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                                <title>FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/06/ftse-100-stocks-the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-q1-2026/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The UK’s flagship FTSE 100 index has been quite volatile over the first quarter of 2026, yet it’s overall performance may surprise many investors.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/06/ftse-100-stocks-the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-q1-2026/">FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>The <strong>FTSE 100</strong> came under a lot of pressure last month as fears of incoming energy inflation flooded the stock market. Yet despite its recent downward trajectory, the UK’s flagship index is actually up since the start of the year. And some of its constituents are already proving to be big winners even with all the external uncertainty.</p>



<p>Let’s have a look at the Footsie’s top risers and fallers over the first quarter of 2026.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-major-ups-and-downs">Major ups and downs</h2>



<p>So the five biggest risers over the first three months of the year have all made gains of 27% or more. And the list includes:</p>



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<li><strong>Beazley</strong> (+55%).</li>



<li><strong>Schroders</strong> (+41%).</li>



<li><strong>Glencore</strong> (+39%).</li>



<li><strong>BP</strong> (+34%).</li>



<li><strong>BAE Systems</strong> (+27%).</li>
</ul>



<p></p>



<p>But at the other end of the equation, there have been some painful losses for shareholders of the five worst performers…</p>



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<li><strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE:BTRW</a>) (-32%).</li>



<li><strong>easyJet </strong>(-29%).</li>



<li><strong>Berkeley Group Holdings</strong> (-27%).</li>



<li><strong>Entain</strong> (-25%).</li>



<li><strong>ICG </strong>(-24%).</li>
</ul>



<p></p>



<p>…and to rub more salt into the wound, easyJet shares even lost their FTSE 100 status during the quarter, tumbling into the <strong><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-the-ftse-250/">FTSE 250</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Yet as experienced investors know, some of the best buying opportunities can hide among some of the least popular stocks. With that in mind, let’s zoom in on the FTSE 100’s biggest faller: Barratt Redrow.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-going-on-with-barratt-redrow">What’s going on with Barratt Redrow?</h2>



<p>The British housebuilder is suffering from a convergence of simultaneous headwinds, both external and internal. On the macroeconomic front, the conflict in Iran risks a potential reversal of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England to tackle energy inflation. That means UK mortgage rates could soon start climbing again, strangling home buyer demand across the country.</p>



<p>This looming risk is something that all homebuilders are facing right now. But Barratt Redrow is arguably in a much more vulnerable position, given the firm&#8217;s also having to tackle an enormous £1bn fire safety remediation bill due to fire safety defects in buildings it&#8217;s previously constructed.</p>



<p>Recognising this, it isn&#8217;t so surprising to see the FTSE 100 stock <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-market-volatility/">take a chunky hit</a>. But with the shares now trading at their lowest point since 2013, could investors have potentially overreacted?</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opportunity-or-trap">Opportunity or trap?</h2>



<p>Weak sentiment surrounding this business is understandable. But it’s worth highlighting that even the most cautious share price targets for this business are now higher than where the stock trades today. And despite its problems, the company does have some powerful tailwinds.</p>



<p>Beyond the well-documented undersupply of housing in the UK, the firm’s integration of its Redrow acquisition is currently running ahead of schedule, with £97m of the £100m in cost synergies already realised. Meanwhile, the balance sheet&#8217;s genuinely strong with a net cash position of £173.9m even after paying out dividends and buybacks.</p>



<p>Having said that, profit margins are a potential point of concern, with input costs rising even with Redrow synergies. And subsequently, management confirmed in its latest results that profitability is getting squeezed.</p>



<p>So what’s the verdict? There&#8217;s a compelling argument to buy Barratt Redrow shares as a long-term recovery play.</p>



<p>But in the near-term, the FTSE 100 stock remains shrouded in uncertainty. So for investors seeking shelter from current volatility, this business likely isn’t a good fit to consider.</p>



<p>Fortunately, there are plenty of other potential opportunities to explore.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/06/ftse-100-stocks-the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-q1-2026/">FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/down-32-and-with-a-p-e-of-8-1-is-this-ftse-100-share-too-cheap-to-ignore/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip buy for long-term investors?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/down-32-and-with-a-p-e-of-8-1-is-this-ftse-100-share-too-cheap-to-ignore/">Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s been a difficult year for <strong>FTSE 100</strong> housebuilding share <strong>Barratt Redrow </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE:BTRW</a>). At 255.6p, it&#8217;s now the index&#8217;s worst performer over 12 months, slumping 39% in value.</p>



