On the fifth of March 2009 the Bank of England reduced interest rates to the supposedly emergency level of 0.5%, and then cut them again last August to restore confidence after the Brexit referendum. The accommodative monetary policy has provided enormous support for those looking for capital growth, but it's been a torrid time for income investors who have seen yields collapse across the board.
There is a huge investor appetite for reliable sources of high income, some of which will have been appeased by the launch of the new CF Woodford Income Focus fund. Neil Woodford is aiming to deliver an income of 5p per share in 2018 and if he succeeds it would be equivalent to a yield of 5% on the launch price of a pound a share.
by Evil Knievil| Evil Diaries| 1 mins. to read I had always assumed that Watchstone (LON:WTG) had an unassailable claim to the £50m in escrow. However, this morning's update shows that WTG has entirely written off any expectation of holding onto this money.
by Zak Mir| Trading| 1 mins. to read It looks as though the big turnaround for Georgian Mining (LON:GEO) is finally on its way, a process which arguably started as long as ago as January.
by Richard Gill | Equities | 1 mins. to read There are hundreds, if not thousands, of investment strategies in existence which proclaim to be the best for maximising returns.
by Robert Stephens | Equities | 5 mins. to read The European banking sector made gains earlier this week following the first round of the French election. Investors seem to be upbeat about the prospects for pro-European candidate Emmanuel Macron.
by Zak Mir | Trading | 1 mins. to read It has not exactly been an easy ride for shareholders of Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH). However, those new to the "party" might be interested at present share price levels.
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