Investment Trusts Part II
As we approach the quiet time of year in markets, I’ll continue to update you on the investment trusts.
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Update on Caledonia Trust
This week, I will touch on the Caledonia Investment Trust (CLDN). The portfolio is £3bn, yet the market cap is £2bn. So, by investing in CLDN, you get a share of £1bn for free.
Malaysian Bond Yields Are Lower than Gilts
Not only does Malaysia have a lower cost of borrowing than the UK, its currency, the Ringgit (MYR), has beaten the pound since the Asia crisis in 1997/8.
Yodel
Switzerland is a European democracy, except that, unlike the UK, it is a well-managed democracy. They vote on everything, stay out of trouble, and, above all, they balance their budgets, only embracing deficits during major events such as the pandemic.
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Index funds are one of the greatest financial innovations of all time. They offer a cheap and simple solution for large quantities of money to mimic market returns.
Chinatown
I’m getting very excited about this chart, which shows high-volatility stocks —the epicentre of the market bubble —and low-volatility stocks, which still haven’t noticed there’s been a bull market. The riskiest stocks have taken the lead, which is rarely a good thing.