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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Dec 19, 2019 • 31min
Companies & Markets Show: Top tip
On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Algy Hall about why 2019 has been a good vintage for our Tips of the Year.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.
Dec 13, 2019 • 26min
Personal Finance Show: A Boris bounce for the long term?
After years in the doldrums, both sterling and domestic-facing UK equities have made large gains on the back of a successful general election for the Conservatives. But is it plain sailing from now on? Victoria Hasler, director for research and consulting at Square Mile, discusses what a long road to Brexit might mean for investors.She and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter talk about whether the open-ended UK property funds, which have been struggling with Brexit-related uncertainty, are due a reprieve. They also look at what the future might hold for bond investors after a healthy 2019.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.
Dec 12, 2019 • 40min
Companies & Markets Show: Deal or no deal
On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about the good, the bad, and the ugly of acquisitions.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.
Dec 6, 2019 • 26min
Personal Finance Show: Inheritance tax: spotting pitfalls as the net widens
With property prices and equity markets rising for much of the last decade, more and more families are paying inheritance tax (IHT). IHT receipts hit a record high in the last tax year, but there are many individuals who could mitigate their final bill. In this week’s personal finance show, Foresight Group’s Hugi Clarke sets out what you need to know about IHT 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.
Dec 5, 2019 • 43min
Companies & Markets Show: Out for the count
On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about how to spot the signs that could derail a company's share price.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.
Nov 29, 2019 • 21min
Personal Finance Show: Brexit, Woodford and other UK equity opportunities
The uncertainty hanging over UK equities has translated into less activity on the IPO front this year - but any clarity could spell an end to the bottleneck. Oliver Brown, manager of the MFM UK Primary Opportunities fund, talks about what this has meant for his fund and how investors can navigate the current situation.He and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter also look at forced sales in the Woodford Equity Income fund, and whether there are more bargains to come for opportunistic 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.
Nov 28, 2019 • 55min
Companies & Markets Show: All hail the conkerer
On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk to special guest Peter Higgins, founder of Conkers Corner, about his investment philosophy, the importance of research, and why investors shouldn't be afraid of doing nothing. 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.
Nov 26, 2019 • 19min
Interview: Plotting Asia Dragon's return to out performance
Asia Dragon Trust (DGN) had not performed so well earlier in the decade, but last year and so far this year its performance has been much better. Adrian Lim, manager of this trust, which was previously called Edinburgh Dragon Trust, explains what brought about the improvement, and the main differences between his previous and current investment approach. He also explains what his definition of a quality company is, how he goes about selecting one and highlights some holdings that he has recently added to the 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.
Nov 22, 2019 • 31min
Personal Finance Show: Good out performance and how to find genuine value
In this week's show Noelle Cazalis, co-manager of Rathbone Ethical Bond, explains how the fund outperforms many peers that don't have an ethical remit and some of the benefits of taking such an approach. Dave Baxter explains why value style investing might be making comeback and how establish which funds genuinely take a value approach.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.
Nov 21, 2019 • 34min
Companies & Markets Show: New power generation
On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Algy Hall about the dividend-paying small caps behind one of his most consistently-performing stock screens, and Nilushi Karunaratne explains how investors can tap into the UK's incredible progress on energy decarbonisationInvestors' 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.
