Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
FXB

$126.20

0.28%

Market Cap: $56.8M

Financials Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers

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Funds holding %

of 6,686 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

4.54% less ownership

Funds ownership: 26.67% [Q1] → 22.13% (-4.54%) [Q2]

13% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $913K | Put options by funds: $1.05M

20% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 4 | Existing positions reduced: 5

21% less funds holding

Funds holding: 33 [Q1] → 26 (-7) [Q2]

38% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $19.5M [Q1] → $12.1M (-$7.33M) [Q2]

64% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 11

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Research analyst outlook

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Financial journalist opinion

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

Labour's manifesto is largely fiscally neutral with total net policy measures amounting to approximately £0.5bn GBP, and higher spending offset by increased taxation.

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

FXB: Elections Have Consequences

The U.K. Labour Party won a landslide victory over the Tories, causing the British pound to rally against the U.S. dollar. The rising popularity of Reform U.K. shows increasing political divisions in the U.K., impacting the outcome of the election. U.S. election uncertainty contrasts with U.K. political stability, affecting currency markets and potentially favoring an upside recovery for the pound.

FXB: Elections Have Consequences

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs to Boost Gains Amid Rising Rate Cut Expectations

Recent unemployment data supporting a "soft economy" narrative, increases the market expectations of a rate cut starting in September. Look into areas to gain.

ETFs to Boost Gains Amid Rising Rate Cut Expectations

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

The Bank of England kept rates on hold this month. Comments in the statement and minutes suggest officials are getting closer to cutting interest rates despite some recent unwelcome services inflation figures.

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

Six things to watch out for at the Bank of England's June meeting. The swaps curve is pricing barely a 5% chance of a rate cut.

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

Bank Of England: Dovish May Dance Opens Door To Summer Rate Cut

Despite holding steady on rates, the BoE keeps the door open to cutting rates faster than some may expect. Two of the nine MPC members advocated for a rate cut in contrast to only one member who said so in March.

Bank Of England: Dovish May Dance Opens Door To Summer Rate Cut

Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold

The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement.

Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold

Zacks Investment Research

Play These Currency ETFs Amid Rising Rate Cut Bets

Driven by increased bets of interest rate cuts and a rising trend towards de-dollarization, the greenback is gradually losing its global dominance.

Play These Currency ETFs Amid Rising Rate Cut Bets

U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher

The UK government reportedly wants to introduce sweeping tax cuts in the Spring Budget on 6 March. But the reappraisal of Bank of England rate cuts in financial markets means the money available for giveaways has dwindled over the past few weeks.

U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher

Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economy Ending 2023 On A More Positive Note

UK economy shows resilience, suggesting GDP stagnated over Q4 2021. Flash PMI data indicates increased output, but manufacturing sector continues to decline.

Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economy Ending 2023 On A More Positive Note

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