The UK market is a fantastic contrarian investment for those investors able to take a longer-term approach to their portfolio.
The aggregate forward price-to-earnings multiple of 11x stands out in a world of fully valued stockmarkets, and the dividend yield, which is now in excess of 5%, offers ample compensation for the patient investor. Within the index there are market leading businesses from around the world, and this truly global earnings stream, where 85% of profits come from outside the UK, offers portfolio diversification and opportunity. M&G unveils sustainable multi-asset fund for UK investors Currently, the Brexit situation is in the doldrums and once some semblance of certainty returns there w...
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