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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Aug 21, 2019 • 13min
The Extraction Podcast: Gold at $1,500
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.
Aug 16, 2019 • 29min
Personal Finance Show: Good returns with less US and UK equity income winners
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.
Aug 15, 2019 • 44min
Companies & Markets Show: Bargain Shares & Burford Capital with Simon Thompson
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.
Aug 9, 2019 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: Back in bonds and reasons to track debt
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.
Aug 8, 2019 • 45min
Companies & Markets Show: Slinging mud
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.
Aug 7, 2019 • 21min
The Extraction Podcast: The energy transition with LGIM
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.
Aug 1, 2019 • 38min
Companies & Markets Show: Trading Secrets
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.
Jul 26, 2019 • 39min
Companies & Markets Show: Straight outta Essex
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.
Jul 26, 2019 • 17min
Personal Finance Show: Paying for US potential and a helping hand for your kids
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.
Jul 22, 2019 • 20min
Personal Finance Show: Diversifying with an attractive income and harnessing high growth
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.
