think the stock market is unpredictable and, at times, brutal. And most people agree. However, the movements of the stock market are rarely random, as they are often driven by US economic policy.... Click here to read the full artcle
- 13.09.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
Navigating US Stock Exchanges – Part One – NYSE and Nasdaq
Names like the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are frequently mentioned when considering investing in American equities. Knowing each exchange's background, listing requirements, and the types of businesses it attracts provides crucial... Click here to read the full artcle
- 10.08.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
Nvidia Stock Takes a Dive
There is certainly no denying that the U.S.-China trade restrictions have impacted the stock market considerably. Nvidia is a well-known stock since its high-end GPUs are in high demand due to AI apps' growing popularity.... Click here to read the full artcle
- 07.08.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
What Is an ETN, and How Is It Different from an ETF?
If you are someone that believes that the stock market always wins in the long-term, you may be interested in trying some inversions. However, the volatility is very high; and by investing in a single... Click here to read the full artcle
- 08.05.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
How to Know When an Asset Is Overbought or Oversold
You may have heard from time to time that an asset is overbought or oversold. What does it mean, and how can one operate with it? The concepts of overbought and its opposite oversold are... Click here to read the full artcle
- 30.04.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
Donald Trump’s Price Tariffs – The Impact on the Stock Market
The impact of Donald Trump's pricing tariffs on the stock market has generated a lot of discussion and analysis in the economic community. While this situation is changing daily, there are some key things it... Click here to read the full artcle
- 19.04.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Banks
- Finance
- Stock Market
What is a Stop-Loss Order? All You Need to Know
An order issued by a broker to buy or sell a stock at a specific price is a stop-loss order. The purpose of such an order is to restrict a person's loss on the position... Click here to read the full artcle
- 30.03.25
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
The Registry for Legal Entities (LEI) – What is It?
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alpha-numeric identifier that uniquely identifies legal entities that transact financial business. It is based on the International Organisation for Standardization's (ISO) ISO 17442 standard. By offering a... Click here to read the full artcle
- 27.01.24
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stocks and Shares
Changing Your Name on Your Shares
People change their names for various reasons. Marriage, divorce, new start etc. It's important to update your shares' names if you change them. This is crucial in order for you to keep using your shareholder... Click here to read the full artcle
- 30.11.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
The AI Stocks to Keep on Your Radar
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the most popular topic this year on Wall Street. Investors were rushing to get in on the action due to the excitement surrounding the potential of this emerging technology. Predicting... Click here to read the full artcle
- 23.11.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
Stock Market Correction Predictions
There is always a chance of a decline or disaster in the stock market because it is unpredictable. There has already been a fall of over 10% in the S&P 500 index in 2023. What... Click here to read the full artcle
- 16.11.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
Spot Bitcoin Exchange Trade Fund in January 2024
The excitement surrounding a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has only intensified in recent months. The cryptocurrency industry has highly anticipated the establishment of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the US, and there... Click here to read the full artcle
- 15.11.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
Airline Stocks Fall After American and Spirit Airlines Warning
Airline stocks fell after American and Spirit lowered their current quarter guidance on Wednesday (13th September). This blog looks at the reason for this and what to expect. What the Airlines Say After American Airlines... Click here to read the full artcle
- 27.09.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
USA Credit Rating Lowered – What Does This Mean?
The USA' s credit rating was lowered by Fitch Ratings from AAA to AA+. The credit rating organisation blamed budgetary bluffing by lawmakers, general economic unpredictability, rising debt levels, cycles of rate tightening by the... Click here to read the full artcle
- 27.08.23
- Medallion Guarantee
- Business
- Finance
- Investments
How to Tell if Your Apostille Is Genuine
How to Tell if Your Apostille Is Genuine: If the epidemic has done anything, it has surely tried our patience. For example, you could be one of the many aspiring TEFL teachers whose plans have... Click here to read the full artcle
- 13.08.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
Why Use a Medallion Guarantee?
This may be the first time you have encountered the term Medallion Guarantee – and there’s no shame in that. You wouldn’t expect to have heard of it really unless you spend your days transferring... Click here to read the full artcle
What the KiwiSaver shows us about the profitability of Long Term Investments
You might be unaware of the KiwiSaver as it is something that only operates in New Zealand. Even though you might not be able to invest in the KiwiSaver, there are a lot of lessons... Click here to read the full artcle
- 23.05.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
GBP/USD and EUR/GBP Analysis for May 2021
The GBP/USD pair is in an interesting moment for may. Currently, the price is facing an important long-term resistance between 1.4250 and 1.44. If the price breaks that resistance, the next objective would rise until... Click here to read the full artcle
- 17.05.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
FTSE 100 Analysis for the Month of May 2021
April has left us with very bad news in India related to the pandemic and some hope for the future in developed countries due to the increasing shares of vaccination among the population. In May,... Click here to read the full artcle
- 05.05.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
NFT: What Are They, And Are They Worth the Investment?
Non-Fungible Tokens, also known as NFT, are trending in many social networks and investment websites due to the sale of a work of art by Christie’s for more than $60 million. However, most people do... Click here to read the full artcle
- 05.05.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
GBP/USD and EUR/GBP Analysis for March 2021
Here we go again with our forecast for the next weeks in the two main GBP pairs. GBP/USD for March 2021 We forecasted falls for the GBP/USD pair in March, and we were right. Now,... Click here to read the full artcle
- 14.04.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
FTSE 100 Analysis for the Month April 2021
Another month has gone, and here we are with our chart analysis about the index FTSE 100. This month, the financial sector has seen how a piece of digital art created by Beeple has been... Click here to read the full artcle
- 12.04.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
How To Improve Your Strategies Using the RSI
In the past, we wrote about oscillators in trading, and today we want to supplement that post. In that article, we explained that the RSI is an oscillator that typically gives a buying signal when... Click here to read the full artcle
- 28.03.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares
What Happens If a Company I Own Shares of Is Taken Out of the Stock Market?
From time to time, a company, fund, or rich person announces that they are willing to buy a big share of the stocks of a company with the intent of taking it out of the... Click here to read the full artcle
- 22.03.21
- Medallion Guarantee
- Finance
- Investments
- Stock Market
- Stocks and Shares