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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May 11, 2018 • 33min
Personal Finance Show: The best opportunities in fixed income and the price of top performance
On this week's show Nicholas Wall, manager of Old Mutual Global Strategic Bond Fund, explains how central bank policy is affecting bonds and highlights the areas of fixed income which offer the best opportunities. The IC team also look at why if you want top performance, you have to pay the 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.
May 11, 2018 • 15min
Companies & Markets Show: Oil special
In the wake of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, IC editor John Hughman talks to Alex Newman about the state of the oil market, and why investors need to be selective despite the rising price of barrels. Apologies for the sound quality on this episode. We've had a few technical issues this week as the team explain.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.
May 8, 2018 • 22min
Site visit: Shoe Zone
In this special edition podcast, sectors editor and retail reporter Harriet Russell takes a trip to the Shoe Zone store in Gallion's Reach, East London, with chief executive Nick Davis and chief financial officer Jonathan Fearn to discuss the company's strategy amid a challenging retail market. 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.
May 4, 2018 • 25min
Personal Finance Show: The best ways to access bonds and capturing Europe's gains
On this week's show Alex Brandreth, deputy chief investment officer at Brown Shipley, explains why bonds are in a more difficult environment and what the best way to get exposure to them is. He and the IC team look at why European equities could be about to do better, and what Nigel Thomas's retirement means for AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities 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.
May 3, 2018 • 32min
Companies & Markets Show: Asda la vista
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Harriet Russell and Megan Boxall to discuss whether Sainsbury's swoop on Asda will leave shareholders in the money, and why a wave of M&A could also be about to hit the global pharmaceutical industry.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.
Apr 30, 2018 • 16min
Interview: Walter Price on global tech
Walter Price, portfolio manager of Allianz Technology Trust, has 30 years of investment experience in the global tech sector. In this special podcast, he tells us where he thinks there are big opportunities for investors in the coming years and warns us of the companies that could begin to struggle.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.
Apr 27, 2018 • 35min
Personal Finance Show: Invesco Perpetual quits Enhanced Income and investing in gold
On this week's show the team look at why Invesco Perpetual has resigned as manager of Invesco Perpetual Enhanced Income. They also look at how Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust is doing, after years of manager changes seem to have come to an end. And Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault, explains how to use and access gold. 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.
Apr 26, 2018 • 42min
Companies & Markets Show: The Aim of the game
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Mark Robinson and Harriet Clarfelt to round up part 2 of the Aim 100 review – including some exciting opportunities in video gaming – and the pick of this week's news.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.
Apr 23, 2018 • 17min
Boardroom Talk: PureCircle
Western countries are becoming increasingly conscious about their use of sugar. Poor health statistics and, in Britain, the recent sugar tax on soft drinks, are causing food and drink manufacturers to cut back. This has provided a market opportunity for makers of alternative, natural sweeteners, such as Pure Circle. In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Julia Faurschou talks to the group's chief executive, Magomet Malsagov, about the group's growth plans.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.
Apr 20, 2018 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: the right share classes and the price of performance
In this week's show Jason Broomer, head of investment at Square Mile Investment Consulting & Research, explains why funds have difference shares classes and holding the wrong one could have a serious impact on your returns.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.
