Investors' Chronicle

 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.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 discuss the latest version of the IC Top 100 Funds, exchange traded funds for growth, and the investment trust winners and losers since the Brexit vote.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.

Corporate governance and potash potential: Editor John Hughman and the team look at Sports Direct's challenging week and whether Sirius Minerals' shares could see some selling pressureInvestors' 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 how to get an income stream via 'DIY dividends', offer some suggestions on meeting income requirements in retirement and highlight an alternative way to get exposure to commercial property.They are joined by Dennis Hall, chief executive officer of Yellowtail Financial Planning.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.

Tax trouble & populist politics: Editor John Hughman and the team discuss Apple's €13bn tax problem and how to protect your portfolio from the rise of populismInvestors' 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 discuss how to prepare for early retirement with James Norringtion, specialist writer at Investors Chronicle.Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang also explains why investment trusts are not necessarily the cheapest option, and deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley sets out what you need to know about consolidating pensions.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.

Shareholder activism, gold/silver ratio and how to invest in a low interest rate world in this week's IC Companies & Markets podcastInvestors' 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 how to choose an equity income fund, emerging markets bond funds and Isa flexibility with Sam Ratnage, an adviser at Tideway Wealth.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.

No activists please, we're British: John Hughman and the team discuss how US-style activism could be good news for UK shareholdersInvestors' 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 the basis of this year's share price gains, you could be forgiven for thinking diversified miner BHP Billiton is in recovery mode. But near-term uncertainty dominates the investment case. In this special podcast we find out why, and ask whether now is the time to get optimistic about the company's future.IC natural resources reporter Alex Newman reports for this special podcast.Produced by Dominic Toms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.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 Kate Beioley asks special guest Mihir Kapadia, chief executive officer of Sun Global Investments, whether the rally in emerging markets debt can continue.The team also discuss what effects the Olympics could have on the Brazilian market and how the first UK interest rate cut in seven years affects savers and 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.

Family fortunes: IC 'patriarch' John Hughman and the team discuss why family businesses make great investments, and air their views on a busy week on 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.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team consider whether Japan's strong performance of recent years can continue. They are joined by Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services.They also look at what markets have been doing in July and highlight a commodity fund which has turned its performance despite a difficult time for this 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.

Rate cuts, booze, bioelectronics & more in the weekly podcast with editor John Hughman and guestsInvestors' 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 Kate Beioley asks Adrian Lowcock, head of investing at AXA Wealth, if the recent liquidity problems that have affected property funds could also hit the bond sector.The team also provide an update on one of the funds that had had to suspend investor redemptions – M&G Property Portfolio – and explain why business property relief investments can be a good way to mitigate inheritance tax.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.

Data disagreement and mapping the world's best oilfields. John Hughman is joined by news editor Bradley Gerrard and commodities correspondent Alex Newman. They discuss the latest post-Brexit manufacturing figures, which may be a cause for concern, and look at this week's cover story about the world's most exciting oilfields.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 Kate Beioley explains why Investors Chronicle's ETF portfolios for income have held up well over the past few months. The team also consider the merits of UK small and mid-caps, and bonds funds. They are joined by Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth.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.

Technology's big week: the Pokémon craze and Arm's crazy evaluation. Listen to this week's show with John Hughman and the team.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 discuss how to boost your income in the current low interest environment with Patrick Connolly, certified financial planner.They also consider how best to access commercial property and provide an update on some recent major moves in the ETF market.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.

BREXIT BLUES: The team discuss why the EU referendum is making life tougher for the UK's banks and retailersInvestors' 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 discuss the suspension in trading of a number of commercial property, whether to buy an annuity and the value of US equities. They are joined by special guest Danny Cox, chartered financial planner at Hargreaves Lansdown.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.

Property pain and biotech gain: why the IC team aren't panicking about ructions in the property market, and how Brexit falls have presented a wonderful buying opportunity for breakthrough British biotech sharesInvestors' 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 discuss how to manage your portfolio through the Brexit chaos, alternative property funds and ways to avoid pensions scams. They are joined by special guest Lauren Peters, chartered financial planner at Helm Godfrey.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.

SURVIVING BREXIT: The team escape to the safe haven of the studio to assess the market damage of one of the craziest weeks in British political history.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'sshow the team discuss what the effects of leaving the European Union might be for investors. They also suggest some funds for weathering market volatility and profile some recent fund launches.They are joined by Michelle McGrade, chief financial officer at TD Direct Investing.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.

Cheap vodka, pricey wine and cat allergiesThis week's Companies & Markets Show takes aim at the stories overshadowed by the EU referendum vote, including a bad week for allergy specialists Circassia and a better one for Majestic Wines.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 discuss how to get sustainable UK equity income, managing risk in your portfolio and emerging 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.

Merger mania: John Hughman and the team discuss a busy week on the M&A front, and the latest views on Britain's efforts to demerge from the EU.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 discuss the merits of Targeted Absolute Return funds, how to build up savings over a very long time period, and the latest developments in the Alliance Trust saga.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.