<p>Rising concerns over interest rates and buyer affordability have walloped the UK&#8217;s biggest housebuilder. Its valuation has toppled, and today it can be picked up on a <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/" id="www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio</a> of 10.2 times for this financial year (ending June 2026). That&#8217;s below the Footsie average of 12-13.</p>



<p>For fiscal 2027, the P/E falls to 8.1, too. At these levels, I&#8217;m wondering if Barratt shares are worth attention from bargain-chasers. Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve found&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-bargain-share">A bargain share?</h2>


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<p>Whatever way you look at it, Barratt Redrow shares look dirt cheap. It&#8217;s not just that P/E ratio that makes the builder look like a bargain based on expected profits. The price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio sits at 0.1 and 0.3 for this year and next respectively.</p>



<p>The FTSE company also offers tremendous value based on expected dividends. The dividend yield for this financial year is 5.9%, and for fiscal 2027 it grows to 6.8%. For context, the latter figure is <span style="text-decoration: underline">more than double</span> the forward average of 3.2%.</p>



<p>Finally, the <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/price-to-book-ratio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price-to-book (P/B)</a> ratio is 0.5, showing Barratt trading at a discount to the net value of its assets. Like the PEG, any reading below 1 indicates a share trading below value, at least on paper.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-the-catch">What&#8217;s the catch?</h2>



<p>Having said that, some companies trade on low earnings multiples and P/B ratios for a reason. In other words, they have poor growth potential and/or pose significant risks to investors.</p>



<p>I&#8217;m not going to dress things up: Barratt Redrow&#8217;s job of growing earnings is becoming much more difficult. Like other UK shares, it&#8217;s under threat as the Middle East war drags on, pushing up inflation and potentially interest rates. This could be catastropic for home sales by stretching buyer affordability to breaking point.</p>



<p>Last week, market rival <strong>Bellway </strong>cut profit forecasts and warned that the conflict &#8220;<em>heightens the risk of both inflationary cost pressures and an impact to customer demand, and we have already seen volatility return to the mortgage market</em>&#8220;.</p>



<p>With the risks of a prolonged war growing, Barratt&#8217;s share price could be in for a bumpy time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-are-barratt-shares-a-buy">Are Barratt shares a buy?</h2>



<p>That said, I don&#8217;t think this makes Barratt Redrow a share to avoid. I look for stocks to buy that I&#8217;d feel comfortable holding for a decade or more. Over this sort of timescale, I think the housebuilder has exceptional chances to grow profits.</p>



<p>There already aren&#8217;t enough houses to go around following decades of underinvestment. And official data suggests the UK population will keep soaring, reaching 73.7m by 2036 from roughly 70m today. In this climate, I&#8217;m expecting sales and margins to swell for Barratt as asking prices rocket.</p>



<p>Indeed, as the UK&#8217;s biggest builder by volume, the business is especially well placed to capture this long-term opportunity. Government reforms to improve the planning process will make this easier too. While not without risk, I think Barratt&#8217;s a top FTSE 100 stock to consider buying after its recent dip.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/down-32-and-with-a-p-e-of-8-1-is-this-ftse-100-share-too-cheap-to-ignore/">Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Homebuilders down 30%! Is the UK stock market heading for a 2008-style crash?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/homebuilders-down-30-is-the-uk-stock-market-heading-for-a-2008-style-crash/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Hartley]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The stock market is already in correction territory, with the FTSE 100 down 10%. Mark Hartley takes a closer look at two of the hardest hit stocks.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/homebuilders-down-30-is-the-uk-stock-market-heading-for-a-2008-style-crash/">Homebuilders down 30%! Is the UK stock market heading for a 2008-style crash?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>A little over half of <strong>FTSE 100</strong> companies on the UK stock market are down 10% (or more) in the past month.</p>



<p>Technically, that only counts as a &#8216;correction,&#8217; but I can’t help wondering: is this the first tremor before a full‑on crash?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-homebuilders-hit-hard">Homebuilders hit hard</h2>



<p>Two of the hardest‑hit names are property builders <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>) and <strong>Persimmon</strong>. Barratt has slipped around 30.5% in a month, while Persimmon is roughly 29.9% lower.</p>


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<p>On the surface, that looks worrying, especially for anyone who remembers how badly the 2008 financial crisis hammered the housing market. Back then, builders and banks crashed as home prices collapsed and credit dried up. But today’s backdrop is very different.</p>



