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Article Abstract:

United Kingdom convertible loan stocks have been helped by a rise in stock prices, and their yields have dropped. The strength of pound sterling has attracted investors to the UK market, and this has meant that government security yields have also dropped. Corporate results for 1997 have been good, which benefits convertibles, and there is little evidence that the strength of pound sterling has affected manufacturing companies. Convertibles have, however, become more vulnerable to a general drop in stock prices.

Private Bonds & Notes, United Kingdom, Economic aspects, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges

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Converted to the cause

Article Abstract:

Convertibles have performed well in summer 1995 as government securities have risen and share prices have stayed firm. The introduction of fixed interest personal equity plans (Peps) has also aided convertibles. Bond Peps may not offer investors more than tax exempt savings schemes (Tassas). Equity-type investments can offer better capital gains and investors should use some of their Pep allowance on such investments rather than abandoning the possibility of capital growth.

Evaluation, Investments

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Temptations in tricky markets: These are tricky markets but high gearing and low premiums mean that some warrants are worth buying

Article Abstract:

Investment trust warrants are still below their 1998 best levels, despite the continuing stock market recovery. Discounts have generally remained high, sometimes over 20%, although this means share prices are not so vulnerable to further discount widening. Emerging markets trusts saw severe losses, and property shares are also still underperforming. The best performance came from European-investing trusts in 1998.

Stocks & Other Equity Securities, Stock warrants

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