Investors' Chronicle

Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services and FundCalibre , suggests some asset allocations to address what could be a volatile year ahead for markets. Deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala looks at how taking a contrarian value approach has played out for Scottish Investment Trust (SCIN). And Darius weights up the merits of allocating to alternative ass...

Unlike many other funds, BMO Managed Portfolio Trust (BMPG) doesn’t invest its assets directly into shares or bonds, but rather into other investment trusts. Its manager Peter Hewitt tells personal finance editor Leonora Walters what his process is for selecting investment trusts, and what are some of the most important things investors should consider when choosing trusts for income and grow...

Numerous psychological factors push investors into making mistakes. Victor Ricciardi, author and Assistant Professor of Financial Management at Goucher College, Maryland, and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, discuss how the fear of missing out or looking to make maximum returns without considering the risks can be controlled, and the crucial role played by portfolio rebalancing.  Invest...

On this week's show Adrian Lowcock, head of personal investing at Willis Owen, joins the team to look at what drove markets in 2018 and what might shape the investment landscape in 2019. They assess the prospects for areas including UK equity growth and income, China and tech shares.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding i...

As 2018 ends with UK equity markets on shaky ground, big clouds hang over many sectors for the year ahead. From struggling high street retailers to safe property plays, and buoyant industrials to takeover-ripe payments firms, our companies writers look at the themes which are set to dominate 2019, whichever way near-term political sentiment blows.  Produced by Dominic Toms. Featurin...

The psychology of investing is different to the psychology of trading. Longer time horizons mean the investor’s mindset needs to be different to that of a trader. Self-made millionaire investor and author Mark Shipman and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, discuss how to ignore short-term noise, hold your nerve in times of market volatility, and retain focus on long-term targets. Investors' Ch...

On this week's Personal Finance Show, the team are joined by Peter Elston, chief investment officer at Seneca Investment Management, and Dave Baxter, deputy editor of Money Management and Asset Allocator, to discuss how investors should prepare for potential volatility in stock markets next week. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewa...

On the week's Companies & Markets Show IC editor John Hughman talks to Julia Faurschou and Phil Oakley about two companies turning their backs on North American expansion, and two very UK-centric companies faring rather better than you might expect. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' C...

Every trader makes mistakes. But there are a number of things you can do to minimise those occasions. Andreas Clenow, Chief Investment Officer at ACIES Asset Management, and Chris Beauchamp, IG's Chief Market Analyst, share their thoughts on how to avoiding making mistakes. Solid preparation, sticking to a trading plan, keeping records and cutting losses quickly can make a big difference. Investor...

On this week's Personal Finance Show, the team discuss how politics and central banks dominated the news agenda this week, and how bizarre comments from across the pond sent US equities higher. Investors Chronicle economist Chris Dillow and manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust Stuart Widdowson explain   what the Bank of England report on Brexit really means, and what signs...

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show, editor John Hughman talks to Alex Newman about what could be the twilight of the oil industry, while Phil Oakley explains why the share prices of some former investor favourites are on the slide. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is...

In trading, you can make more losing trades than winning trades and still make money. But while it is key to always cut losses and run profits, that can be harder than it sounds. Pride means wanting to be proved right, while fear can drive us to grab at profits. Bestselling author and founder of TurtleTrader.com Michael Covel, and self-made millionaire investor and author Mark Shipman mull taking...

In this week's show David Cornell, manager of India Capital Growth Fund, says where he is finding the best growth opportunities in the Indian market. Deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala profiles some financials funds that are turning to tech, and David explains why two of his largest holdings are technology companies. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for o...

On this week's IC Companies and Markets show editor John Hughman asks Harriet Russell whether Black Friday could mean more pain for UK retailers, and speaks to Phil Oakley as his quest for quality shares sees him take to the skies and the bottle. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicl...

Fear can be a problem for traders, but over-confidence can be just as damaging. Trading can bring moments of euphoria, but it can be psychologically tough when things are going against you. Author, fund manager and industry expert in futures and hedge funds Jack Schwager and IG Analyst Joshua Mahony discuss the impact that fear, greed and bias can have on trading, and give their thoughts on how a...

Peter Walls, manager of Unicorn Mastertrust, considers how conventional this year's equity investment trust launches are and whether it's a good idea to invest in IPOs. He also highlights two investment trusts for growth and income, and set out the contrarian case for UK equities. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment...

On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Harriet Russell and Julia Faurschau about the ongoing struggles of the retail and travel industries, and how AstraZeneca has delivered a rare ray of sunshine in a difficult market. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chr...

Spreads and commissions mean you are in a losing position as soon as you enter a trade. Some very human responses can then exacerbate the situation, causing you to snatch at profits and run losses. Brett Steenbarger, trader, author and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and IG Analyst Chris Beauchamp discuss tools and techniques for master...

Michael Ingram, chief market strategist at WH Ireland , and deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala consider which kind of defensive income shares should provide the best protection in falling markets. Emma Agyemang explains how an allocation to unquoted investments has boosted Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's returns. And Michael considers the outlook for US equities followi...

On this week's IC companies and markets show, editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why we should be wary of adjusted profits, and Harriet Russell explains what two major retailers need to do to get back on track. 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 Fi...

Investing in debt is possibly the most challenging it's been in almost ten years. Krishna Memani, CIO and Head of Fixed Income at Oppenheimer Funds, and Oliver Smith, Portfolio Manager at IG, investigate the opportunities available in an environment where the general direction of rates is upward as central banks tighten their fiscal policies. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in...

In this week's show Anna Sofat, founder of Addidi Wealth, looks at some changes announced in the budget that could have a significant effect on your wealth sooner than expected. She and the IC team also consider what effect the abolition of PFI could have on infrastructure funds, and if emerging markets can continue to grow despite this year's volatility. Investors' Chronicle has supported private...

On this week's IC companies and markets show editor John Hughman is joined by Megan Boxall and Phil Oakley to discuss a busy week on the markets, including how Restaurant Group's latest acquisition could leave it with indigestion, why China is on course to become the world's biggest healthcare market, and the biggest stories from this year's Budget.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private...

Is demand from China the dominant factor driving oil and metal markets, or is its influence overstated? Ed Morse, Global Head of Commodities Research at Citigroup, and Josh Mahony, market analyst at IG, give their opinions, and discuss trading strategies for the coming months. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opp...

Mike Schozer, chief investment officer at Hadrian’s Wall Capital, explains how to get a high income from small to medium-sized enterprise loans. The IC team also explain why it could be beneficial to get exposure to a geographic region via more than one fund, and why selling a fund at the right time is as important is buying it at the right time.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private in...