Investors' Chronicle

This week Dave Baxter explains why despite increasing numbers of UK companies slashing their dividends investment trusts should be able to continue to deliver a reliable income. Rosemary Banyard, manager of VT Downing Unique Opportunities Fund, says where she is finding opportunities in the UK small and mid-caps space, and profiles two companies that are doing well now and should continue to...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall about why Covid-19 could permanently change the way the world works, and Phil Oakley explains why he thinks talk of recovery is premature. 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 Financi...

On this week’s show Dave Baxter explains why funds which take an environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment approach have recently fared better. He and Steve Kenny, commercial director at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research, consider whether ESG funds can continue to do well and explain why you need to carefully examine them before you invest. And Steve and Mary McD...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman talks to Alex Newman and Phil Oakley about how income-seekers can survive the dividend crisis, why Covid-19 may bring about much-needed changes in attitudes towards market and business risk, and a tech giant that should be on every investor's watchlist. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 yea...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Megan Boxall and Phil Oakley about how science and government are mobilising their resources to beat Covid-19. 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 o...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley survey the damage Covid-19 has inflicted on global stock markets and explain why investors need to prepare themselves for the very different world it could leave behind. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is...

With markets tumbling and economies on lockdown, much of this week's Budget was focused on tackling the worst effects of the coronavirus. But with some eye-grabbing initiatives in the pensions and Isa space, deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter and Shore Financial Planning director Ben Yearsley discuss some of the implications the Budget could have on your finances.   Meanwhile inv...

On this week's show Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group, explains why you should not panic sell during falling markets and sets out some suggestions on how to manage your money through volatility. Personal finance writer Mary McDougall explains why European equities can provide good investment opportunities despite economic problems. And Jason sets out some of the tax benefits of Isa...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to regular contributor and our new daily Market Outlook writer Neil Wilson to assess the prospect for markets as the economic impact of Covid-19 starts to show up in company updates. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Inv...

On this week's show James Norton, senior investment planner at Vanguard   UK, highlights some bad investment habits and steps you can take to avoid falling into them. Mary MacDougall profiles some of the more common investment scams and sets out some tips on how to avoid falling into them. And Dave Baxter and James profile Vanguard’s new self invested personal pension (Sipp), and look at how...

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the potential economic and market impact of the coronavirus. 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...

In this week's show Dave Baxter explains why holding different assets might not diversify your portfolio as much as you think and what you need to do to ensure that your holdings are really differentiated. Katie Potts, manager of Herald Investment Trust, explains why the UK offers good tech opportunities and she invests more in the home market than the US. She also profiles some tech stocks that h...

On this weeks IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to commodities correspondent Alex Hamer and trader Michael Taylor about the latest twist in the Sirius tale, the surprising return of Gemfields, what the coronavirus means for precious metals, and the mineral complexities of electric vehicles.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for ove...

Andrew Ness, co-manager of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEM), explains how he tries to spot value and avoid traps, and what has recently contributed to the trust's performance.  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 o...

New BP chief executive Bernard Looney has stamped his authority on the company in his first month in the job, committing to getting the oil and gas supermajor to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. To do this, he will do away with the longstanding upstream and downstream divisions, although this is just about the only concrete detail available. In any case, this commitment marks a major change for...

On this week's show Dave Baxter looks at how a professional investor is managing UK equity risk, and which parts of the market and companies she thinks are worth it. Charlotte Ransom, chief executive officer of Netwealth, explains why you could lose money by trying to avoid certain risks, and sets out some strategies to help you stay invested while mitigating downside. They also consider...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk about why directors should own shares in the companies they run, the attractions of Relx and Avon Rubber, and the madness of Ocado's valuation 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 Fina...

After a dramatic exit from London in 2017,  Gemfields (SA:GML) is coming back. The emerald and ruby miner and Fabergé owner was taken off Aim by its major shareholder Pallinghurst, run by former BHP chief executive Brian Gilbertson. He and his son Sean had been involved in the precious stones company from the start, but the takeover saw a fight between the family and Gemfields management, led...

On this week's show Mary McDougall explains why professional investors don't think that the corona virus will impact China's long-term growth potential. Dave Baxter looks at when it is acceptable for funds to have a substantial allocation to cash. And  Christine Ross, client director and head of private office at Handelsbanken Wealth Management, highlights some  potential...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk about news that the CMA is planning to investigate competition across the UK and what it could mean for shareholders. 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 this week’s show Dave Baxter looks at how much money investors trapped in Neil Woodford’s former fund are getting back. Adrian Lowcock, head of personal investing at Willis Owen, explains how best to access illiquid assets and why investors shouldn’t panic in response to market volatility triggered by events such as the corona virus. Mary McDougall, meanwhile, sets out ways to ensure that...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show Phil Oakley tells John Hughman why Auto Trader is one of his favourite businesses, asks if Apple's shares can continue to motor, explains why Unilever is stuck in first gear, and why BT and McCarthy & Stone could be heading for a breakdown. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding inv...

On this week’s show Rachel Winter, associate investment director at Killik & Co, considers whether gold is good way to diversify your portfolio and suggests some ways to get exposure to it. She also says what areas of commercial property look like they have better prospects, and explains why liquidity is an important issue when choosing a fund. Investors' Chronicle has supported private i...

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk about why Fevertree is losing its fizz, JD Wetherspoon's winning pub formula, and how the examples of PepsiCo and Sage show why UK investors should broaden their horizons. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors'...

On this week's show Dave Baxter looks at what areas professional investors think could do well and how you can access them. David Jane, multi asset fund manager at Premier Miton, explains why he invests in some US equities despite arguably high valuations. And they highlight some areas of the bond market that should still deliver decent returns. Investors' Chronicle has supported pr...