Don't write off the UK equity market just yet...

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The UK economy's road to recovery will be arduous but do not write off its equity market, says Nathan Sweeney, investment manager at Architas.

As a means of diversifying, investors and advisers alike have been pursuing investment opportunities across the globe. However, with headlines reminding us daily of the plight of the global economy and the slow, painful road to recovery, I wonder whether managers should be so hasty to overlook the UK stock market in favour of international companies. Sure, UK equities do not represent a trouble-free oasis of investing but, with the correct approach and an awareness of the possible pitfalls, they can provide lucrative opportunities. GLOBAL EXPOSURE The UK stock market offers convenie...

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