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Paul Inkster, Head of Product, Barclays Stockbrokers comments

 "Despite the ongoing challenging market conditions seen over the last week, clients of Barclays Stockbrokers continue to seek investment opportunities. In a difficult investment environment clients are seeing value in the market, with the majority of trades being purchases.

 "Last week we saw purchases steadily increase from an average of 65% across Monday-Wednesday to 70% on Thursday and reaching a peak of 72% on Friday (19th August). This compares to a summer average buy:sell ratio of 58:42.*

 "Despite the turbulence, the use of Barclays Stockbrokers Price Improver®, the tool that ensures clients get the best prices, meant that last week four out of every five trades placed were executed at a better price than the London Stock Exchange's official best price."

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