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UK equities: Q1 2024 market review and outlook
30 April 2024
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UK equities began the year in hesitant fashion – trading flat to modestly down in the period to mid-February, as investment style factors favoured ‘Growth’ orientated shares over lower valuation or ‘Value’ shares. From mid-February onwards though, prevailing optimism around interest rates and deflation gave way to growing acceptance that both measures are likely to remain sticky.
We remain optimistic for UK equities in the medium to long-term outlook, particularly on a relative basis when compared to US markets.
Martin shares his thoughts on the challenges of the last quarter and his outlook for UK Equities.
- 0:23: What’s been happening in the UK markets over the quarter?
- 02:32: What has changed in terms of economic news?
- 04:43: How is the fund currently positioned?
- 05:39: What is your medium to long term outlook?
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