Investors' Chronicle

On this pod this week, the companies team talks interest rates, high-yield commercial property, big bank earnings, and defence stocks in a week where markets shuddered at the prospect of military action in the Pacific. Alex Newman hosts Simon Thompson, Emma Powell and Mark Robinson. Produced by Dominic Toms.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.

In the first in a two part special, IC writer James Norrington looks at how private investors can check they aren't left short-changed once returns are measured against risk.We also examine how to correctly benchmark portfolios against peers and professionals and ask what is the right mix of active and passive asset allocation strategy and tactical investment selection. Produced by Dominic Toms and Alex Newman.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.

With a market capitalisation of £30m, Aim-traded LidCo (LID) may be small, but the hospital monitoring equipment specialist has grand plans for US expansion. Can it juggle these whilst continuing to lose money? IC specialist writer Megan Boxall puts the questions to chief executive Matt Sassone in this episode of Boardroom Talk. Produced by Alex Newman.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.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team look at which markets and funds have been performing well, funds which have been underperforming and ways to maximise your portfolio's income in order to escape the rat race. They are joined by David Liddell, chief executive of IpsoFacto Investor.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 pod, the companies team discusses the US Food and Drug Administration's latest intervention in the tobacco sector, and some poor interim results for the estate agents. Also on the line is our small-cap specialist Simon Thompson to review the progress of a few picks from his Bargain Shares portfolio.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.

Podcast editor Alex Newman and specialist writer Megan Boxall join companies editor Ian Smith to discuss what the interim results season told us about the income security of three of London's big payers.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.

In this week's show Chris Justham, relationship manager at Seven Investment Management, joins the team to consider whether you should invest in US equities, and which funds are the best way to access them. They also highlight some of the new investments trusts which have experienced the strongest asset growth.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.

IC editor John Hughman asks Harriet Russell whether we should be worried about household spending, catches up with Simon Thompson about his latest small-cap picks, and rounds up a big week on the results front with companies editor Ian Smith.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.

Recruiters are often hailed as bellwethers of economic activity, so what are we to read into the steady recent performance of Hays (HAS)? Is the outfit over-exposed to the UK market? Will its European business provide a silver lining?And given the company's strong recent cash generation, can investors expect a special dividend this year?Specialist writer Tom Dines puts the questions to Hays chief financial officer Paul Venables in this edition of Boardroom Talk. Produced by Alex Newman.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.

In this week's personal finance show James Baxter, managing partner at Tideway Investments, joins the team to explain some problems relating to pensions freedoms that the financial regulator is looking into. They also consider whether you should invest in UK equity funds with Brexit approaching and some major changes Barclays is making to its investment platform.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.

In this week's companies and markets show IC editor John Hughman and tips editor Algy Hall explain what to do when a profit warning strikes, while small cap guru Simon Thompson reveals his latest investment ideasInvestors' 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.

Housebuilders aren’t as cheap as they were in the years immediately after the financial crash, and some maintain that they are now too expensive. So is there any value left? We ask Tristan Chapple, director at Phoenix Asset Management and Aurora Investment Trust.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 Ed Smith, asset allocation strategist at Rathbones, considers which investment areas will do well and which might struggle in the months ahead. Kate Beioley explains how top manager Nick Train gets his returns, and what effect a manager move will have on Troy Asset Management's and BlackRock's equity income 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 show editor John Hughman speaks to columnist John Baron about the strategies guiding the success of his ever-popular investment trust 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.

As attention turns to the property market in the wake of last year's referendum, what does this mean for the home improvement sector? Company bosses from windows and doors specialist Safestyle join sectors editor Harriet Russell for the latest edition of Boardroom Talk to discuss how their business is doing in the midst of so much uncertainty.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 Don Smith, chief investment officer at Brown Shipley, joins the team to discuss how best to manage your portfolio through volatility. They also consider as to whether European smaller companies funds can continue their good run and the effects that currency movements will have on your returns.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.

In this week's companies and markets podcast IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Tom Dines to discuss retail wobbles, under fire energy utilities, and why water investments are worth splashing out on.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 team highlight some areas where you can find cheap equity income, and look at how the financial regulator is proposing to make fund fees fairer. They are joined by Henrietta Grimston, relationship manager at Seven Investment Management, who also sets out some ways to maximise the tax efficiency of your investments.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 companies team is joined by tips editor Algy Hall for a mid-point review of the 2017 Tips of the Year, with more on Brexit-proof stocks and the latest stories in tech and media. Oh, and did we mention Hornby?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.

