Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

FXB

Market cap $91.2M

Overview Fund Activity

130.29 USD

-0.84

0.64%

At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.64%

5 days

0.11%

1 month

0.33%

3 months

1.02%

6 months

4.14%

Year to date

9.54%

1 year

2.71%

5 years

4.23%

10 years

-14.34%

Financials Capital Markets

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

220% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 5

49% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $16.5M [Q1] → $24.5M (+$8.07M) [Q2]

42% more funds holding

Funds holding: 26 [Q1] → 37 (+11) [Q2]

33% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 6

2.88% less ownership

Funds ownership: 29.39% [Q1] → 26.51% (-2.88%) [Q2]

63% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.76M | Put options by funds: $7.47M

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about FXB published over the past 30 days

September BoE: A Pause Amidst "Prominent" Upside Inflation Risks

The Bank of England held its Bank Rate at 4.00% in September, reflecting a more unified and cautious stance amid persistent inflation risks. MPC members overwhelmingly supported maintaining rates and continuing quantitative tightening, reducing gilt holdings by £70 billion over the next year.

September BoE: A Pause Amidst "Prominent" Upside Inflation Risks

UK August CPI: Stable Inflation Confirms A BoE Pause Tomorrow

UK inflation remained stable in August, with headline and core CPI readings aligning with expectations and showing only modest shifts in goods and services. Energy and food prices continue to exert upward pressure, but underlying measures, especially in services, suggest some easing in inflationary trends.

UK August CPI: Stable Inflation Confirms A BoE Pause Tomorrow

July UK CPI: Inflation Heats Up, But The BoE May Look Through The Noise

UK July CPI surprised to the upside, driven by volatile components like energy and airfares, but underlying inflation pressures remain nuanced. Core and services inflation are still firm, but much of the persistence is due to one-off or volatile factors rather than broad-based demand.

July UK CPI: Inflation Heats Up, But The BoE May Look Through The Noise

June BoE: The Bank of England Pauses To Digest Weakening Growth And Employment Data

The Bank of England paused rate cuts at 4.25%, reflecting caution amid weakening UK growth and labor market data. Recent inflation data aligns with BoE forecasts, but risks remain two-sided.

June BoE: The Bank of England Pauses To Digest Weakening Growth And Employment Data

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.

UK CPI April: A Hot, Services Inflation Surprise

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.

May BoE Decision: Progress On Inflation Allows Another BoE Cut

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.

February U.K. CPI: Cool February Inflation Counters The January Flare Up

CNBC International TV

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.

UK equities are cheap and aggregate, says strategist

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.

Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming

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

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