Investors' Chronicle

The UK loves chocolate - the average Brit eats around 8kg of chocolate a year. And we’re not the only ones. The chocolate industry is worth over $100bn worldwide, and growing. So grab a hot chocolate, reach for a box of celebrations, and join in the discussion about the big business of confectionery. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting...

On this week's Alpha podcast, John Hughman chats to Algy Hall about the thinking behind his Alpha stock screens, why recent data suggests UK shares could be coming back into fashion, and how investment trusts could be a good way to play the recovery. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chro...

What's a sensible proportion of your portfolio to invest in Bitcoin and other crypto assets? James Norrington speaks to Vilhelm German, Chief Technology Officer at Swiss crypto exchange Bitnuk.com. who as you would expect is bullish but he still believes investors should be circumspect. Since the interview was recorded last week Bitcoin broke the $50,000 value mark, on news of buying by Tesla, ano...

On the week's Not Your Normal Finance Show we visit the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, and the most famous of them all: bitcoin. John Hughman speaks to the IC's Oliver Telling to find out what bitcoin is, how you can buy it, and whether you should. And James Norrington hears the bull case from Vilhelm German, Chief Technology Officer at Swiss crypto exchange Bitnuk.com. Investors' Chronicle h...

China is a market that investors simply cannot ignore. Despite being the epicentre of the pandemic and at the helm of geopolitical tensions, it had the best performance of any major stock market last year and innovation is proceeding in some Chinese companies at a rate second to none. But there are concerns about bubbles forming in some sectors.  In this interview, Dale Nicholls, manager of F...

On this week's Alpha Podcast John and Phil reminisce about their dotcom boom days and the bubble-like behaviour of today's markets, and why it could be worth drowning your sorrows with a snifter of Diageo shares. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by t...

It’s been a mixed year for the health and fitness industry. On the one hand, gyms, clubs, and pools have all had prolonged periods of closure, but on the other, you only need to go down to your local park at the weekend to witness the crowds of walkers, runners and cyclists. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment oppor...

On this week's Alpha podcast John and Phil go on the hunt for more shares with the feelgood factor, despite some worrying words in Terry Smith's latest Fundsmith letter 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...

Donald Trump’s ban from Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat has put private media groups under the spotlight. Were they right to do it? Should social media be self-regulated or does it need an external body? And are the regulators of the mainstream media even getting it right? We answer all those thorny questions in our first episode of 2021. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the...

On this week's Alpha Podcast John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk about the prospects for three companies that have seen business boom as a result of Covid-restrictions: Games Workshop, Frontier Developments and Just Eat Takeaway. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by t...

The destruction of risk free returns thanks to low interest rates means investors have to understand the risks inherent in chasing gains from assets like shares. James Norrington talks to Graham Harrison, Managing Director of Asset Risk Consultants (ARC) about the challenges facing portfolio managers. ARC runs the Private Client Index series, a selection of dynamic risk-weighted benchmarks for the...

Baillie Gifford’s flagship fund, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT), has delivered eye watering returns in recent years. In 2020 alone, the fund’s net assets doubled to over £18.5bn. In this interview, the trust’s co-managers James Anderson and Tom Slater tell Mary McDougall where the next leg of growth is and how they approach finding the next stock market stars. Mr Anderson says we ar...

Jeremy Gratham, co-founder of GMO Asset Management speaks to Nilushi Karunaratne about whether companies, governments and investors are taking enough action on climate change, what he hopes to see from the incoming Biden administration and how investors should see climate change as an opportunity for their portfolios. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 year...

Wheaton Precious Metals chief executive Randy Smallwood on the steaming business model, gold's prospects and how to operate in a world where ESG is getting more and more important. Plus why Wheaton has added a London listing. Looking for more? We dive into  Wheaton's business model . Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting re...

On this week's Alpha Podcast John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the crazy world of unicorn IPOs, the bidding war for Codemasters, and why Avon Rubber's share price has been stopped in its tracks. 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...

With Christmas only a week and a half away, we thought we’d attempt to bring the festive cheer with a look at Christmas shopping. 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.

This week our guest is the American investor, former fund manager and financial commentator Jim Rogers. A noted China and commodities bull, he moved to Singapore in 2007 so he and his family could be in Asia and closer to what he and many others argue is the economic heart of the world. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewa...

Phil Oakley chats with former analyst and hedge fund investor Steve Clapham about his new book and how to research companies well. 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.

Maggie, 90, has become the first Brit to receive a vaccine for coronavirus outside of clinical trials. She received the jab in Coventry Hospital in front of the world’s media and declared “if I can have it at 90, you can have it too.” Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a servi...

Investing in the UK market has largely been a recipe for underperformance in recent years - but some have clearly bucked this trend and now expect better news. Keith Ashworth-Lord, who runs the hugely successful CFP SDL UK Buffettology fund, has generated strong returns despite the difficulties of the market. He remains an evangelist for UK stocks, describes the current pessimism on the marke...

On this week's IC Alpha podcast James Norrington and Phil Oakley discuss whether three highly-rated UK shares - the London Stock Exchange, AJ Bell and Avon Rubber - can live up to their quality ratings. 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 . Host...

About ten years ago, Dr Bronwyn King was a doctor working on a lung cancer ward in Melbourne, Australia. Today, she fronts a campaign that, according to  its website , has persuaded financial institutions with as much as $11tn in assets under management to join its global movement calling for a tobacco-free world. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 yea...

The £120bn gaming industry is another one of those rare markets seemingly unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s come a long way in its half a century lifespan. 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 f...

On this week's Alpha Podcast James Norrington talks to Phil Oakley about how the example of Sage shows why investing in the UK is becoming ever more difficult, whether Future's bid for GoCo makes sense, and why AO World might keep delivering. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is...

2020 has been a difficult year for many industries, but one that has bucked the trend is the home improvement sector. It makes sense - most people have had more time at home than ever before, and more free time in general to make changes.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle...