New Bull or Same Old Secular Bear?
Although U.K. equities are approaching their year 2000 highs, history implies the secular bear market is not yet over.
Europe
Should Equity Investors Fret Over the Strong Euro?
Continued strength in the euro would likely put increasing pressure on European corporate profits, and by extension European equity markets.
Investing Abroad While Staying at Home: The Case of the U.K.
U.K. investors seeking equity exposure to global opportunities will likely need to invest more broadly than just in the FTSE All-Share Index.
U.K. Equity Valuations: A Cross-Sectional Peek
U.K. equities appear pricey once you look below the index level valuations.
Are Earnings Poised to Disappoint?
While there is some cause for cautious optimism on earnings, earnings growth is cyclically stretched and more likely to decrease than continue to rise. Consensus expectations for profit margins and earnings expectations set a high bogey.
European Equities Getting Pricey
Normalized P/E ratios that adjust for earnings cyclicality suggest that these markets are quite a bit more expensive than do standard P/E metrics.
U.K. Property Still on the Boil
Investors continue to pour money into the sector, but high prices and low yields are likely to damp long-term returns.
Characteristics of High-Yield U.K. Equities
U.K. charities that must operate under income-only spending policies should actively monitor and manage the potential biases a high dividend yield strategy may introduce.
European Equities Soar, but Remain Modestly Attractive
Valuations remain reasonable and upside potential outweighs downside risks.
Ultra-Long Gilts – Too, Too Dear
Ultra-long gilts provide interesting opportunities, but not at today’s prices.