The elusive case for investing overseas

Article Abstract:

UK investors should avoid overseas equities according to correlations between the FTSE All-Share index and the FT/S&P world ex-UK index being near to a record high. Some economists argue the case for purchasing overseas equities, stressing that the correlations may not remain so high, indicating markets have become dominated by global events. As the domination fades cross-country correlations could reduce and the case for overseas investing would be strengthened.

Stocks & Other Equity Securities, Purchasing, Stocks

---

Unique bonds guide

Article Abstract:

UK investors can buy corporate bonds as part of a personal equity plan (Pep). They should buy bonds if they seek income rather than capital growth. Purchasing in large quantities helps to reduce costs. Bonds should be selected in terms of good credit ratings in order to reduce risk. Returns are predictable if bonds are held to maturity. Brokers do not always permit bonds to be included in self-select Peps, so brokers' conditions should be scrutinized.

Security brokers and dealers, Securities Brokerage, Bond Brokerage, United Kingdom, Tax planning, Bond brokers, Bond funds

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Paying the price for city slickers. Europe banks on the City. Schroder: leader of the pack, Barings has ben swallowed up, SG Warburg has had to call in Swiss Bank Corporation, and Hambros continues to concoct new ways of losing money. But, in this sea of troubles, Schroder stands out like a rock
• Abstracts: The case against index-linked gilts. The real problem with gilts. Political worries hold back gilts
• Abstracts: The new South Africa. Foreign investment. South Africa emerges onto the world stage
• Abstracts: Neepsend: nine lives. Mackie looks forward to a liquid future. Eadie needs to smooth its rocky road
• Abstracts: Pick of the bunch. Lincat puts on a disappointing display. Mucking about

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.