<p>House prices are still rising, but more slowly: the UK average stood at about £270,000 in late 2025, up around 2.4% over the previous year. That is far removed from the sharp falls seen in 2008. Builders are also dealing with higher interest rates, affordability pressures and a backlog of supply.</p>



<p>Altogether, the economic environment has made buyers more cautious – but are there opportunities for value investors?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-the-numbers-say">What the numbers say</h2>



<p>Barratt exhibits solid revenue growth in recent earnings, but its profits remain thin and it’s still integrating the Redrow acquisition. Extending a sharp price drop from its 52‑week high, it lost almost a third in the last month alone.</p>



<p>That kind of bargain appeals to value investors, but suggests markets worry about execution risk. If costs continue to rise and consumer confidence falters, there’s a real risk that profits could take a further beating.</p>



<p>As a cyclical stock, it’s likely to rebound hard when sentiment improves – but can also fall fast if sentiment turns. For value investors willing to endure some short-term pain for a potentially large payoff, I think it’s worth considering.</p>



<p>Persimmon, meanwhile, has posted stronger annual profits and a solid <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">operating margin</a>, with completions rising and revenue climbing to around £3.75bn.</p>



<p>Even so, its share price has still fallen sharply over the past year. Investors worry that the housing cycle may be peaking and that higher mortgage rates could slow demand further. If they stay high for too long, buyers may pull back, hurting profits and further pressuring share prices.</p>



<p>Like Barratt, the low price looks attractive but has actually outpaced <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/the-peg-ratio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings growth</a> by 1.8 times. Once this improves, things could get interesting, but for now, it remains firmly on my watchlist.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-the-uk-heading-for-a-crash">Is the UK heading for a crash?</h2>



<p>The FTSE 100 as a whole is only a few percentage points off a correction. Still, that&#8217;s well short of what’s considered a crash (a 20%+ drop). Yes, the UK economy is slowing but inflation is easing and house prices are still rising modestly – that’s not the same picture as 2008.</p>



<p>Still, a sharp fall isn’t entirely ruled out. However, if the stock market does crash, it would more likely be triggered by a big external shock than by a 2008‑style housing meltdown.</p>



<p>For investors, the best preparation is simple: keep a diversified portfolio, avoid loading up on one sector, and ensure you have cash or safer assets to weather a downturn.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re investing for the long term, a market correction can also create opportunities – just choose sensible allocations and never invest money you might need in the next few years.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/01/homebuilders-down-30-is-the-uk-stock-market-heading-for-a-2008-style-crash/">Homebuilders down 30%! Is the UK stock market heading for a 2008-style crash?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>With the stock market down, here are 2 potential ISA bargains to consider right now</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/30/with-the-stock-market-down-here-are-2-potential-isa-bargains-to-consider-right-now/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Alan Oscroft]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>When the stock market dips, investors looking at long-term prospects should seek out cheap shares, right? I have my eye on these two.</p>
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<p>We&#8217;ve heard about the stock market correction, after the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> fell more than 10% from its February peak of 10,935 points. But the eyeball-catching headlines tend to miss one important point. The index had only just stormed up that high.</p>



<p>We have a war in the Middle East, oil climbing over $100 per barrel, and renewed inflation threats. Yet the Footsie is only back to early January levels. Still, I guess headlines today that said &#8220;<em>FTSE 100 ever so slightly ahead in 2026</em>&#8221; wouldn&#8217;t get all that many clicks.</p>



<p>To me it shows the resilience of UK companies, and I think it should give us confidence ahead of the 5 April ISA deadline. Oh, and maybe some second chances at picking up a few <strong>FTSE 100</strong> stocks at nicer prices.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-correction-bargains">Correction bargains?</h2>


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<p>Even if a stock <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/is-the-market-going-to-crash/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">market dip</a> is generally mild overall, it can throw up some bigger price falls for long-term investors to consider buying into. And it draws my attention to two stocks in one of my favourite sectors. It&#8217;s the housebuilding industry, and I&#8217;m looking at <strong>Persimmon</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-psn/">LSE: PSN</a>) and <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>).</p>



<p>Both have fallen pretty hard, with a year-to-date 22% slide for Persimmon. Barratt Redrow is down a whopping 33% since the start of 2026.</p>



