Investors' Chronicle

On the week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about the turnaround challenges faced by FirstGroup and BT, the marketing brilliance of Greggs and Fevertree, and a value opportunity in retail property.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Peter Walls, manager of Unicorn Mastertrust, a fund of investment trusts, sets out what he looks for when selecting holdings, and how he mitigates the added risks that come with the benefits of these funds. He also highlights some investment trusts he has recently added to. Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter, meanwhile, explains why professional investors are more optimistic and how they have changed their asset allocations to reflect this.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Cosh, manager of European Assets Trust (EAT), says how he selects smaller companies that should be able to make good returns through the economic cycle and profiles holdings that he thinks have good prospects going ahead. He also sets out some of the risks European smaller companies face and how he has positioned the trust to deal with this, and explains why the trust's performance has lagged in recent years.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December's general election is being steered by Brexit and a slowing UK economy. Political economist Ruth Lea weighs up UK plc's strengths and weaknesses as the country enters uncertain territory. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, sets out what you need to consider if you are invested in one of the former Woodford funds and wondering what to do next. He also considers if the Invesco Income and High Income funds' allocations to small and micro-caps are a serious risk, and highlights other funds invested in similar areas to these but which have more consistent track records. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com, about what dovish signals from the MPC mean for the market, the latest political problems for bookies, and why two retail bellwethers are struggling to revive their fortunes.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Harries built up a strong record as a global equity income investor at Newton Investment Management but four years ago left to join Troy Asset Management. He says how he runs the fund he currently manages, Trojan Global Income (GB00BD82KQ40), and how his approach differs to what he did at Newton. He also explains how he incorporates Troy's house emphasis on wealth preservation into his approach and why despite being able to invest across the world he thinks it's worth having a substantial allocation to UK equities.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The general election offers markets hope for a turning point in the Brexit saga. IG's Joshua Mahoney and Joshua Warner assess the likely impact of the most widely predicted outcomes of the vote on the UK economy, and mull what they’d spell for sterling.Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh twists and turns in the Brexit process have left UK equity investors with little certainty but plenty of potential opportunities. In this week's Personal Finance Show, Chelsea Financial Services managing director Darius McDermott looks at the impact future developments could have on both sterling and UK domestic assets, and what this means for portfolios. He and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter also discuss the bigger question of whether value investing is finally due a comeback, and how this should feed into fund selection. We also look at the latest Woodford news and what the future might hold for his funds. Our podcast is available across different distribution channels to allow you to access it in the most convenient way. Find us on Acast, Stitcher, iTunes and Spotify.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Simon Thompson about how his Ben Graham-inspired approach has delivered stunning gains from this year's Bargain Shares portfolio and why there could be more upside to come. Plus what the coming election could mean for the markets.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Onthis week's show Dave Baxter looks at who Woodford Patient Capital Trust's new managers will be, what their experience is and what they will charge investors. Jon Forster, co-manager of Impax Environmental Markets, explains what areas the trust invests in, how he selects investments and where he is finding new opportunities. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to trader Michael Taylor about a topic of much mystique – the role of market makers. Plus a look at the subject of a reader's email – the chart pattern of Sylvania Platinum and more.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When will sterling start trading on fundamentals and not on Brexit? Will UK equities rise if there’s a deal? Peter Dixon, Global Financial Economist at Commerzbank mulls the markets as the uncertainty continues. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter looks at why it was decided to close LF Woodford Equity Income Fund and what is going to happen to the other funds that were run by Woodford Investment Management. Rachel Winter, associate investment director at Killk & Co, explains what you should monitor to ensure your funds are still doing what they should be. They also consider the implications of growing trade tensions on equity markets, and if and what investors should do to protect against these. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the effect of a Brexit breakthrough on the stock market, Dominos beating a retreat from Europe, why AO World should do the same and why WH Smith is expanding its horizons globallyInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A eurozone slowdown is anticipated, triggered by recession fears in Germany, domino effects from the US/China trade war and Brexit uncertainty weighing on potential growth. IG Senior Analyst Josh Mahoney and Daniel Lacalle of Tressis discuss how ECB monetary policy can best help to best mitigate economic woes throughout the bloc. