Anzél Killian | IG Financial writer Anzél Killian

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Strange economic indicators explained
Many unusual economic indicators have been linked to changes in market behaviour, but how accurate are they really? Explore five strange indicators and their anecdotal links to market movements.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-07-15T15:19:34+0100
What is the FTSE 250?
The UK has hundreds of mid-cap companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. You can trade or invest in a basket of these stocks with the FTSE 250 index. Learn more about the FTSE 250 and find out how it works.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-06-12T15:32:27+0100
ASX opening and closing times: when can you trade?
With IG, you can trade the Australia 200 – an index that gives you exposure to 200 of the Australian Securities Exchange’s top-weighted stocks. This guide explains when and how you can trade the index.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-05-21T09:14:00+0100
DAX opening and closing times: when can you trade?
The DAX is one of the most popular indices in the world, and you get exposure its constituents via the Germany 30, which tracks the price of the index. Find out how you can trade or invest in the index with IG.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-05-15T12:59:00+0100
Coronavirus: what is the impact on the stock market?
In 2020, the coronavirus ignited global panic as hundreds of thousands of people were infected, businesses closed and share prices tumbled. Here, we outline statistics on Covid-19 and its effect on the stock market.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-04-15T09:06:25+0100
Option premiums explained
When you buy an option, you pay a premium for the right to trade at a set price within a predetermined time. Learn more about option premiums in this guide.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2020-03-30T10:00:00+0100
Market capitalisation: everything you need to know
Market capitalisation, or market cap, is one of the easiest ways to determine the size of a company. Learn about the types of market cap, as well as the limitations of using it to decide which stocks to trade or invest in.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2019-12-18T08:18:34+0000
What are the biggest IPOs of all time?
Initial public offerings (IPOs) create new opportunities for traders and investors. They’re also a chance for companies to raise more money. We explore the 10 biggest IPOs and show you how to take advantage of future listings.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2019-08-13T14:28:35+0100
Top 10 largest UK companies by market cap
The health and size of the UK economy offers plenty of opportunities for traders. Discover the 10 largest companies in the UK and find out how you can take advantage of share price movements with IG.
Anzél Killian, Publication date : 2019-07-15T18:07:58+0100

Anzél Killian

Anzél is a financial writer, who joined IG in October 2018. She’s part of a team that specialises in producing accessible content for traders of all levels of experience, covering fundamental and technical analysis, trading strategy, risk management, and how politics and economics affect the markets. She also writes educational pieces on forex, shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies.

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