<p>Before I look further, one thing immediately strikes me. And it&#8217;s something I always look for when I see falls in stocks with long-term histories of cash generation. Both forecast <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dividend yields</a> have been boosted by the share price drops. Analysts now have Persimmon on a forward yield of 5.6%, with Barratt&#8217;s up at 6.7%. Those are, of course, not guaranteed.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-upbeat-results">Upbeat results</h2>



<p>With February&#8217;s first-half results, Barratt Redrow reported the completion of 7,444 homes &#8212; up 4.7% year on year. At the time, the company said it expected to complete 17,200 to 17,800 homes in the full year.</p>



<p>In March, Persimmon reported a 12% rise in full-year completions to 11,905 homes. And the board said to expect between 12,000 and 12,500 in 2026. The company did, perhaps ominously, say: &#8220;<em>Assuming the conflict with Iran and its impact is short, Persimmon is set to grow again in 2026</em>.&#8221;</p>



<p><strong>FTSE 250</strong> builder <strong>Bellway</strong>, however, saw its share price dip sharply on interim results day on 24 March. Further into the Iran war, the company warned: &#8220;<em>The ongoing conflict in the Middle East heightens the risk of both inflationary cost pressures and an impact to customer demand, and we have already seen volatility return to the mortgage market.</em>&#8220;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-housing-crisis">Housing crisis?</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s looking like inflation is set to turn ugly again. And hopes of imminent interest rate cuts from the Bank of England have pretty much evaporated. Those are not good things for mortgage borrowers and housebuyers.</p>



<p>But if anyone sees this as a crisis for housebuilders, I think they&#8217;re dead wrong. Sure, it&#8217;s a setback. And I reckon anyone buying now could have a few squeaky months of stock market volatility ahead. But for long-term ISA investors, FTSE 100 builders have to be worth serious consideration at today&#8217;s prices.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/30/with-the-stock-market-down-here-are-2-potential-isa-bargains-to-consider-right-now/">With the stock market down, here are 2 potential ISA bargains to consider right now</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Is this the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April? Analysts think so</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/28/is-this-the-best-ftse-100-stock-to-buy-in-april-analysts-think-so/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Wright]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Analysts think shares in a leading FTSE 100 company with a strong position in an industry in a cyclical downturn could be set to rise 76%.</p>
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<p><strong>FTSE 100</strong> share prices have been all over the place of late. And that can create opportunities for investors who can find them.</p>



<p>One stock in particular stands out right now and may be worth a look. It’s down 38% in the last 12 months, but analysts think it could climb 76% from its current level.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-stock">The stock</h2>



<p>The stock in question is <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE:BTRW</a>), the UK’s largest housebuilder by volume and revenue.</p>


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<p>There are several reasons the stock&#8217;s been falling. Excess inventory, combined with increased costs and higher interest rates are industry-wide issues.</p>



<p>The company however, also has challenges of its own. Its interim update in February warned that profits might fall short of expectations.  On top of this, the firm&#8217;s announced a change of leadership with the CEO stepping down. That creates additional uncertainty.</p>



<p>All of this makes Barratt Redrow look like the wrong stock at the wrong time. But that’s exactly why it might be an opportunity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cyclicality">Cyclicality</h2>



<p>Housebuilding is an inherently <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/types-of-stocks/investing-in-cyclical-stocks-in-the-uk/">cyclical industry</a> and Barratt Redrow isn’t the only company seeing recent challenges. The UK currently has both an excess of housing and a major affordability problem. That’s just about the worst situation for builders.</p>



<p>Fortunately though, it’s unlikely to last forever. There’s a structural shortage of housing and some of the challenges look temporary.</p>



<p>The conflict in Iran is a major source of inflation. That’s pushing up build costs and threatening to keep interest rates high. When will that end? I’m not sure, but I don’t think it’s going to last forever – and housebuilders stand to benefit when it finishes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-long-term-strength">Long-term strength</h2>



<p>In a situation like this, there’s one thing I think can give a business a big <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/foolish-investing-taking-the-long-term-approach/">long-term advantage</a>. And Barratt Redrow has it.  It’s a cost advantage. Having lower costs allows a company to shift excess inventory by cutting prices while still remaining profitable.</p>



<p>There are a few ways for a firm to achieve this, but the most common is scale. This makes for better negotiating power with suppliers. That’s exactly what Barratt Redrow has. It accounts for around 10% of homes built in the UK &#8212; the largest by some distance.</p>



<p>What we have then, is a firm with a key strength in an industry that’s in a cyclical downturn. It’s easy to see why analysts are interested.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-analyst-view">The analyst view</h2>



