Changing dynamics and the rise of UK share buybacks
With the popularity of share buybacks exploding in the UK, we explore when and why a company might choose buybacks over dividends, and what they mean for investors. Share buybacks can help companies to increase the value of their remaining shares, making them more...
Investing in small companies: making a big difference?
Smaller companies can be more volatile than large companies but may have higher potential for growth. After years of underperformance, there are attractive valuations within the asset class. Smaller companies are often used as a layer of diversification by investors....
What do we mean by ‘systematic investing’?
Systematic investing is an active, rules-based investment approach. These rules focus on performance indicators and are applied across a fund’s investment universe in order to enhance returns or manage risks. Combining different types of investment strategies, such as...
Unforeseen consequences: How far reaching will US tariffs be?
Global supply chains may be a casualty of the US tariff actions, extending its impact beyond just the directly affected countries. Experts at SJP explore the potential long-term ramifications of the latest in protectionist measures. The moves by the US to implement...