Investors' Chronicle
Investors' Chronicle
Looking to stay informed in the world of investing? Investors' Chronicle dives into the key trends shaping today’s markets and unpacks what they mean for your investments. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional investors - whether fund managers or leading financial experts - our mission is to help you make smarter investment decisions.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life.Whether you invest in funds or enjoy managing your own portfolio of individual shares, or a mix of both, we offer an unrivalled package of investment ideas, analysis and research, and lots more, to help you build a secure financial future.Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2020 • 30min
Beating the dividend drought & smaller cos vet Banyard on Buffettology & more
This week Dave Baxter explains why despite increasing numbers of UK companies slashing their dividends investment trusts should be able to continue to deliver a reliable income. Rosemary Banyard, manager of VT Downing Unique Opportunities Fund, says where she is finding opportunities in the UK small and mid-caps space, and profiles two companies that are doing well now and should continue to deliver strong 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.
Apr 2, 2020 • 45min
Companies & Markets Show: The new normal
On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall about why Covid-19 could permanently change the way the world works, and Phil Oakley explains why he thinks talk of recovery is premature.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.
Mar 27, 2020 • 27min
Good ways to mitigate market falls and how to enter turbulent markets
On this week’s show Dave Baxter explains why funds which take an environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment approach have recently fared better. He and Steve Kenny, commercial director at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research, consider whether ESG funds can continue to do well and explain why you need to carefully examine them before you invest. And Steve and Mary McDougall set out some sensible investment strategies for turbulent 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.
Mar 26, 2020 • 52min
Companies & Markets Show: Surviving the dividend crunch
On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Alex Newman and Phil Oakley about how income-seekers can survive the dividend crisis, why Covid-19 may bring about much-needed changes in attitudes towards market and business risk, and a tech giant that should be on every investor's watchlist.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.
Mar 19, 2020 • 41min
Companies & Markets Show: Fighting back
On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall and Phil Oakley about how science and government are mobilising their resources to beat Covid-19.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.
Mar 13, 2020 • 42min
Companies & Markets Show: CORONAGEDDON
On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley survey the damage Covid-19 has inflicted on global stock markets and explain why investors need to prepare themselves for the very different world it could leave behind.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.
Mar 12, 2020 • 25min
Personal Finance Show: Coronavirus diversifiers and what the Budget means for your pension
With markets tumbling and economies on lockdown, much of this week's Budget was focused on tackling the worst effects of the coronavirus. But with some eye-grabbing initiatives in the pensions and Isa space, deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter and Shore Financial Planning director Ben Yearsley discuss some of the implications the Budget could have on your finances. Meanwhile investment writer Mary McDougall delves into a controversial sector – absolute return funds – and asks how effective they are in volatile 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.
Mar 6, 2020 • 28min
Personal Finance Show: How to manage money through volatility
On this week's show Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group, explains why you should not panic sell during falling markets and sets out some suggestions on how to manage your money through volatility. Personal finance writer Mary McDougall explains why European equities can provide good investment opportunities despite economic problems. And Jason sets out some of the tax benefits of Isas and how you can save for retirement with them.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.
Mar 5, 2020 • 30min
Companies & Markets Show: Turbulent times
On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to regular contributor and our new daily Market Outlook writer Neil Wilson to assess the prospect for markets as the economic impact of Covid-19 starts to show up in company updates.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.
Feb 28, 2020 • 30min
Personal Finance Show: Good investment strategies and how to avoid scams
On this week's show James Norton, senior investment planner at Vanguard UK, highlights some bad investment habits and steps you can take to avoid falling into them. Mary MacDougall profiles some of the more common investment scams and sets out some tips on how to avoid falling into them. And Dave Baxter and James profile Vanguard’s new self invested personal pension (Sipp), and look at how it compares to other platform Sipps.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.
