Stocks generally yield higher returns than bonds and cash over the long term. For example, £1 invested in British stocks in 1900 would have grown to £116,394 by 2011. However the £1 would have grown to only £315 if invested in Gilts (British government bonds) or just £202 if held in cash during the same period, according to …
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Many British companies are increasing dividend payments this year. According to a report by Capita Registrars, large British firms are projected to payout a record £78.3 billion in dividends. In the first half £41.4 billion was paid out in dividends including special dividends by GlaxoSmithkline and Old Mutual. Oil majors were some of the biggest dividend raisers. The Top …
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The banking market in UK is dominated by a handful of major banks similar to Canada, Australia and the super-banks in the U.S. Of the five large banks, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) have been the worst performers since the credit crisis. In a recent interview FE Alpha Manager Jan …
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Equity markets worldwide have become more volatile in recent weeks due to the resurgence of the European debt crisis. Emerging markets are getting hit due to soaring inflation and rising interest rates. Fearing a collapse of the Euro and its impacts to European economies some investors are staying clear of European stocks. This need not …
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Mergent’s Indxis has created a Dividend Achievers Index for the UK. The index is weighted using a free float adjusted market capitalization and is reconstituted once a year.The index is composed of 99 British stocks. The components of the index are selected based on the following criteria: Companies must incorporated in the United Kingdom. Stocks …
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