Still worthwhile despite confusion

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom convertible loan stocks have been affected by falling stock prices, and conventional stocks may provide higher yields than convertibles. Convertible yields may offer more security since ordinary dividends could be affected by drops in profit. Market anxiety has led to a rise in yields for conventional stocks, and this is especially true for stocks in smaller firms. There is little competition from United Kingdom government securities' yields, and building society yields could fall, so convertibles can offer investment opportunities.

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Fat yields bring rewards during volatility

Article Abstract:

Convertible loan stocks offer opportunities for United Kingdom investors, with high yield convertibles performing well, though those with low yields have been affected by instability in the equity market. Yields for government securities (gilts) have dropped since peaks achieved in 1997, but 10-year yields remain at some 6.6%. United Kingdom gilts have performed well because UK yields are higher than those on mainland Europe. They could drop if the UK joins European monetary union, but this may not occur in the short term.

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Yields take a tumble

Article Abstract:

Convertible stock yields are dropping, as are yields for a number of assets. Investors have been attracted to United Kingdom government bonds and yields for medium-dated issues are below 6.25%. Permanent interest bearing stocks from building societies have seen a drop in their yields to under 7%. Some returns have also been reduced by National Savings. Yields for United Kingdom investors will be reduced by changes in taxation with the reduction in dividend tax credits starting from April 1999.

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