One year of President Trump: the impact on markets November 10, 2017 President Trump has credited himself for the rise in the stockmarket since he won the US election 12 months ago. It is not fake news. Demand for equities has been strong because it is hoped the Trump administration will pass legislation reducing tax for companies, which should boost their profitability. Since the election on 8 [...]
UK investors expect returns of 8.7% over the next five years November 2, 2017 UK Investors expect an average annual return of 8.7 percent on their investments over the next five years, according to a major study. The Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2017 found 58 percent of UK investors expected to make an average return of up to 10% over the next five years. Just under a third [...]
Black Monday 30 years on: how big was the crash and how fast did markets recover? October 17, 2017 On 19 October 1987 global stock markets came crashing down amid worries about a slowing global economy and high stock valuations. The concerns were compounded by a computer glitch. In the space of 24 hours stock markets in Asia, Europe and the US suffered falls of up to 23%. It was the biggest crash in [...]
Profit vs impact: investors choose sustainability for better returns October 9, 2017 Sustainable investing has long been regarded as more of a philanthropic pursuit, putting positive impact ahead of making a profit. But a major new study shows investor attitudes may be shifting. The 2017 Schroders Global Investor Study of 22,100 people who invest across 30 countries found the majority of them view sustainable investing as a [...]
How your recycling habits can affect the way you invest October 5, 2017 Most of us are living cleaner and more sustainable lives. We recycle more, get more of our energy from renewable sources, and some of us even drive electric cars. But does it affect how we invest? A major new study of 22,100 people in 30 countries found a link between how sustainably people behave and [...]
US outranks Europe in Schroders sustainability league table September 29, 2017 Indonesians are more focused on sustainability than any other country, according to a major study of attitudes among people in 30 countries who invest. Schroders Global Investor Study 2017 (GIS), which surveyed 22,000 investors around the world, found Asian countries dominated both the top and bottom of the Sustainable Investment League. India was second and [...]
The global financial crisis 10 years on: six charts that tell the story July 31, 2017 It is hard to believe but it is 10 years since the start of the global financial crisis. Triggered by a collapse in the US housing market it caused the deepest recession in living memory and the near-collapse of the financial system. Banks failed, government institutions were bailed out, stockmarkets crashed and countries had to [...]
The FTSE in 2017: six charts that tell the story so far July 25, 2017 The FTSE 100, 250 and All-Share indices have all made strong gains and reached record highs in the first half of 2017. The strong performance of London-listed shares is somewhat surprising given the backdrop – June’s snap general election arguably left the government in a weaker position going into Brexit negotiations, while household finances are [...]
FTSE 100 history: how the index has changed over 33 years July 3, 2017 The FTSE 100 index has just seen one of its quarterly changes with security firm G4S and real estate investment trust Segro promoted to the top 100. Although perhaps small in themselves, these regular events have changed the face of the UK’s leading index since it was formed in 1984. For the many investors whose [...]
14 years of returns: history’s lesson for investors June 20, 2017 The temptation among investors is to stick to what you know. That is no bad thing. It is a strategy championed by pioneers of investment such as Warren Buffett. It can work when the market is rising and you have picked the right asset. However, it is also important for investors to also consider the [...]