<p>Right now, the average analyst price target for Barratt Redrow is £4.63. That’s 76% above the level the stock&#8217;s trading at right now.</p>



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<p>No FTSE 100 stock has a bigger gap from its current level to its average price target. So it’s fair to say the company is the analyst favourite.</p>



<p>The stock’s ability to get to that level depends on some of the wider economic pressures easing. And the company can’t do much about that. Over the long term though, Barratt Redrow’s scale gives it a clear advantage. And it’s hard to overstate how important that might be.</p>



<p>In terms of my own portfolio, I haven’t been buying the stock. But that’s only because there’s another housebuilder I like even more.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/28/is-this-the-best-ftse-100-stock-to-buy-in-april-analysts-think-so/">Is this the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April? Analysts think so</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/23/what-on-earth-is-going-on-with-barratt-redrow-shares/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Fieldsend]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the housebuilder to cause such a drop?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/23/what-on-earth-is-going-on-with-barratt-redrow-shares/">What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Shares in housebuilder <strong>Barratt Redrow </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>) are in freefall. The share price has dropped 33% in the space of a month. Nearly £2bn in market cap has been wiped out in double quick time. The nation&#8217;s biggest company in the housing sector is on course to get booted off the <strong>FTSE 100 </strong>– there are already seven <strong>FTSE 250</strong> stocks big enough to take its place on London&#8217;s premier index.</p>


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<p>What on earth happened here? How have the shares in the company fallen so much while the country is crying out for new houses to be built?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-inflation">More inflation</h2>



<p>One large reason for the decline is – surprise, surprise – the fresh conflict in the Middle East and its consequences. The rising price of oil and shipping is likely to bring about <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/your-money/guides/what-is-inflation/">high levels of inflation</a> across many areas. This is exactly what housebuilders didn&#8217;t need &#8212; they have already been grappling with build cost inflation in recent years.</p>



<p>There&#8217;s a double whammy here too. Higher inflation is likely to cause banks to increase interest rates to deal with it. In the space of a week or two, we&#8217;ve gone from expecting rates to come down this year to now expecting one of more rate increases. Higher rates mean costlier mortgages, which means less demand for the houses that Barratt Redrow is building.</p>



<p>This is why other housebuilders like <strong>Persimmon</strong> (down 28% in a month) and <strong>Taylor Wimpey</strong> (down 24%) have also struggled of late. However, Barratt Redrow is the worst of the lot. So what else could explain why the stock is hurting so much more than its rivals?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-execution-risk">Execution risk</h2>



<p>Well, in addition to the raft of problems plaguing the rest of the housing sector, Barratt Redrow is dealing with the complexities that come from the recent acquisition. Remember, until 2024, Barratt and Redrow were two separate companies.</p>



<p>Why is this a problem? In short: execution risk. Mergers like this are typically done because those in charge can see benefits in streamlining organisations. The headline figure when the deal went through was £100m in efficiency savings. However, the early signs are that investors are concerned that things are not going swimmingly in this regard.</p>



<p>The drop in the shares has made <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/">the dividend</a> one of the most attractive on the FTSE 100 – the yield has jumped up to 6.68% and the sixth highest on the index. Such a large dividend is nice for cash-in-the-bank purposes, but could also be a sign of an undervalued stock trading at a low ebb.</p>



<p>Is all that enough to make Barratt Redrow shares worth considering? I&#8217;m not so sure. There will undoubtedly be a turnaround for the notoriously cyclical housing sector at some point, but the latest signs suggest it&#8217;s unlikely to come our way soon. I think there may be better opportunities for investors to be focusing on now.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/23/what-on-earth-is-going-on-with-barratt-redrow-shares/">What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/22/should-i-buy-more-ftse-100-stocks-or-conserve-my-cash-for-even-bigger-bargains/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harvey Jones]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>After a volatile week for the FTSE 100, Harvey Jones asks if we've reached the maximum point of opportunity. Or will shares get even cheaper next week?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/22/should-i-buy-more-ftse-100-stocks-or-conserve-my-cash-for-even-bigger-bargains/">Should I buy more FTSE 100 stocks or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>FTSE 100</strong> movements don’t often keep me awake, but Thursday&#8217;s (19 March) did. The blue-chip index plunged 2.5% and plenty of stocks in my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) suffered even bigger drops. Unusually for me, I woke in the early hours, worrying about what happened next. It didn’t help that the last thing I read before bed was an alarming article warning of dire consequences if the Iran war didn&#8217;t end quickly.</p>



