Royal Bank Of Scotland Share Discussion Threads

[m1k3y1] 14/1/2018 12:46

Thank you CI.
I didn't see this article.
It is concerning to read that "Signature Litigation – the lawyers acting for Manx Capital – now say they do not know how much will be left after costs".

I wonder if a criminal investigation should now be undertaken.

[chinese investor] 14/1/2018 12:16

Mail On Sunday report Parliamentary Select Committee are getting interested in the actions of the RBoS Action Group.

[smurfy2001] 12/1/2018 15:05

Next financial year is my guess so first year RBS will make a profit? Depends on the provision they might make so worth watching those closely next month.

[gcom2] 12/1/2018 14:49

Where's the fine gone

[a2584728] 12/1/2018 14:11

500p target for me

[cfc1] 12/1/2018 13:39

smurfs..I know but i think after 10 years+ of nothing the end of the decade of down/down and down is OVER. Fine, then gov't sell off and divi return is on the cards....

[smurfy2001] 12/1/2018 13:25

Let's not get too excited there's still that MBS legacy to sort.

[cfc1] 12/1/2018 13:24

smurfs..but still only equ of 30p!!!! anyway, looks very bullish and strong - will it be the best investment of 2018!!

[smurfy2001] 12/1/2018 13:14

Well we've broken 300p there is a god.

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[cfc1] 12/1/2018 12:55

cracked 300...now lets go smash 400!!

[m1k3y1] 12/1/2018 11:50

OK, thanks . Last I heard was before Christmas

[cfc1] 12/1/2018 11:37

flirting even!!!!!

[chinese investor] 12/1/2018 11:36

m,
I was only talking about the shareprice !
I haven't heard from Signature for sometime !

[m1k3y1] 12/1/2018 11:34

Can you explain please CI

[cfc1] 12/1/2018 11:31

skirting with 300p...should be miles higher but will be the first time over 300p since December 2015!!!!!! pathetic really although would be nice to see it crack this next milestone and with fine out of the way should see 400 or 500!

[chinese investor] 12/1/2018 11:01

£3 milestone reached !

[leedskier] 11/1/2018 20:06

See also this ...

[leedskier] 11/1/2018 19:58

This article, echoed in the Telegraph for those who can get behind the pay wall, suggests that the three decade US Treasuries bull market is at risk of reversing.

This all quite technical stuff.

1. The price of a treasury Bond is inversely correlated to its price. The higher the price of a bond the lower the yield. For FTSE100 investors, the more you pay for a share the lower the value of the dividend. It is the same with bonds,

2. Anticipation of higher inflation leading to as many as three rate rises this year, is the cause. If bond yields have to compete with interest rates, clearly bond prices have to fall to push up the yields.

3. Where does that affect US equities? Well many S&P500 companies are trading on such a high PE that perforce the dividend as percentage is remarkably low c/f FTSE100 listed companies. Since in a bull bond market bonds are traded for their price appreciation rather the yield, the prospect of a bear market in bonds means the traders will sell bonds rather than buy them.

4. Where does that leave FTSE100 listed equities? A US global rout in bonds, could lead to a US led fall in equity prices. Whilst London has not kept up with the US equity bull market, I suspect it would track down a US equity bear market, especially if UK Gilt prices follow US Treasuries.

5. How likely is it to happen? No idea but if the FT and Telegraph are reporting on it, investors need to keep an eye on the issue. As for this evening, at least, the US equity bull run seems to be keeping on keeping on.

[smurfy2001] 11/1/2018 18:32

Ignore the share price l get you.

In terms of valuations RBS is laughably higher than BARC based on the market capitalisation.