RE: FTSE All-Share Index20 Jan 2021 09:48
Thanks 0752neil and Oldapache.
Bombaysapphire, “We're in the money, we're in the money. Peeps saying getting into the FTSE might even lower the price but thats got to be cobblers if the trackers have to buy in isn't it ?”
If the Main Market finds TILS to be a similar value to the Aim close, then I would expect this to be the case. Rises into entry into FTSE All-Share Index on 3 March 2021.
Also, ‘active’ Fund Managers that benchmark against the performance of the FTSE All-Share Index are likely to take a keen interest if TILS price is projected to rise (they are unlikely to want to lag any shortfall in performance by sitting on the side-lines).
What I’m unsure of, so has anyone any experience of this, is for UK Fund Managers who’s mandate is to benchmark against the FTSE All-Share Index, can they invest in the US ADRs (taking advantage of the current arbitrage opportunity), or are they limited to investing purely via the UK Main Market? And does this differ for Global Fund Managers?
This might start to explain part of the price differential?
Also, there was a small typo in my message of 15:20 yesterday, it should have read:
“So, TILS are (comfortably) in a position where they should expect to automatically enter the FTSE All-Share Index on 3 March 2021, as their share price / market cap has moved sharply upwards since this was produced to approx. £293 million, I believe (which would take them into the top 500).”, not ‘400’ as stated. Although, the movements today are helping get to 400 quicker.
As always, no advice intended and my thoughts alone, so please DYOR.
GLA