American investors have pumped more than $15 billion into UK equities since the start of the year — more than into other overseas markets — according to new that provides a boost to the embattled London Stock Exchange (LSE).
The FTSE 100 is trading at record highs, suggesting Britain is seen as a relatively safe haven for investors in the face of political and economic turbulence sparked by President Trump’s tariffs.
Schroders, the investment manager that provided the research, demand from US investors for UK equities may have “outstripped their appetite for other markets” because shares in London also appear to be relatively cheap, despite the rally in recent weeks.
“We are currently seeing increased interest in UK companies from our US and international investors, with many noting the relative value available across a range of sectors,” said Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders.
The analysis of data published by…
