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One AIM stock that’s had a great run recently is Cerillion (LSE: CER), the billing, charging, and customer relationship management software solutions provider. Since I listed the company as my top micro-cap stock for November, its share price has risen 93%. Meanwhile, over the last 12 months, the stock has jumped 133%.

I looked at Cerillion on a few occasions last year, and was always impressed by the stock. However, I never bought it for my own portfolio. It’s fair to say I’m now kicking myself. Is it too late for me to buy? Let’s take another look at the investment case.

Cerillion: strong growth in H1

Earlier this week, Cerillion posted a half-year trading update for the period ended 31 March. And the numbers were very impressive, exceeding management’s expectations.

For the period, revenue is expected to total around £12.8m, a 25% increase on the same period … Read more

“I don’t have any cash to spare. Can I get a mortgage without a deposit?” If you’ve ever asked this question, here’s what you should know about no deposit mortgages and whether they’re available to you.

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Can I get a mortgage without a deposit?

It is possible, yes. They’re called ‘0 deposit mortgages’, or ‘no deposit mortgages’, and they allow you to borrow the full purchase price of a property without putting any money down.

Why is this different from most mortgages? Well, most lenders expect you to put down at least a 5% or 10% deposit before they’ll offer a home loan. However, some buyers simply don’t have the resources (or the time) to save. In such cases, no deposit mortgages can help people to get on the property ladder sooner rather than later. 

Who can get a mortgage without a deposit?

Here’s the thing. While no … Read more

With £2,000 right now I could begin to build a diversified portfolio with the potential to deliver meaningful returns over the long haul. Hunting for UK shares to buy now is high on my agenda.

I decided long ago to invest at least £1,000 in every stock chosen. Lesser sums make the transaction costs onerous when buying and selling. For example, the broker fees tend to be fixed whatever sum I invest. So a larger investment makes the cost a smaller percentage of my capital.

A bedrock backed by big-caps

If £2,000 was my first investment, I’d likely split it down the middle and diversify between two different stocks. For example, I could choose companies from the FTSE 100 index such as Barclays, Rio Tinto or Tesco. But mature businesses will be unlikely to deliver the growth I’m looking for in my portfolio.

There’s nothing wrong with establishing … Read more

It’s been a significant week on UK share markets. The FTSE 100 rocketed back through 7,000 points for the first time in 14 months on Friday as market confidence swelled. Meanwhile the FTSE 250 mushroomed to uncharted heights a whisker off 22,600 points.

With this psychologically- and technically-important barrier down I think the FTSE 100 could now head for the stars. Strong US and Chinese economic performance has underpinned this new bull market. And my optimism on further gains is shared by UBS Global Wealth Management’s chief investment officer, Mark Haefele, for one. He comments that, “As the economic reopening accelerates in the coming months, we believe the bull market remains on a solid footing.”

A FTSE 100 stock on my shopping list

Remember, though, that investor confidence remains extremely fragile as the coronavirus emergency worsens in large parts of the globe. UK share prices could reverse sharply … Read more