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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Mar 22, 2019 • 20min
Personal Finance Show: Attractive Asian dividends and high yield from clean profits
On this week's show Udit Garg, head of wealth management at Sun Global Investments, explains why Asia has become a better area for equity income, and which countries and sectors offer some of the most attractive dividends. Taha Lokhandwala sets out the arguments for exposure to renewables infrastructure, and they consider if the high income on offer is worth the risks. Taha also highlights out some of the financial planning scenarios in which Isas and pensions can be very beneficial.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 21, 2019 • 42min
Companies & Markets Show: Calling time
On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about how the growth taps are running dry at JD Wetherspoon, while Tom Dines explains why shareholders have been left high and dry in the latest outsourcing collapse.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 15, 2019 • 27min
Personal Finance Show: How to get gold and top trusts for dividends
Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault, sets out the case for investing in gold. The IC team look at which investment trusts have increased their dividends most consistently and which key attributes you should assess when choosing an equity income fund. 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 14, 2019 • 32min
Companies & Markets Show: Shorting strategies
Franchise saturation, shorting strategies and why a humble brick maker is one of Phil Oakley's preferred options in 2019. This week's Companies & Markets Show centres on some recent company results in light of our latest cover feature. 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, 2019 • 21min
Bull vs Bear: Fevertree
Fevertree Drinks (FEVR) has become a darling stock for Aim investors, having risen over 1500 per cent since its initial public offering in 2014. Revenues grew to match the share price and now investors wait with anticipation as the company tries to break into the lucrative US market hoping punters pick up its premium-priced tonics and mixers. But, has the share price grown too far? Are there risks with its attempts to break into the competitive US market? Or is the current share price either accurate or even at a discount compared to the potential revenue growth on offer?Listen to Investors Chronicle specialist writer Julia Faurschou and fund manager of the Merian UK Mid Cap Fund (GB00B1XG9482) Richard Watts fight it out in the latest Bull vs Bear podcast.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 8, 2019 • 22min
Personal Finance Show: The best access to property and what to do with Woodford
David Liddell, chief executive of IpsoFacto Investor, joins Leonora Walters to weigh up the merits of UK commercial property and the best ways to access it. He also assesses the state of the UK equity market and suggests some funds to exploit any potential value. And he looks at how LF Woodford Equity Income fund has been performing and its moves to reduce its exposure to unquoted 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.
Mar 7, 2019 • 32min
Companies & Markets Show: Cashback
On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to James Norrington and Phil Oakley about the relative merits of buybacks and dividends, and the thinking behind some changes to Phil Oakley's fantasy 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.
Mar 1, 2019 • 35min
Personal Finance Show: Getting the best from your Isa and thinking small to boost your growth
On this week's show Adrian Lowcock, head of investing at Willis Owen, explains how investors can can make the most of their Isas to have the best chance of hitting their financial goals. Taha Lokhandwala explains how smaller companies can boost your portfolio's growth. And they explain why niche and thematic funds aren't necessarily the best way to get long-term 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.
Feb 28, 2019 • 47min
Companies & Markets Show: To JV or to not JV
On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show, editor John Hughman and Phil Oakley chew the fat about what the BBC/ITV Britbox joint venture could mean for the UK media industry and why Amazon could end up the big winner in the streaming wars, and why M&S may have bitten off more than it can chew with its online shopping JV with Ocado. Plus some strong views on the Help to Buy housing scheme.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 22, 2019 • 23min
Personal Finance Show: Going for gold and targeting the world's best dividends
On this week's show Shaniel Ramjee, multi-asset manager at Pictet, joins the IC team to look at why gold has proven to be a defensive asset and whether it is worth its price. He also explains what asset classes he is allocating to at the moment and why. And they also profile an equity income fund which targets the best dividend paying companies from across the world.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.