Somero Enterprises (SOM) is one of Aim's standout performers. In 2016, the concrete levelling specialist booked its sixth successive year of operating profit margin increases, which resulted in a $7.5m special dividend.But where does the company go from here? And why has concrete been such a lucrative business line? IC writer Alex Newman speaks with chief executive Jack Cooney and CFO John Yuncza to find out.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 the team are joined by Ryan Hughes, head of fund selection at AJ Bell, to consider the implications of including domestic Chinese shares in MSCI Emerging Markets index.They also highlight a hefty cost behind the charges of passive funds, and look at what markets and funds have been performing well since the vote for Brexit.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 companies team discusses e-commerce giant Amazon's Whole Foods deal, Provident Financial's home credit stumble, and the latest from the world of bitcoin.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.

What’s going to happen in the real estate sector following the surprise result of the general election? Jonas Crosland talks to Duncan Owen, global head of real estate at Schroder Real Estate Investment Management.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 the team consider whether tech funds are still worth consideration following the recent correction in this sector. They also set out some smart ways to invest in high markets, and ways to diversify domestic UK exposure.They are joined by Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at Killik.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 team discuss a double whammy for retail stocks with weak sales data and the DFS profit warning, how social media is changing the ad world, and private involvement in the NHS.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.

What point are we at in the credit cycle and are we standing on the brink of another financial crash? In this special edition roundtable podcast sectors editor Harriet Russell is joined by The Trader Nicole Elliott, deputy companies editor Mark Robinson and news editor Emma Powell to discuss the potential dangers of a turn in the credit cycle. This episode also features a special interview with Chris Higham from Aviva Investors, who shares his thoughts on the topic.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 personal finance podcast the team discuss the effect the election will have on currency and bonds with Nick Gartside, chief investment officer for fixed income at JPMorgan Asset Management. They also profile ScotGems, an investment trust set to launch later this month and consider the merits of equity release.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 special edition of the IC Companies & Markets Show, the team discuss the dramatic end of the snap election and how markets have responded.(Some people are not calling it a coalition.)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.

PageGroup is one of the largest recruitment companies in the UK, with operations spanning sectors and continents. Tom Dines sits down with chief executive Steve Ingham to discuss how the group expands internationally, how to reduce the cyclicality inherent in the recruitment sector and why he thinks the investment case is still strong.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 Daniel Godfrey, co-founder of The People's Trust, explain what this forthcoming fund will invest in and how it will be run. The team also highlight some investment trusts with a very good track record of increasing their dividends, and update on another good fund for income – HICL Infrastructure Company.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.

IC editor John Hughman speaks to Alex Newman about the problems at oil services group Petrofac, and rounds up the rest of the week's big market stories with news editor Emma Powell.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 Gym Group came to market in late 2015 amid a flurry of excitement about the company’s disruptive business model and potential for long-term growth. However, with analysts scaling back 2019 earnings forecasts, raising concerns about the level of return on capital employed and plenty of competition entering the market, Harriet Russell asked chief executive John Treharne why he thinks the group still makes a good investment.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 Giles Frost, chief executive officer of Amber, joins the team to explain the investment strategy of International Public Partnerships, an infrastructure investment trust. Kate Beioley, meanwhile, talks through her latest changes to the IC Top 50 ETFs, and sets out her tips for buying these kinds of funds in a cost effective way.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.

IC editor John Hughman is joined by news editor Emma Powell and new recruit Julia Faurschou to discuss the week's most interesting market news, including profit wobbles at a popular bar owner and the surprising excitement over the arrival of a trendy mattress specialist on Aim.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.

Since listing a year ago this week, SDX Energy has been one of Aim's top-performing stocks. For the latest in our extraction podcast series, Alex Newman talks to chief executive Paul Welch about doing business in North Africa, how the company will fund its next well, and why the company is confident of making money even if Brent crude falls to $21 a barrel. Produced by Dominic Toms.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 Ben Yearsley, director at Shore Financial Planning, joins the team to assess the merits of some major changes Neil Woodford has made to CF Woodford Equity Income Fund.They also consider the implications of the takeover of an ETF provider, and whether it is a good idea to manage your portfolio via your smartphone.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 podcast IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Megan Boxall to discuss the stock market winners from last weekend's NHS cyber attack, as well as a busy week on the company reporting calendar.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.

We spoke with Mike Hilton, property adviser for Phoenix Spree Deutschland (PSDL), the property group specialising in the Berlin residential market. Floated on the London Stock Exchange in June 2015, Phoenix has already accumulated a portfolio worth €400m (£336m) and is well placed to take advantage of the ever increasing demand for rental properties in Berlin.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.

