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UK's Global Footprint Stocks
Investing in the United Kingdom today offers an interesting scenario. In some ways similar to the U.S., the UK has its own economic issues with which to contend, but the diciplined investor will also find that it is worth exploring some UK names with global footprints.
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UK Based, Globally Operated
Just as with any investment in any part of the world, most investors are usually better off hanging their hats around quality names, provided of course that the valuation is attractive. Should the UK, like the U.S., be on the process of an economic turnaround, placing bets on established names may not get you the highest returns, but they may provide the most consistent returns. Even most of the bigger, well known UK names are referred as such, based on location only as their depth of operation spans the globe. Pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca (NYSE:AZN) is an excellent name with an attractive valuation - it trades for less than 10-times earnings and yields 9.1%. Sticking with health care, Glaxosmithkline (NYSE:GSK) is another name that looks very attractive today, especially with the bond-like 4.8% dividend yield.
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For Commodity Bugs
Gold bugs may be interested in Randgold Resources (Nasdaq:GOLD), a very interesting pick for those who feel that major currencies are in for interesting times in the years to come. Events like a country's credit rating change will likely have a positive impact on the shares of gold mining stocks. Those seeking commodity diversification can explore mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO), which in addition to gold, mines numerous other minerals.
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The Bottom Line
Whichever region or investment thesis you decide to play, valuation should be front and center. Looking across the pond at the UK, one can't help but be attracted to some of the opportunities.
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UK Based, Globally Operated
Just as with any investment in any part of the world, most investors are usually better off hanging their hats around quality names, provided of course that the valuation is attractive. Should the UK, like the U.S., be on the process of an economic turnaround, placing bets on established names may not get you the highest returns, but they may provide the most consistent returns. Even most of the bigger, well known UK names are referred as such, based on location only as their depth of operation spans the globe. Pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca (NYSE:AZN) is an excellent name with an attractive valuation - it trades for less than 10-times earnings and yields 9.1%. Sticking with health care, Glaxosmithkline (NYSE:GSK) is another name that looks very attractive today, especially with the bond-like 4.8% dividend yield.
For Commodity Bugs
Gold bugs may be interested in Randgold Resources (Nasdaq:GOLD), a very interesting pick for those who feel that major currencies are in for interesting times in the years to come. Events like a country's credit rating change will likely have a positive impact on the shares of gold mining stocks. Those seeking commodity diversification can explore mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO), which in addition to gold, mines numerous other minerals.
SEE: Value Investor's Handbook
The Bottom Line
Whichever region or investment thesis you decide to play, valuation should be front and center. Looking across the pond at the UK, one can't help but be attracted to some of the opportunities.
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