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.
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Apr 30, 2021 • 23min
#110 Should you “sell in May”?
This week, we revisit the old investment adage “Sell in May and go away”, discussing whether it’s wisdom or whimsy, and if this year markets will break the trend, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
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 23, 2021 • 20min
#109 Will newly adopted spending habits continue as lockdown eases?
This week, we discuss the various changes to spending habits brought on by three successive lockdowns and whether they will persist as restrictions ease, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager)
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 21, 2021 • 15min
Monthly Market Insights: Can stock markets continue to rise?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the first quarter of the year and what might lie ahead.
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 16, 2021 • 15min
#108 Is a healthy population critical to strong economic growth?
This week, we talk about how the past year has shown that health and economic activity are intrinsically linked, and how this relationship affects the road ahead, with Nicky Eggers (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/

Apr 9, 2021 • 19min
#107 How are fund managers adjusting to post-pandemic investing?
This week, we talk about how fund managers are adjusting their views for a post-pandemic world to better assess where new investment opportunities could soon arise, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Director).
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 1, 2021 • 26min
#106 What opportunities may emerging markets hold for UK investors?
This week, we discuss emerging markets, which have bounced back strongly since the start of the pandemic. Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Mansell (Senior Fund Manager) and Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) talk about how these markets differ from developed markets and the right approach to include them in your investments.
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/

Mar 26, 2021 • 20min
#105 How can inflation affect the prospects for a ‘rip-roaring’ UK recovery?
This week we discuss the topic increasingly on everyone’s minds: inflation. While the Bank of England’s chief economist predicts a great, post-coronavirus surge in economic recovery, we weigh up the risks that inflation could pose for savers and investors, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) 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/

Mar 19, 2021 • 20min
#104 Could ‘home bias’ make many investors miss out on global growth?
This week, we talk about ‘home bias’ and how the attraction of investing in your local market could mean missing out on global growth opportunities, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
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/

Mar 12, 2021 • 20min
#103 Is the UK market as attractive as it seems to investors?
This week, we talk about the recent market rally, what lies behind the recent boom in mergers and acquisitions, and new stock market listings, and how UK fund managers approach responsible investing, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager).
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/

Mar 9, 2021 • 16min
Monthly Market Insights: Too much of a good thing?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about market developments in February and what to expect from the month ahead.
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/


