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Cashing Out on Karma: The Disheartening Plunge of UK Equity Funds Since Brexit
By Dave "The Ripper" Ricketts on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 7:01 PM
UK equity funds are taking a beating since separating ways with the EU as part of a decade-long downward spiral.
So, why is it that we're watching our hard-earned dough go down the drain like a big ol' sinking ship? Let me fill you in, mate!
You see, that Brexit affair in 2016 left the economy in quite a state of limbo. Investors, being the wary bunch we are, haven't forgotten that. This persistent uncertainty has been eroding their faith in UK equities ever since[3].
Frankly, we've been dodgy sellers of our own backyard stocks for over nine years now. Instead, we've been pouring our money into global and US-focused funds[3]. What's more, the celestial rise of U.S. Silicon Valley stock titans has distracted our focus from UK equities, contributing to the outflows[3].
On the flip side, global investors are starting to find our neglected little UK market tempting once more[2][4]. You see, the FTSE 100 is looking a bit undervalued next to its US and European counterparts, offering traditional income-generating opportunities[2][4].
And here's a tidbit that might lift yer spirits: The withdrawal of funds has slowed its draining pace, with £1.4 billion shoring up in February 2025, down from £1.7 billion in January[2].
Your hopes of a comeback, mate, might just become a reality. British interest rates are anticipated to plummet, and the UK’s trade surplus with the U.S. could give a considerable boost to our homegrown stocks[1][4]. The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) could witness a dramatic turnaround, with many experts sighting it as ripe for a change and eager for a bit of a correction[1][4].
But let's not forget the old adage: When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. As the U.S. economy grapples with issues like tariff impacts and the potential for a decrease in American exceptionalism, investor interest might shift back to UK equities[3]. Keep an eye on that, and potentially, consider it as a sneaky investment opportunity that apple don't fall far from the tree!
In the aftermath of Brexit, UK equities have faced a continuous decline, causing investors to suspicious and divert funds towards global and US-focused markets (Dave "The Ripper" Ricketts). However, the undervaluing of the FTSE 100 compared to its counterparts, alongside the potential decrease in American exceptionalism, opens a possible investment opportunity in UK equities (Dave "The Ripper" Ricketts).
