UK political uncertainty adds risks for UK gilts and FTSE 100
UK political uncertainty adds risks for UK gilts and FTSE 100
Summary
- Scotland’s no vote creates an uncertain outlook for the UK as details on the fiscal and economic implications remain unclear until mid-October. Dissolving UK’s central government powers feeds fringe party rhetoric and weakens UK’s coalition government.
- Calls for UK leaving the EU are growing. At risk is UK’s political leverage and benefits to free trade within the EU. Faced with potential unwarranted competitive disadvantages for UK large-cap exporters, the FTSE 100 may de-rate.
- A delayed interest rate hike by the BoE and a devaluing pound raise inflation risks short term. Longer term, a fractured fiscal structure portends a higher risk premium for UK gilts.
It may be prudent to hedge long positions in UK bonds and equities. Investors who share this sentiment may consider the following Boost ETPs:
Short UK government bonds:
Boost Gilts 10Y 3x Short Daily ETP (3GIS)
Short UK equities:
Boost FTSE 100 1x Short Daily ETP (SUK1)
Boost FTSE 100 2x Short Daily ETP (2UKS)
Boost FTSE 100 3x Short Daily ETP (3UKS)
BOOST en framgångssaga
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