<p>To calm myself, I determined that when markets opened I’d check for any stocks I might sell to take some risk off the table. And guess what? I didn’t find a single one. I thought all of them were attractive, with a long-term view.</p>



<p>That fits with our strategy at <em>The Motley Fool</em>. We believe that short-term <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-market-volatility/">market volatility</a> is a good time to buy, and the wrong time to sell. I didn&#8217;t sell anything, so should I use the dip to buy more shares?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blue-chip-bargains-everywhere">Blue-chip bargains everywhere</h2>



<p>There are plenty of FTSE 100 stocks I’d love to buy today. Many are much cheaper than just a month ago. Not because of poor results or company-specific disasters, but purely because of geopolitical events. Ten blue-chips have crashed 20% or more in the last month. Dozens have suffered a correction of more than 10%. Most look significantly better value, with higher <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/should-i-buy-growth-or-income-shares/">dividend yields</a> too.</p>



<p>The biggest faller of them all is housebuilder <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>). Its shares are down around 30% in a month.</p>


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<p>All the housebuilders are struggling right now. Rising oil prices threaten to push inflation higher, which could drive up both interest and mortgage rates. The Bank of England held base rates at 3.75% on Thursday, but markets expect two or three hikes this year. Before the Middle East conflict, they were pricing in two or three cuts.</p>



<p>Higher borrowing costs will hit affordability, squeezing demand, sales and house prices. Inflation and supply chain disruption could push up the cost of building materials, squeezing margins.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-barratt-redrow-shares-look-cheap">Barratt Redrow shares look cheap</h2>



<p>Half-year results, published on 11 February, were solid but hardly exciting. They&nbsp;showed total home completions up 4.7% to 7,444. Adjusted aggregated operating profits dipped 0.3% to £210.2m. Now everything&#8217;s up in the air.</p>



<p>The Barratt Redrow share price slump has pushed its trailing dividend yield to 6.65%. But investors have to ask whether that payout is sustainable if the downturn drags on.</p>



<p>With a forward price-to-earnings ratio of around 10.5, the stock looks great value. It has a solid balance sheet, with net cash of £173.9m. It&#8217;s worth considering with a long-term view, but buying today takes nerve. If the crisis deepens, Barratt Redrow shares could fall further. If tensions ease, they could rebound. Which will it be? Nobody knows.</p>



<p>For me, the only rational response is to drip-feed money into bargain stocks like this one, while keeping some cash in reserve in case the market falls further. Always with a view to holding for the long-term. There are plenty more FTSE 100 stocks that look attractive at today’s reduced prices.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/22/should-i-buy-more-ftse-100-stocks-or-conserve-my-cash-for-even-bigger-bargains/">Should I buy more FTSE 100 stocks or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/21/2-ftse-100-bargain-shares-to-consider-this-isa-season/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Searching for last-minute shares to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 shares are worth a close look before time runs out.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/21/2-ftse-100-bargain-shares-to-consider-this-isa-season/">2 FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider this ISA season!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Share investors have just <span style="text-decoration: underline">two weeks</span> to make full use of their annual ISA allowance. The timing could be perfect, as recent stock market volatility leaves the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> packed with brilliant bargains this ISA season.</p>



<p>Individuals don&#8217;t actually need to buy shares, trusts, or funds to max out their <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/stocks-and-shares-isas/" id="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/stocks-and-shares-isas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stocks and Shares ISAs</a> for the year. Just depositing cash into one of these tax-efficient accounts is enough. But with so many top cheap stocks out there, why wait?</p>



<p>Here are two top FTSE 100 shares to consider before the April 5 deadline. I think they offer exceptional value at today&#8217;s prices.</p>



<p><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-silver-slumper">Silver slumper</h2>


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<p>Precious metals miner <strong>Fresnillo</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-fres/">LSE:FRES</a>) has slumped 15% over the last month as gold and silver prices have dropped. At £32.90 per share, it trades on a forward <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/the-peg-ratio/" id="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/the-peg-ratio/">price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio</a> of 0.3.</p>



<p>Any reading below one indicates a share trading below value.</p>



<p>Bullion prices have dropped back below $5,000 per ounce as the US dollar has rallied. A more expensive buck makes holding assets like gold and silver less cost effective. The question is, will the precious metals boom of recent years resume? I think so.</p>