Why Aim isn't so bad, how falling share prices can offer great buying opportunities, and why the game isn't up for buy-to-let landlords. It's the Companies and Markets Show with editor John Hughman and the team.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 discuss equity income ETFs, pensions exit fees, and a potential merger between investment trusts RIT Capital Partners and Alliance Trust.The team are joined by Maike Currie, investment director at Fidelity International.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.

Buy, sell, hold: who really cares?​This week's Companies & Markets Show digs into the murky world of equity research, with a big regulation set to shake up the market for broker and investor alike. Brexit beer mats, oil hopes and much more besides.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.

 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.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.

Marks and Spencer misery, nasty infections and a bumper crop of results. It's the IC Companies and Markets Show.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 discuss whether to revise your portfolio ahead of a possible Brexit, the likely effects of a Brexit on investment funds and taking sector bets.They are joined by Rachel Winter, private client broker at Killik & Co.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.

Posh macs, rail tracks, and EU cracks: Mark Robinson and Bradley Gerrard join IC editor John Hughman to talk about Burberry's troubles, railway regulation and the implications of 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.

On this week's show the team and special guest Stephen Peters, investment analyst at Charles Stanley, discuss frontier markets, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and investment trust IPOs.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.

Under the radar: John Hughman, Ian Smith and Bradley Gerrard talk about why boring shares can make you money, plus the week's big news and results.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 the team debates whether you should "sell in May and go away, don't come back till St Leger's Day" and Scottish Mortgage's love of private stocks. Also, what to do for family members inheriting complex portfolios.Personal finance editor Leonora Walters is joined by deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley, personal finance writer Emma Agyemang and special guest Colin Low, chartered financial planner at Kingsfleet WealthInvestors' 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.

Bookies, banks and best-in-class income strategies in this week's podcast with Graeme Davies, Bradley Gerrard, Emma Powell and Algy HallInvestors' 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 exchange traded fund (ETF) market came of age this month, celebrating its sixteenth birthday on 27 April 2016. Just how mature is the industry at 16? How well is it serving investors and does it still have some growing up to do? In episode three we talk about some of the biggest myths, market debates and controversial aspects of ETF investing in the UK. To listen to the podcast click here.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.

Royal Dutch Shell matters to investors. It's the largest listed company in London, one of the biggest oil firms on the planet, and represents an enormous source of income for thousands of direct and indirect shareholders. And following Shell's acquisition of BG, one-time holders of British Gas shares may now find themselves with a small stake in the company.But with its industry rocked by the fall in oil prices, and cash tight, is the 7 per cent yield sustainable? And with environmental policies set to increase the pressure on fossil fuel companies' business model, is Shell still a buy and hold stock? IC natural resources reporter Alex Newman puts these questions to the Shell experts in this special podcast.Produced by Dominic Toms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.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 Leonora Walters and special guest Ben Yearsley, investment director at high net-worth investment service Wealth Club, discuss whether it is time to inflation proof your portfolio, UK equity income funds and how to generate a 6 per cent return.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.

 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.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 exchange traded fund market came of age this month, celebrating its 16th birthday on 27 April 2016. Just how mature is the industry at 16? How well is it serving investors and does it still have some growing up to do? In this special three-part podcast we talk to Adam Laird, passive investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, Ben Seager-Scott, investment director at Tilney Bestinvset and Joe Parkin, head of wealth for UK, iShares about how you can use ETFs, why you should and why they remain controversial.In Part 2 we talk about how you can use ETFs in your own portfolio and our panel suggests some of the most promising markets – and ETFs – for 2016.Music by Minden.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.

Updated version: this week the team pulls out the key points from an ETF roundtable and talks about the best way to pass money to your grandchildren without incurring inheritance tax.Personal finance editor Leonora Walters, deputy finance editor Kate Beioley and personal finance writer Emma Agyemang are joined by Philip Milton, chartered financial planner at Philip J Milton & 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.

The joy of Aim: Editor John Hughman speaks to the IC's stock-picking guru Simon Thompson about the secrets of successful Aim investment, while Bradley Gerrard turns his attention to the wave of activism sweeping 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.

The UK exchange traded fund market came of age this month, celebrating its sixteenth birthday on 27 April 2016. In episode one of this special three-part podcast we talk to Adam Laird, passive investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, Ben Seager-Scott, investment director at Tilney Bestinvset and Joe Parkin, head of wealth for UK, iShares, about the nuts and bolts of ETF investing and debate some of the crucial differences between the options on the market. Music by Minden.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 discuss whether high-yield bonds are worth the risk, how to get a secure yield from UK equity income and why pensions freedoms are not necessarily a good thing for investors.They are joined by special guest Adrian Lowcock, head of investing at AXA Wealth.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.

Investors mount the barricades On this week's podcast the team discusses whether BP and Premier Foods shareholders have cause for concern, as well as proposed IPO reforms, retail bonds and this week's company results.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.