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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Oct 16, 2017 • 19min
The Extraction Podcast: President Energy
Peter Levine may be best known as the former chief of Imperial Energy, the former-FTSE 250 oil and gas company he sold for $2.4bn in 2009. His focus has now switched from Siberia, and is solely concentrated on President Energy, an Aim-listed oil and gas producer with interests in Argentina, the US and Paraguay.The latest in our Extraction Podcast series finds Mr Levine speaking with resources writer Alex Newman about Argentina, what to look for in oil companies, the West’s flawed perception of Russia, and why the executive chairman’s job title needs to change. Produced by Dominic Toms.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.
Oct 13, 2017 • 23min
Personal Finance Show: People's Trust collapse and buying overseas shares
This week the team glimpses inside a reader's portfolio. How realistic is her goal of a £13,000 income in retirement is and how could she improve. They are joined by Richard Parkin, head of retirement policy at Fidelity, who also looks at the biggest risks pensioners face following pension freedoms.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.
Oct 12, 2017 • 47min
Companies & Markets Show: Do buyers dream of electric cars?
On this week's Companies & Markets Show IC editor John Hughman is joined by Mark Robinson and Harriet Russell to talk about the inexorable rise of electric vehicles and mixed signals from the UK consumer 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.
Oct 9, 2017 • 21min
The Extraction Podcast: SolGold
Copper-gold explorer SolGold moved from Aim to the main market this month, in a bid to get on the radar of the world's largest banks and funds. But it's still several years from making any profit for its shareholders, among them chief executive Nick Mather.For the latest in our extraction podcast series, Mr Mather tells Alex Newman about exploring for metals in the Ecuadorian jungle, potential takeovers, and the outlook for copper and 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.
Oct 6, 2017 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: X-factor ETFs & property vs pensions
Exchange traded funds with the X-factor, how pension income stacks up against buy to let and this month’s markets and your money, all on the menu in this week's Personal Finance Show.You will have heard of famous value investors like Warren Buffett, but have you heard of low-cost passive funds that invest using factors like growth, quality and momentum? Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley and Rachel Winter, senior investment manager Rachel Winter talk investment themes and how to use them. Politics swung markets in September. US President Trump re-launched major tax reform plans, affecting US and Emerging Markets. But what did it mean for your money? And pensions vs buy-to-let property - which is the best for generating income in retirement. Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang finds out.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.
Oct 5, 2017 • 34min
Companies & Markets Show: On tiles, flooring, dogs, and kettles
IC editor John Hughman, is joined by Megan Boxall, Emma Powell and stockpicking guru Simon Thompson to discuss the big news in this week's magazine, including thoughts on Tesco’s results and London’s newest IPO. Produced by Alex Newman.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 29, 2017 • 25min
Personal Finance Show: Bonds to buy, P2P problems & more
Inflation is on the rise and central bankers in the US and UK look poised to raise interest rates – both things could have a big impact on the bonds in you portfolio. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Curtis Evans, fixed income investment director at Fidelity to look at how to invest now.Renewable energy schemes lost an important source of revenue earlier this year. Will it have an impact on the chunky yields investors currently take home? Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang investates. The team takes a look at some high profile issues in the peer-to-peer industry this year and asks if it is suffering problems. Produced by Dominic Toms.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 28, 2017 • 48min
Out with the old, in with the new
IC editor John Hughman, is joined by Megan Boxall, Julia Faurschou and stockpicking guru Simon Thompson to discuss the big news in this week's mag, including the potential sale of one perennially disappointing technology company and tips for picking IPO winners.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 25, 2017 • 17min
Boardroom Talk: Quiz Clothing
It's been a difficult year for British retail, so a new IPO was unexpected to say the least. Chief financial officer Gerard Sweeney and chief commercial officer Sheraz Ramzan from online fashion company Quiz dropped by to talk to Harriet Russell about why they thought now was the right time to take the company public, and what investors can expect the group to do next.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 22, 2017 • 29min
PF Show: A biotech bubble and turning to VCTs
On this week's Personal Finance Show Daniel Godfrey, chief executive of The People's Trust, joins the team to talk about this investment trust's forthcoming launch. They also look at why the manager of Worldwide Healthcare Trust fears a biotech bubble and wealthy investors are turning to VCTs.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.
