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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Jan 18, 2019 • 31min
Personal Finance Show: The best UK opportunities and cash in calamity
On this week's Personal Finance Show Ben Ritchie, manager of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust, explains why he has changed its investment strategy and where he sees the best opportunities in the UK equity market. And deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala weighs up the merits of using cash to mitigate market volatility. 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.
Jan 17, 2019 • 31min
Companies & Markets Show: Triumph of the bears?
Editor John Hughman talks to James Norrington about why 'permabear' Albert Edwards could be right this time, and why value could finally regain its crown as the winning investment strategy 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.
Jan 11, 2019 • 28min
Personal Finance Show: Finding the best fixed income and when to sell a champion
This week Paola Binns, senior fund manager at Royal London Asset Management, considers how much of a risk interest rates are to bonds and explains how to find the best fixed income opportunities. Taha Lokhandwala looks at how Mid Wynd International Investment Trust's manager is implementing a two-pronged investment strategy and his perhaps surprising choice of defensive holdings.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.
Jan 10, 2019 • 39min
Companies & Markets Show: The January stock market sale!
On the first show of 2019, IC editor John Hughman talks to Simon Thompson about how a shift in US monetary policy could give markets a lift, and why he's spotting plenty of UK share bargains, while Harriet Russell explains why some retailers have had a better Christmas than many expected.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.
Jan 4, 2019 • 25min
Personal Finance Show: Fund tips for 2019 and investment checks you should make
On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala sets out some of his fund tips for 2019. He and Lauren Peters, chartered financial planner at Fiducia Wealth Management, consider the merits of UK equities and wealth preservation funds. And Lauren sets out her top tips for reviewing your finances and investment 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.
Dec 31, 2018 • 27min
Personal Finance Show: Portfolios for volatile markets and contrarian value
Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services and FundCalibre, suggests some asset allocations to address what could be a volatile year ahead for markets. Deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala looks at how taking a contrarian value approach has played out for Scottish Investment Trust (SCIN). And Darius weights up the merits of allocating to alternative assets and suggests some funds for getting exposure to 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.
Dec 21, 2018 • 29min
Interview: Peter Hewitt
Unlike many other funds, BMO Managed Portfolio Trust (BMPG) doesn’t invest its assets directly into shares or bonds, but rather into other investment trusts. Its manager Peter Hewitt tells personal finance editor Leonora Walters what his process is for selecting investment trusts, and what are some of the most important things investors should consider when choosing trusts for income and growth. He also profiles some of the trusts he has recently invested in and flags the areas of the investment trust universe he thinks could offer good opportunities in 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 18, 2018 • 11min
Paid Post: Investing psychology – common investing mistakes
Numerous psychological factors push investors into making mistakes. Victor Ricciardi, author and Assistant Professor of Financial Management at Goucher College, Maryland, and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, discuss how the fear of missing out or looking to make maximum returns without considering the risks can be controlled, and the crucial role played by portfolio rebalancing. 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 14, 2018 • 31min
Personal Finance Show: 2019 opportunities and rich sources of income
On this week's show Adrian Lowcock, head of personal investing at Willis Owen, joins the team to look at what drove markets in 2018 and what might shape the investment landscape in 2019. They assess the prospects for areas including UK equity growth and income, China and tech shares. 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, 2018 • 34min
IC Questions: What do our companies writers expect in 2019?
As 2018 ends with UK equity markets on shaky ground, big clouds hang over many sectors for the year ahead. From struggling high street retailers to safe property plays, and buoyant industrials to takeover-ripe payments firms, our companies writers look at the themes which are set to dominate 2019, whichever way near-term political sentiment blows. Produced by Dominic Toms. Featuring music by Scotch and Soda feat. Pastor McPurvis.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.
