Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
124% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $7.23M | Put options by funds: $3.22M
25% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 5 | Existing positions reduced: 4
20% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 5
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 25 [Q4 2024] → 25 (+0) [Q1 2025]
2.23% less ownership
Funds ownership: 31.61% [Q4 2024] → 29.38% (-2.23%) [Q1 2025]
14% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $19.1M [Q4 2024] → $16.4M (-$2.6M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FXB.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
UK CPI April: A Hot, Services Inflation Surprise
UK inflation surged in April, driven by higher utility bills and holiday travel, with CPI rising 1.2% MoM and 3.5% YoY, exceeding expectations. Core inflation also accelerated, highlighting persistent services sector price pressures, while goods inflation remained subdued and some categories like clothing saw deflation.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
May BoE Decision: Progress On Inflation Allows Another BoE Cut
The Bank of England cut its Bank Rate by 25 bps to 4.25%, reflecting a cautious approach amid inflation concerns and slowing growth. The decision was highly contested, with members divided between a larger cut and holding rates steady, ultimately opting for a middle ground.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
February U.K. CPI: Cool February Inflation Counters The January Flare Up
February's UK CPI inflation data came in below expectations, with headline CPI at 2.8% YoY and core CPI at 3.5% YoY. Energy and food prices contributed to inflation, but energy remains deflationary YoY; food, alcohol, and tobacco prices are significant inflation drivers.
Positive
CNBC International TV
7 months ago
UK equities are cheap and aggregate, says strategist
Peter Toogood, chief investment officer at Embark Group, discusses U.K. and European equity markets and the productivity issues affecting them.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming
With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this month.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
11 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
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.
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