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two years ago Alliance Trust (ATST) shareholders voted in favour of adopting a multi-manager approach, whereby a fund's manager outsources investment selection to other managers. Craig Baker, chief investment officer at Willis Towers Watson, and his team are responsible for doing this for Alliance Trust, so he explains how they have implemented this approach and how it differs from other multi-asset funds. He also updates on how the trust has performed since they took it over, how they select the managers likely to find the best stocks, and how they strike a balance between generating growth and income.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter sets out the many uses of multi-asset funds. Rory McPherson, head of investment strategy at Psigma Investment Management, looks at how to mitigate downside via asset allocation, highlights the best bond options for income and explains why passive funds are not a good way to access this asset.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Algy Hall about why his UK-centric stock screen is shrugging off the Brexit blues, and updates from the high and low flyers from this year's Tips of the Year selection.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a decade of growth, is the US economy set to contract? Should positivity over unemployment reaching a 50-year low be tempered by signs of a slowdown in wage growth and a strengthening dollar? Danielle DiMartino Booth, Chief Strategist, Quill Intelligence and IG’s Chief Market Analyst, Chris Beauchamp, discuss the outlook for the world’s largest economy, and the options open to the Federal Reserve. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Andrew Cole, head of multi asset at Pictet Asset Management, explains to AIC broadcast journalist of the year Leonora Walters how to mitigate downside via portfolio diversification. He also highlights some of the main threats to and opportunities in equity markets, and says what areas of the bond market he thinks look like the best options at the moment.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about what 'Drastic' Dave Lewis's departure will mean for Tesco, what lies in store for troubled Ted Baker and Revolution Bars, and why markets have been a sea of red this week.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK equities are out of favour with investors globally but Richard Penny, manager of FP CRUX UK Special Situations Fund (GB00BG5Q5X24), argues that this asset class still has a number of merits. He explains why UK equities could offer value and how to find stocks that are not value traps. He also highlights some stocks and sectors that could prove to be resilient, and deliver high returns on capital and growth – despite the challenges ahead.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another set of high level talks between the US and China are due to take place this month in the hopes of brokering a deal to put an end to the current trade war.  In this episode, IG Index’s Josh Mahoney and Gabriel Wildau from advisory firm Teneo dissect the impact of tariffs, from China’s slowing economy to the countries looking to benefit from the supply chain disruption. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show, fund manager David Conlon talks about the advantages and challenges of investing for income via direct lending in the real assets universe. David also tells deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter how his GCP Asset Backed Income fund is currently positioned and where the next investment opportunities might appear.Elsewhere in the personal finance section, we look at the overlooked fund performers that could give your portfolio an edge. We also consider how ethical funds have performed versus their mainstream equivalents. And our latest fund tip puts forward a renowned outperformer that has started to look cheap after a market shake-up.Our podcast is available across different distribution channels to allow you to access it in the most convenient way. Find us on Acast, Stitcher, iTunes and Spotify.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman rounds up a crazy week in politics and finance, talks to Algy Hall about his 'so bad, it's good' small-cap strategy, and Tom Dines about the retailers defying the high street gloom Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK economy's been slowing steadily for the past couple of years, and GDP contracted in Q2. As well as leaning heavily on the pound for three years, Brexit has impacted demand too. But what comes next, and can the UK economic outlook be down to the binary choice of a high stakes game of 'Deal or No Deal'? Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.comInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orion Resource Partners is a major player in the mining space, with $6bn under management. Portfolio manager Philip Clegg talks us through his long-term investing approach and how he vets junior mining companies. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter looks at how to use investment trusts to profit from unloved markets, out of favour areas and higher yields. Michael Martin, private client manager at Seven Investment Management, explains to draw a retirement income tax efficiently and why higher yielding investments aren't always the best option. And they consider the difficulties of choosing ethical and responsible funds, and set out some suggestions to help you find a fund that meets your requirements.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why Kingfisher is ripe for a breakup, why investors should look past the politics of JD Wetherspoon, and why more companies should report as transparently as Next.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show David Liddell, chief executive of IpsoFacto Investor, explains how he helped put together the IC Top 100 Funds and how he homes in on a good fund. He also profiles a top performing fund he suggested adding to the list. Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter, meanwhile, looks at why Merian Global Investors is selling unquoted assets out of some of its funds.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman finds Phil Oakley in an unusually bullish mood, talking LSE, Apple, Ashtead & more.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tabula Investment Management founder Michael John Lytle talks to deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter about the growing world of bond ETFs and where investors might still find a meaningful yield. And personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at why equity income funds could be a good defensive growth play at a time of increased market risk.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley and Algy Hall about avoiding cyclical companies disguised as quality, and cycling companies disguised as technology.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show, personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at another drastic move from Neil Woodford and the logic behind it.And Ed Smith, head of asset allocation research at Rathbones, tells deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter what the latest Brexit news means for UK equity investors.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks with Algy Hall and Alex Janiaud about toys, tariffs, and why the best way to play the booming global travel industry could be selling chocolate.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show Victoria Hasler, director for research and consulting at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research, looks at the recent rush into bond funds, what’s driving it and whether now is a good time for investors to get involved with the asset class. And personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at a new entrant in the real assets space and what it’s doing to stand out from the competition.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley to talk about the wider implications of Greene King's takeover, what Persimmon's results tell us about the health of housebuilders, and the disconnect between bond and stock markets.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold looks comfortable for the moment at $1,500 per ounce, as the US-China trade war rumbles on and bond yields go negative. But is it too late for retail investors to get on this train, and what does it mean for gold-related equities? We had a chat with World Gold Council chief market strategist John Reade about gold price drivers and the context for the current highs. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter makes the case for dialling down the US component of your global equity exposure. Alex Brandreth, deputy chief investment officer at Brown Shipley, argues in favour of maintaining some exposure to this market, and suggests some approaches and funds via which to get exposure. They also debate the merits of UK equity income funds and highlight some of the better performers in this area.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman is joined by Simon Thompson to discuss the performance of Simon's Bargain Shares 2019 portfolio and what next for Burford and more.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter explains why investors are piling into bond funds again and profiles a type of bond fund they are particularly keen on. Paul Syms, head of EMEA ETF fixed income product management at Invesco, makes the case for having exposure to this asset class at the moment – despite some risks – and accessing bonds via passive funds.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley and Michael Taylor about the bear attack on Burford Capital, gold's big bounce, and why a punt on Boohoo might buck the retail trendInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As global energy markets move towards lower-carbon sources, oil- and coal-exposed equities could lose their value. We spoke to Legal & General Investment Management's head of commodity research, Nick Stansbury, to get a clearer picture on this major shift. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to contributor Michael Taylor about life as a full-time trader and what lessons long-term investors can learn from the techniques he employs.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extreme weather means John Hughman and Phil Oakley head to an Essex pub to record this week's IC Companies and Markets Show. We discuss yet another profit warning from Aston Martin, danger signs at Ted Baker, and why retailers like B&M and Amazon are bucking the trend. Plus an interesting value play in the energy sector.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Peters, chartered financial planner at Fiducia Wealth, explains how to help your children manage their student debt and sets out some tax efficient ways to pass wealth to your children. Zayani Bhatt, meanwhile, explains why equity investors cannot ignore the US despite high valuations.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Tom Buffham, senior investment analyst at Octopus Investments, explains how emerging markets bonds can generate an attractive income and diversify portfolios.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital editor Graeme Davies, specialist writer Phil Oakley and stock screens specialist Algy Hall discusses profit warnings, safe yields, AG Barr, Britvic and Fevertree and much more.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging markets are typically associated with the potential for strong growth. But Omar Negyal, co-manager of JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust (JEMI), explains why emerging markets can also be a good source of dividends, and which areas and sectors offer particularly good opportunities. He also explains how he selects income stocks, and highlights some of the holdings that have helped this investment trust generate an attractive income.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.