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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Sep 13, 2018 • 28min
Companies & Markets Show: Back to school
On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show, editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall about a British company readying itself to tackle the US opioid crisis and an ambitious care home merger, while Tom Dines explains how trade wars could derail the UK's recruitment industry, and why utilities are once again under the kosh.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.
Sep 7, 2018 • 23min
Personal Finance Show: Volatility in Asia and a new investment trust
On this week's show the team are joined by James Thom, manager of the Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust (ABD), to discuss the recently volatility in Asian equity markets. James gives an explanation of what's been driving the sell-off, an outlook for the rest of the year, and discusses what investors should expect from regional behemoths China and India. Emma Agyemang gives an update on Terry Smith's new investment trust, and whether converting his investment style to smaller companies will work. The team also discuss annuities, and why the once mandated retirement insurance product might be making a come back in popularity, and how you can use them to fund your retirement.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.
Sep 6, 2018 • 23min
Companies & Markets Show: Dope investments
On this week's show Harriet Russell is joined by healthcare writer Megan Boxall to discuss the burgeoning medicinal cannabis market, while Julia Faurschou talks about the recreational opportunities now marijuana has been legalised in her native Canada. Also, Coke buys Costa, animal health and a handful of results. 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 31, 2018 • 17min
Personal Finance Show: Investment trust risks and Japan's growing income market
In this week's show Richard Aston, manager of CC Japan Income & Growth Trust, tells Emma Agyemang why cash-rich Japanese companies are increasing dividends. Personal finance editor Leonora Walters answers a reader's question on whether equity investment trusts should be considered higher risk. And the team discuss Standard Life UK Smaller Companies’ upcoming merger with Dunedin Smaller Companies. 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 30, 2018 • 39min
Companies & Markets Show: Story time
On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall and new recruit Phil Oakley about why we need to be careful of falling for investment narratives, while Alex Newman explains why he thinks there's hidden value in some unloved mining 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.
Aug 29, 2018 • 19min
The Extraction Podcast: Energean Oil & Gas
When it listed in London in March, Energean Oil & Gas (ENOG) became the sector's largest IPO in nearly four years. So why were investors will to part with $460m in fresh equity after so long on the sidelines? For this episode of the Extraction Podcast, Alex Newman speaks with Energean chief executive Mathios Rigas about the company's plans, the future of Israeli gas, and doing business in the Eastern Mediterranean.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 28, 2018 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: Avoiding bad timing and delivering absolute returns
Hannah Goldsmith, founder of independent financial adviser Goldsmith Financial Solutions, explains why trying to time the market is a bad idea. Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang profiles an absolute return fund that has delivered on its aims and Hannah outlines some ways to mitigate downside in your 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.
Aug 23, 2018 • 29min
Companies & Markets Show: Small-cap special
Mark Robinson is joined by Simon Thompson to discuss prospects for the small-cap space as US equity markets prepare to celebrate an unprecedented 10-year bull run. Mark’s also joined by the IC’s Harriet Clarfelt, who gives a rundown on some of this week’s tip 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.
Aug 21, 2018 • 22min
Interview: Politics and prices in Europe with Tim Stevenson
Many successful businesses with global earnings are listed on markets in continental Europe, some of which are exposed to faster-growing regions of the world. So not surprisingly European stock markets can deliver very good returns, which has been of benefit to funds which invest them such as Henderson Eurotrust, which is run by our guest Tim Stevenson. However, the European economic situation has not been nearly so good in recent years and regional politics can be relatively unstable, and these can have a detrimental effect on share prices. In our latest interview, Leonora Walters and Mr Stevenson discuss the effect of European politics on stock markets and Henderson Eurotrust.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 20, 2018 • 19min
Boardroom Talk: Johnson Matthey
You don’t survive 200 years against a perpetually evolving industrial landscape by accident. This week the IC is speaking to Anna Manz, chief financial officer of Johnson Matthey, to find out what lessons we can take away from one of the UK’s most venerable corporate entities.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.
