The strange case of defensive stocks
Article Abstract:
UK defensive stocks have performed much better over the last three years than economic theory says they should have. This strong performance could be explained by the efficient market argument or by behavioural finance.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Only connect? - forget it
Article Abstract:
Investors too often make connections or see patterns in what are actually random occurrences. The use of stop-loss signals may seem to be paradoxical given a belief in random events, but they have been shown to work.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Call options as a stock substitute
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Investors can use listed call options to invest in equities while minimising the risk, particularly in a volatile market. Call options confer the right to buy underlying stock at a fixed price until the expiry date.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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