On The Money

Today’s episode looks at the prospects for investing in India, which has been a top-performing stock market over the past decade, and performed particularly very well following the Covid-19 pandemic. However, returns have cooled lately, with the average India fund down around -17.4% over the past three months, and down -15.8% over the past six months. To find out why this sell-off occurred, Sam Be...

Kyle is joined by Lee Wild, head of equity strategy, to discuss three hypothetical portfolios intended to provide food for thought as part of income investors’ wider research. Kyle and Lee explain how they’ve structured each portfolio and run through the respective line-ups that aim to generate £10,000 of income in 2025.   To read the £10,000 portfolio articles, follow the links below: Lee’s share...

This week Kyle’s joined by friend of the pod Sam Benstead to explain why certain funds are consistently popular with investors. The duo also discuss trends, including investors looking to increase diversification within the US stock market. Kyle and Sam also examine three overlooked areas carrying cheap price tags and share some fund ideas. Sam is fixed income lead at interactive investor and, alo...

Activist investor Saba Capital has put investment trust discounts in the spotlight. In its view, discounts can leave investors trapped. In this episode, we take a deep dive into discounts, examining whether they are a problem or opportunity for investors. Joining Kyle to discuss this topic is Charlotte Cuthbertson, co-manager of MIGO Opportunities Trust, which specialises in hunting for investment...

This episode looks at the investment implications of inflation being more volatile and uncertain over the next decade. According to our guest, Tom Hibbert, multi-asset strategist at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, such a backdrop would make it more challenging for 60/40 portfolios (60% in shares and 40% in bonds) to deliver a good return. The renowned 60/40 investment strategy has served inve...

This week Kyle is joined by Craig Rickman, personal finance editor at interactive investor, to answer a range of listeners’ pension and investment questions. The subjects covered include inheritance tax changes to pensions, whether the pension landscape will change following the appointment of a new pensions minister, defensive funds that aim to protect capital, reducing concentration risk when in...

This week’s episode focuses on the big picture, explaining how the macroeconomic backdrop influences how financial markets perform. To discuss the impact of interest rates, inflation and fiscal policies on stocks and bonds, our guest is Michael Browne, chief investment officer at Martin Currie. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.c...

In this episode the focus is on China, including what the threat of tariffs following Donald Trump’s return to the White House means for Chinese companies and the stock market. To discuss this topic and highlight the opportunities and risks that come with investing in the country, Kyle is joined by Dale Nicholls, manager of Fidelity China Special Situations, an investment trust. On The Money is an...

This episode takes a deep dive into news that US activist investor Saba Capital is attempting to oust the boards of seven investment trusts in which it is the largest shareholder. In addition, it wants to introduce two new directors that it has chosen. Kyle is joined by Sam Benstead to discuss both sides of the argument, looking at why Saba is calling for change, and how the investment trust board...

The start of a year is a good time to consider setting some financial goals. Kyle is joined by Craig Rickman, personal finance editor at interactive investor, to run through practical pointers related to pensions and investments. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news . Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at in...

In our first episode of 2025, Kyle is joined by Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, to discuss key drivers for stock markets in the year ahead. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news . Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at interactive investor. Important information: This material is inten...

In our last episode of 2024, Kyle is joined by Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, to reflect on investment predictions made at the start of the year. Topics discussed include M&A, artificial intelligence and the “Magnificent Seven”, the UK market, recession, inflation, and yields. The recording took place on 9 December 2024. We wish all our listeners a wonderful festive p...

This episode takes a deep dive into the artificial intelligence (AI) theme. To discuss the topic, Kyle is joined by Chris Ford, manager of the Sanlam Global Artificial Intelligence fund. Ford explains how the theme has broadened since the fund launched in 2017, how he picks potential AI winners, and why he has four of the so-called Magnificent Seven among the top 10 holdings: Nvidia, Microsoft, Am...

Since the start of 2023, global stock market returns have been heavily influenced by a small number of US technology companies, the so-called Magnificent Seven. However, there are plenty of opportunities for investors to consider both in and outside the technology sector. Joining Kyle to discuss the case for Europe, and to explain how investing in Europe can give investors exposure to technology t...

This episode focuses on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision, announced in the Autumn Budget, to scrap the inheritance tax (IHT) exemption on unspent pensions from April 2027. Kyle is joined by Craig Rickman, personal finance editor at interactive investor, to unpick what it means for those looking to pass on wealth. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and...

Over the long term, some private equity investment trusts have delivered a strong performance, but in the short term it's been more challenging owing to interest rate rises. This has led to some uncertainty over the underlying valuations of assets held in private equity trusts. To address the concerns that some investors have, Kyle speaks to Steven Tredget of Oakley Capital Investments, a private...

In this episode Kyle is joined by Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, to discuss what the US election result means for investors. The duo explain how stock markets and bonds initially reacted, and name key sectors to watch. Kyle also explains how investors can reduce concentration risk given that the ‘Magnificent Seven’ now account for around a third of the S&P 500 index....

In this episode, we focus on infrastructure, an asset class that behaves differently to shares and bonds. Joining Kyle to explain what this investment area can add to a portfolio is Donal Reynolds, manager of abrdn Global Infrastructure Equity. He points out that infrastructure offers inflation protection, explains why lower interest rates act as a tailwind, and runs through three long-term trends...

Kyle is joined by friend of the pod Craig Rickman, personal finance editor at interactive investor, to examine key announcements in the Labour Party’s first Budget in 14 years. The duo discuss how the measures could affect your personal finances. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news . Kyle Caldwell is Collect...

In this episode, on the back of a pick-up in takeover activity, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in stock market acquisitions. Joining Kyle to discuss the topic is Ken Wotton, who manages various funds, including Strategic Equity Capital investment trust and funds for Gresham House. Wotton explains how he approaches takeover offers for the stocks he owns, and identifies key ingredients of...

Kyle finds out the reasons for the largest-ever investment trust merger involving Alliance Trust and Witan, which have combined to form Alliance Witan. Joining Kyle to explain how the two trust portfolios will be blended is Craig Baker, global chief investment officer at Willis Towers Watson, the investment manager for Alliance Trust. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more...

Kyle is joined by friend of the pod Sam Benstead to discuss speculation that the inheritance tax (IHT) break that most AIM stocks qualify for could be removed in this month’s Budget. The duo explain how the removal of the IHT sweetener would likely cause a sizeable sell-off for shares listed on the junior exchange, and discuss the funds that heavily invest in AIM stocks.  On The Money is an intera...

This week, Kyle talks to Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, about a new way of owning the market passively by backing underdog stocks that have been kicked out of big indices, such as the S&P 500. The duo discuss the potential flaws in how most index funds and ETFs track the market, and Arnott gives his views on whether valuations have become too extreme for US technology stocks. On T...

In our latest episode, we offer an overview of the macroeconomic picture, highlighting reasons for investors to be cheerful and fearful. Joining Kyle to explain why he expects the next 12 months to be a tug of war for markets is Sunil Krishnan, head of multi-asset funds at Aviva Investors. Topics discussed include inflation, interest rates, gold, and the US election. On The Money is an interactive...

To mark our 100th episode Kyle interviewed Terry Smith, manager of Fundsmith Equity. Among the topics discussed are whether it has become harder for active funds to outperform the index due to the strong performance of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks. Terry also runs through the rationales behind the two stocks he has bought this year. He explains why Diageo was recently sold, and why he hasn’...