Ethical funds might just surprise you. They can pay higher income than you'd expect and generate healthy returns. However, they might invest in stocks you're not so keen on too... This week's Personal Finance Show takes a look at when ethical funds aren't so ethical and looks at why some of them are outperforming.The team also tackles how to beat miserly interest rates by moving away from cash and into the market and also looks at why investment trust IPOs are back in fashion. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Andrew Summers, head of fund research at Investec Wealth and Emma Agyemang, Investors Chronicle personal finance writer.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.

IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Megan Boxall from the companies team to discuss the week's big market news, including troubles in the telco sector, turnaround potential at Pearson and a big drug trial success at AstraZeneca.Apologies for the lateness of the podcast – we had to re-record it after some technical glitches in the studio yesterday.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.

Bacanora Minerals (AIM:BCN), the only pure-play lithium miner listed in London, is "100 per cent" focused on securing financing for its lithium carbonate project in Sonora, Mexico by the end of 2017. So what is it now doing on the German-Czech border?For the latest extraction podcast, natural resources writer Alex Newman visited Zinnwald in Saxony, to see Bacanora's new project with Solar World and speak to chief executive Peter Secker about Sonora, German chemicals and surging lithium demand.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.

In this week's personal finance show the team look at what has been driving Artemis Global Income fund's returns, and profile some ETFs which try to eliminate the dangers of equity income. They also discuss ways to make your pension pot last through your retirement.They are joined by Rosie Bullard, portfolio manager at James Hambro & Partners.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.

In this week's companies and markets podcast IC editor John Hughman chats with Megan Boxall about the companies working on cures for his rock star lifestyle, and Harriet Russell about the improving fortunes of the grocery retail industry.Produced by Alex Newman.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.

Provident Financial enjoyed years of share price growth driven by its credit card subsidiary subsidiary Vanquis Bank. But its stock finished lower in 2016 as bookings fell and domestic economic concerns weighed. CEO Peter Crook talks with companies editor Ian Smith about a stronger start to 2017, and operational changes in the group's doorstep lending business.Provident's shares trade at a fairly hefty premium to their historic price-to-earnings ratio. Given the costs of growth, concerns about the UK economy and the potential disruption of its restructure - not to mention a regulatory review - should investors be nervous about its prospects?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.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team highlight some of the risks facing UK equity income, and the merits of overseas equity income. They also update on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and highlight some of the risks of taking advantage of pensions freedoms.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.

Companies editor Ian Smith and guests discuss the latest ructions for energy companies alongside our review of Aim's top stocks including a look at BooHoo vs Asos and some of Aim's favourite oil stocksInvestors' 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.

Drug pricing always comes with political noise, particularly when US elections are concerned. Over the last year, the share prices of pharmaceutical and biotech companies on both sides of the Atlantic have continually swung on the tweets and proclamations of politicians.In this special podcast, IC companies writer Megan Boxall speaks with industry insiders and tries to cut through the controversy and policy rumblings, to assess whether there are still good reasons to view pharma and biotech companies as worthwhile investments. Produced by Alex Newman and Dominic Toms, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. News clips courtesy of Fox.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.

UBM started life as a newspaper company, and spent most of the last century building up its media and PR operations. But diversification is no longer the watchword. Three years ago, the company chose to concentrate on its global events business.The share price, and the special returns, show investors have benefited from that decision, but where does the investment case stand now? An acquisition-led growth model has lifted sales but also balance sheet leverage, while comparable sales have been slow in some geographies.UBM chief executive Tim Cobbold fields questions on the group's strategy from IC companies editor Ian Smith. Produced by Dominic Toms and Alex Newman.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 Personal Finance Show the team is joined by Rachel Winter, investment manager at Killik & Co. They ask whether you should go for the new three-year NS&I Investment Guaranteed Growth Bond. Its interest rate of 2.2 per cent trumps everything on the high street but it is already lagging the rate of inflation. Should you invest anyway?The team also talks inflation-beating asset allocation and high yields from frontier and emerging markets. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley explores the income potential and potential hazards of frontier market investing.Finally Emma Agyemang looks at specialist trust Impax Environmental Markets' (IEM). The trust has been shooting the lights out this year but is there a Trump-shaped cloud on the horizon for this green energy flavoured trust?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.

IC editor John Hughman is joined by small companies guru Simon Thompson and companies editor Ian Smith to discuss why the Aim market remains a stockpicker's paradise, and why news of snap election could spell trouble for the FTSE 100.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.