Although you can never be completely sure which way the market will go, recent sustainable growth is a good indication that now is the ideal time to invest. This might sound like the contradictory advice given the fact that the FTSE 100 has been in decline since the start of September 2015, but analysts believe such a drop actually offers renewed buying opportunities.
Investors that missed the earlier summer sell-off can now capitalise on an attractive entry point to the UK market, which is currently undervalued compared to the US. What’s more, financial firms like IG make it incredibly straightforward to spread bet, trade CFDs or start stockbroking thanks to easy to use platforms and expert insight from industry professionals. It’s never been simpler for investors to take a route into this market.
Current conditions in the UK and US