<p>The US dollar could continue to head northwards, of course. A prolonged Middle East conflict could significantly boost inflation, meaning the US Federal Reserve holds (or perhaps even raises) interest rates. But I&#8217;m confident the currency will trek lower again when the US&#8217;s enormous debt levels and volatile political landscape come back into focus.</p>



<p>This doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean gold and silver will rise. But adding in those rising inflationary pressures, an increasingly turbulent geopolitical backdrop, and growing fears over the global economy, I think conditions could be perfect for the metals to rebound.</p>



<p>I think Fresnillo could be a great share to buy to capitalise on this. As the world&#8217;s largest silver producer and a major gold supplier, it enjoys stable operational leverage which &#8212; as we&#8217;ve seen in recent years &#8212; can lead to outsized share price gains.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-ftse-100-faller">Another FTSE 100 faller</h2>


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<p><strong>Barratt Redrow</strong>&#8216;s (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE:BTRW</a>) share price has fallen an even more sizeable 25% over the past month. It leaves the builder trading at classic bargain-basement levels.</p>



<p>At 287.7p per share, the FTSE company trades on a <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/price-to-book-ratio/" id="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/price-to-book-ratio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price-to-book (P/B) ratio</a> of 0.6. Like the PEG multiple, a reading below one suggests great value.</p>



<p>Barratt has slumped due to expectations of soaring inflation and its impact on interest rates. Mortgage lenders are already hiking their lending costs following the Middle East crisis &#8212; according to Moneyfacts, a typical new mortgage is now £788 more expensive per year than before the war began.</p>



<p>Homebuyer affordability could continue to worsen if the conflict carries on. But could Barratt Redrow be worth a close look from long-term investors? I think so.</p>



<p>I personally hold the FTSE 100 builder in my own portfolio. As Britain&#8217;s population rapidly grows, I expect demand for newbuild homes to similarly take off. And as the country&#8217;s largest housebuilder by volume, Barratt Redrow&#8217;s in the box seat to capitalise on this trend.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/21/2-ftse-100-bargain-shares-to-consider-this-isa-season/">2 FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider this ISA season!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harvey Jones]]></dc:creator>
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<p><strong>FTSE 100</strong> housebuilders have been hit harder than most UK stocks by the Iran crisis. The <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>) share price has crashed 26% in the last month, the worst return on the entire blue-chip index. <strong>Persimmon</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-psn/">LSE: PSN</a>) is fourth worst performer, down 22% over the same period. <strong>Berkeley Group Holdings</strong> also sits in the bottom 10, falling almost 17%. What&#8217;s going on?</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ftse-100-sector-shock">FTSE 100 sector shock</h2>



<p>Housebuilders seem to be the market’s whipping boys whenever trouble strikes. After Brexit in 2016, the sector plunged 40% as investors feared the ensuing <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-market-volatility/">volatility</a> would push up unemployment and hammer house prices.</p>



<p>The Covid pandemic delivered another shock, although demand was supported by temporary stamp duty holidays. Then came the cost-of-living crisis. Mortgage rates soared, affordability collapsed, and the price of labour and materials jumped sharply. Margins were squeezed on all sides, while sales, price growth and completions slowed.</p>



<p>The industry has also faced problems of its own. Developers have committed £2bn to fix unsafe cladding after the Grenfell tragedy, with more to come. The end of the government’s Help to Buy scheme removed a key source of demand.</p>



<p>Shares in Barratt Redrow and Persimmon have slumped 60% over the last five years. The former’s market-cap has dropped to £4bn, while the latter&#8217;s sits near £3.85bn. If this continues, both could slip into the <strong>FTSE 250</strong>. They&#8217;d join fellow housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, which has already suffered this fate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-global-tensions-threaten">Global tensions threaten </h2>



<p>The mood seemed likely to brighten at the start of the year. The Bank of England was expected to cut interest rates several times, which would have reduced mortgage rates and revived demand, sales and prices. Now war in the Middle East has created fresh uncertainty. Higher energy prices could revive inflation and keep interest rates elevated for longer.</p>



<p>That killed off a promising recovery in the Persimmon share price. That bounce followed encouraging results and offered some relief after years of disappointment.</p>



<p>On 13 January, the company reported that 2025 completions rose 12% to 11,905, comfortably beating forecasts of 11,300. Average selling prices increased 4%. The board revealed a solid order book and an encouraging start to 2026. It also said annual earnings should land at the upper end of forecasts, despite challenging market conditions.</p>



