Why there are plenty of reasons to look again at European stock markets

It has been the worst of British summers so far: damp and dreary (at least until recently). Against this backdrop, it is hardly surprising that many of us are counting the days until we can pop over the Channel and sample the various delights of Europe – from sun and sangria, to brie and brioche. But should we be doing the same with an investment portfolio? The latest Investment Association statistics suggest investors have a similar attitude with their portfolios as they do with their holidays. The UK All Companies sector shed £1.36bn in May, having already seen £996m leave the sector i...