Word on the Street
Barclays
Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays Bank where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2023 • 12min
#221: ARX Investimentos - What are the challenges of investing in emerging markets?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Rogério Poppe (CEO of ARX Investimentos) about the opportunities and challenges of investing in Brazilian shares, as well as reviewing the latest sharp rise in the Bank of England’s interest rate and whether investors should worry about the UK’s rising debt.
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 15, 2023 • 19min
#220: Baillie Gifford - Value vs. growth: Where is the future of growth investing?
In the second of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Stuart Dunbar (Partner at Baillie Gifford) about what is a growth investment, what investors look for in growth stocks, and what the future looks like for growth and value investing.
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 14, 2023 • 17min
#219: Schroders - Value vs. growth: Is the search for value still relevant?
In this first of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Roberta Barr (Head of Value Team ESG and Fund Manager at Schroders) about what defines value investing, the challenges of identifying value stocks, and what drives a successful value investor.
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Jun 8, 2023 • 14min
#218: Does bad news lead investors to make bad decisions?
We discuss the significant challenges facing China and the US, and how the precarious global economy may lead investors to reach the wrong conclusions, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).

Jun 1, 2023 • 10min
#217: Has inflation (finally) passed its peak?
We look at the latest news from US, the impact of rampant inflation in the UK and elsewhere, and if opportunities to invest in AI (artificial intelligence) are already becoming apparent, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

May 25, 2023 • 10min
#216: What next for Europe?
This week, we delve into Europe in a bit more detail following a tumultuous start to the year for the region’s equity markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing) and Sean Markowicz (Senior Investment Strategist).
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

May 18, 2023 • 14min
#215: Does diversification still work?
We look at whether diversified multi-asset portfolios are still the way forward, take stock on the ongoing US debt ceiling debate, while navigating a surge in interest rates, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

May 11, 2023 • 10min
#214: Do higher interest rates change how you invest?
With the Bank of England once again raising its base rate this week, we look at the relationship between policy rates and cash. We also investigate whether higher cash savings can better the returns from investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

May 9, 2023 • 26min
#213: Fidelity - Where are the investment opportunities in China?
This week, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) speaks with Himalee Bahl (Investment Director at Fidelity International) about how much Asia, especially China, has changed post-pandemic and whether investors can find new opportunities emerging in one of the world’s largest economies.
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Apr 28, 2023 • 13min
#212: Why is it important to know your tax threshold?
We discuss the importance for UK investors to know what tax threshold they are in, the impact of the recent changes to the thresholds, and what they can do to become more tax-efficient, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Director) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/