<p>On 11 February, Barratt Redrow also reiterated full-year guidance despite subdued market conditions, and highlighted a <em>&#8220;resilient&#8221;</em> first half. </p>



<p><div>Then came Iran.</div></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-valuations-demand-attention">Valuations demand attention</h2>



<p>However, both builders look good value today. Persimmon trades on a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.8. Barratt Redrow sits close behind on 11.3. They offer generous income too. Persimmon has a trailing yield of 5% while Barratt Redrow yields 6.1%. Dividends are never guaranteed of course, and may take a hit if struggles continue.</p>



<p>Incredibly, both share prices are now lower than they were a full decade ago. I think they&#8217;re worth considering with a long-term view. But with global tensions high and interest rate cuts off the table for now, the sector could face another run of volatility before it finally comes good.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/17/down-60-a-once-in-a-decade-opportunity-to-buy-these-2-beaten-down-uk-stocks/">Down 60%! A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 beaten-down UK stocks?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harvey Jones]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Investors looking to use this year's Stocks and Shares ISA may be deterred by current market volatility but this could also be a buying opportunity.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/13/is-this-the-best-time-to-invest-in-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-or-the-worst/">Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>The 5 April deadline for using this year’s&nbsp;Stocks and Shares ISA&nbsp;allowance is looming fast. It&#8217;s just over three weeks away.</p>



<p>For investors with money to spare, using the £20,000 allowance is usually a no-brainer. Every penny invested is free of capital gains tax, dividend tax, and income tax for life. But many understandably feel nervous right now. Who wants to put money into the stock market while drones and missiles shake the Middle East?</p>



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<p>It certainly takes strong nerves but there is an easy compromise. Most ISA platforms allow investors to use their allowance without investing straight away. They can simply leave the money sitting in cash within the ISA platform&#8217;s trading account, waiting for calmer conditions before buying shares.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-time-to-get-investing">Time to get investing</h2>



<p>That’s a useful option for anyone wary of jumping into the market right now. At <em>The Motley Fool</em>, though, we take a different view. Typically, we see a market dip as a good time <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/how-to-invest-in-stocks-a-beginners-guide-for-getting-started/">to buy shares</a>, as valuations are typically lower and dividend yields higher. Waiting for volatility to pass can easily backfire, because by the time the outlook clears, many shares have already rebounded.</p>



<p>So, yes, it&#8217;s a good time, but there are risks. Unless the Iran conflict wraps up quickly, shares could fall further. Nobody knows what will happen. So my strategy is simple. First, use the ISA allowance before the deadline. Second, start feeding money gradually into shares, taking advantage of <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/how-to-be-a-good-investor/">market dips</a>. But keep some cash in reserve in case prices fall further.</p>



<p>Investors also need a reality check. Timing the exact bottom of the market is almost impossible. Perfection simply isn’t achievable.</p>



<p>One more thing. In our view, investors should only buy shares with the aim of holding them for at least five years. That gives them to recover from short-term shocks and allow dividends and share prices to compound. Markets are constantly hit by volatility, yet history shows they recover once the outlook becomes clearer.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-barratt-redrow-a-bargain">Is Barratt Redrow a bargain?</h2>



<p>The bigger question is which shares to buy. <strong>FTSE 100</strong>-listed <strong>easyJet</strong>, <strong>Persimmon</strong>, <strong>Diageo</strong>, and <strong>Hikma Pharmaceuticals</strong> have all dropped more than 20% in the past month. Housebuilder <strong>Barratt Redrow</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-btrw/">LSE: BTRW</a>) is down 27%.</p>


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<p>The war hasn’t helped sentiment, but the construction sector was already struggling. Housebuilders have endured years of setbacks, including Brexit, the pandemic, rising inflation and mortgage rates, and the scrapping of the Help to Buy scheme. Investors were hoping for relief this year, with inflation expected to fall. The latest geopolitical turmoil has cast doubt on that.</p>



<p>Ironically, that’s also what makes Barratt Redrow look interesting. The shares now trade on a tempting price-to-earnings ratio of roughly 11, while the dividend yield has climbed above 6%.</p>



<p>It’s not without risk. If oil prices stay high, the UK economy could tip into recession. Mortgage rates are already edging up, adding to buyer wariness. Drip-feeding money into the market can help spread the risk, and I think this is one to consider. Plenty of other <strong>FTSE 100</strong> stocks look tempting but, as ever, buying with a long-term view is a good idea.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/13/is-this-the-best-time-to-invest-in-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-or-the-worst/">Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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