In at the deep end

Article Abstract:

An analysis of open offers and rights issues for 1998 shows that investors have benefited on the whole. Companies carried out 123 eligible issues and the average return is 46.6%. The FTSE 100 index rose by 14% from the start of 1998 and has not shifted since year-end 1998. Outside investors are excluded from open offers, but they could obtain a good return buying six months later. The return is higher if the top 59 performers are selected after six months.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

No hiding from global economy

Article Abstract:

The FTSE All-Share index shows the impact of the world economy, even excluding multinationals for a number of reasons, which are examined in detail. Investors have to select stock individually if they want insulation from world trends, but may be confined to utilities and retailers.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Stocks to watch

Article Abstract:

The performance of 10 selected stocks which include many old economy stocks, is examined in detail.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: