Investors in Charles Stanley saw the value of their shares plummet by more than 10% this morning after the firm issued a profit warning.
The wealth manager said its next round of results will miss market expectations as the business continues to feel the squeeze on commission income. The Charles Stanley share price soared in 2013, topping 500p at the start of 2014. But its share price has fallen 41% since the start of 2014, with the decline accelerating in June and July. Funds holding Charles Stanley include the £300m Liontrust UK Smaller Companies and Schroder Institutional UK Smaller Companies. Charles Stanley said in a statement this morning that despite improving fee income and discretionary funds, declining com...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes