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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 19, 2017 • 28min
Personal Finance Show: Woodford, ETFs & smartphones
On this week's show Ben Yearsley, director at Shore Financial Planning, joins the team to assess the merits of some major changes Neil Woodford has made to CF Woodford Equity Income Fund.They also consider the implications of the takeover of an ETF provider, and whether it is a good idea to manage your portfolio via your smartphone.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 18, 2017 • 37min
Companies & Markets Show: How to back the hack
On this week's podcast IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Megan Boxall to discuss the stock market winners from last weekend's NHS cyber attack, as well as a busy week on the company reporting calendar.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 16, 2017 • 7min
Boardroom Talk: Phoenix Spree Deutschland
We spoke with Mike Hilton, property adviser for Phoenix Spree Deutschland (PSDL), the property group specialising in the Berlin residential market. Floated on the London Stock Exchange in June 2015, Phoenix has already accumulated a portfolio worth €400m (£336m) and is well placed to take advantage of the ever increasing demand for rental properties in Berlin.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 12, 2017 • 22min
Personal Finance Show: When ethical funds aren't so ethical
Ethical funds might just surprise you. They can pay higher income than you'd expect and generate healthy returns. However, they might invest in stocks you're not so keen on too... This week's Personal Finance Show takes a look at when ethical funds aren't so ethical and looks at why some of them are outperforming.The team also tackles how to beat miserly interest rates by moving away from cash and into the market and also looks at why investment trust IPOs are back in fashion. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Andrew Summers, head of fund research at Investec Wealth and Emma Agyemang, Investors Chronicle personal finance writer.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 12, 2017 • 24min
Companies & Markets Show: Telcos, trials and text books
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Megan Boxall from the companies team to discuss the week's big market news, including troubles in the telco sector, turnaround potential at Pearson and a big drug trial success at AstraZeneca.Apologies for the lateness of the podcast – we had to re-record it after some technical glitches in the studio yesterday.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, 2017 • 12min
The Extraction Podcast: Bacanora Minerals
Bacanora Minerals (AIM:BCN), the only pure-play lithium miner listed in London, is "100 per cent" focused on securing financing for its lithium carbonate project in Sonora, Mexico by the end of 2017. So what is it now doing on the German-Czech border?For the latest extraction podcast, natural resources writer Alex Newman visited Zinnwald in Saxony, to see Bacanora's new project with Solar World and speak to chief executive Peter Secker about Sonora, German chemicals and surging lithium demand.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 5, 2017 • 21min
Personal Finance Show: Value income and making pensions last
In this week's personal finance show the team look at what has been driving Artemis Global Income fund's returns, and profile some ETFs which try to eliminate the dangers of equity income. They also discuss ways to make your pension pot last through your retirement.They are joined by Rosie Bullard, portfolio manager at James Hambro & Partners.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, 2017 • 34min
Companies & Markets show: Shops and drugs and rock and roll
In this week's companies and markets podcast IC editor John Hughman chats with Megan Boxall about the companies working on cures for his rock star lifestyle, and Harriet Russell about the improving fortunes of the grocery retail industry.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.
May 2, 2017 • 17min
Boardroom Talk: Provident Financial sheds its skin
Provident Financial enjoyed years of share price growth driven by its credit card subsidiary subsidiary Vanquis Bank. But its stock finished lower in 2016 as bookings fell and domestic economic concerns weighed. CEO Peter Crook talks with companies editor Ian Smith about a stronger start to 2017, and operational changes in the group's doorstep lending business.Provident's shares trade at a fairly hefty premium to their historic price-to-earnings ratio. Given the costs of growth, concerns about the UK economy and the potential disruption of its restructure - not to mention a regulatory review - should investors be nervous about its prospects?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 28, 2017 • 30min
Personal Finance Show: Overseas equity income
In this week's personal finance podcast the team highlight some of the risks facing UK equity income, and the merits of overseas equity income. They also update on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust and highlight some of the risks of taking advantage of pensions 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.
