No time to lose nerve
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United Kingdom unit trusts have performed well, though cash has increased its attractiveness as an alternative since the Jul 1997 Budget. Investors may be concerned that a stock market crash could hit the value of their investments. UK stocks have performed well, partly due to a rise in corporate earnings, though smaller firms have not performed as well as larger firms. Investors have to decide when to re-enter the market if they withdraw. Phased entry may be a solution for nervous investors.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Clash of the titans
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Investment trusts are similar to unit trusts in that they are pooled investments which spread risks. Investors can also choose whether they seek capital growth or an income. Investment trusts tend to trade at a discount whoch has risen in the 18 months to Mar 1998 due to lower demand for investment trusts. Investment trust stocks have a market price that is linked both to the underlying assets and their value, and to demand for stocks in the trust.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Small but lucratively formed?
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Personal equity plans (Peps) may have holdings selected in line with ethical principles and there are 17 United Kingdom unit trusts in this category as well as three investment trusts. Ethical funds tend to be more weighted toward smaller companies, which makes them more volatile. They should be compared with funds that also specialise in smaller companies. Their volatility may be increased if they have a narrow range due to ethical considerations.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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