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In this quarter’s podcast, we look back on an eventful first half of 2026, shaped by geopolitical tension, energy concerns and a narrow, AI-led equity rally. We discuss how portfolios performed across Return and Diversifying Assets, why economic resilience has helped offset earlier stagflation fears, and how we are responding with disciplined portfolio adjustments while seeking attractive long-ter...

In this Portfolio Spotlight podcast, Sarah Ball, Investment Specialist, speaks with Ramesh Rajagopalan, Equity Analyst and Portfolio Manager, about how the team uses “roadmaps” to make disciplined long-term investment decisions under uncertainty.

Markets experienced renewed volatility amid geopolitical shocks and rising energy prices, while portfolio diversification helped cushion returns. We review performance across assets, explain the impact of currency and AI-driven rotations, and outline how we are positioning portfolios cautiously while selectively investing in long-term opportunities created by market dislocation.

In this episode, Sarah Ball, Investment Specialist, speaks with Rorrie Mars, Equity Analyst, about the effects of AI for long-term investing.

Markets delivered another year of strong returns, driven by AI momentum and cyclical sectors. We review portfolio performance, explain currency impacts, and outline how we manage risk while identifying areas of long-term opportunity amid shifting valuations and geopolitical uncertainty

In this edition of Portfolio Spotlight, Sarah Ball and Mark Wallace are joined by Henry Engelhardt, Founder and CEO Emeritus of Admiral. They the discuss the importance of culture, and its correlation with business success.

Markets have climbed steadily to new highs, led once again by technology and momentum stocks. In this podcast, we look at how our portfolios performed in comparison and why we continue to avoid areas where valuations look stretched. We then discuss the risk of irrational exuberance in markets, how we are protecting portfolios and where we still see long-term opportunity.

Sarah Ball, our Investment Specialist, sits down with Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, and Hughie Jessel, Head of Fund Research, to unpack the role of diversifying assets in how we construct portfolios. 

Despite a strong close for markets this quarter, the path there was far from smooth. In this episode, we look at how our portfolios performed through the volatility, and where we made adjustments, both in terms of equity holdings and protection strategies. We also discuss our views on wider macroeconomic conditions, interest rates and currencies, and the areas where we continue to find long-term v...

In this episode, Sarah Ball, our Investment Specialist, sits down with Rorrie Mars, Equity Analyst, to explore the investment case for Texas Instruments (TI), demystifying the world of analog semiconductors and why TI stands out in a rapidly evolving industry.

The first quarter of 2025 saw global stocks hit new highs, then pull back, as investor sentiment shifted in an uncertain environment. In this podcast, we discuss the factors affecting performance, how we've positioned portfolios more defensively over the last year, and where we believe the best opportunities may lie in future. While we also address the recent market developments sparked by Preside...

In this portfolio spotlight podcast Sarah Ball, our Investment Specialist, speaks with Nicola Muirhead, Equity Analyst, to discuss the outlook of some long-standing holdings within our portfolio, US cable stocks: Cable One, Comcast and Charter Communications.

Global stocks were up nearly a fifth in 2024 – a second year of double digit returns, with the US and its tech juggernauts being the driving seat of a narrowly led market. However, the imminent return of President Trump, bolstered by a Republican sweep of Congress has caused uncertainty around the ‘MAGA’ agenda, and what the impact will be in the US and globally.   In this podcast, CEO Helen Watso...

In this portfolio spotlight podcast Sarah Ball, our Investment Specialist, speaks to Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss the decision-making process we use when choosing a company to invest in, including why some businesses do not make the cut.

It has been a year of economic and political upheaval for investors, but what is the outlook for the market as we reach the final months of 2024?  Stock market growth this year has been narrow while core inflation has remained stubbornly high, posing challenges for investors and policymakers alike. In this podcast, Client Adviser Sophie Kilvert, sitting in for Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Bal...

Host Sarah Ball speaks to Ashish Swarup, Founder of Aikya, to discuss the history of fund, how it chooses its investments and the wider outlook for emerging markets.

The mid-point of the year is a good time to take stock of what has been an eventful few months. Global stock markets have enjoyed double-digit returns since January, but there are concerns that market performance is being driven by just a handful of companies. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Kevin Gardiner, Global Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Man...

Host Sarah Ball sits down with Equity Analyst Nicola Muirhead to discuss the outlook for Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most eminent and enduring companies in the financial sector.

Markets have enjoyed a strong start to 2024, with global stocks up 8% so far this year. However, inflation remains above target in many major economies, putting pressure on central banks to delay interest rate cuts. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to assess the outlook for rates this year....

Host Sarah Ball sits down with Equity Analyst Francisco Leal to discuss Constellation Software, a Canadian software company. We examine the company's recent activities and future earnings potential.

Amid stubbornly high inflation, geopolitical tensions and gloomy sentiment, 2023 defied expectations and produced a strong year for investors. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss the remarkable returns from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ US tech stocks, the trajectory for interest rates and...

The bond market has started to become an interesting proposition for investors for the first time in over a decade. As interest rates have risen, so too have the yields offered by previously unfavoured bonds. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss the growing opportunities in the bond m...

Businesses across the world are looking to act in a more sustainable manner, and how they transport their goods has become a key consideration. In this podcast Sarah Ball is joined by Rorrie Mars to discuss the latest addition to our portfolio, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This is a railroad company operating across Canada, the United States and Mexico, which we believe is destined for gro...

Stubborn inflation and rising interest rates have been the dominant story in the UK in 2023, but will this change in the second half of the year? In this episode, CEO Helen Watson is joined by Global Investment Strategist, Kevin Gardner and Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Hugo Capel Cure to discuss the ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks that have driven market returns so far this year, how our portf...

With post-pandemic revenge travel still a dominant trend and summer holidays on the horizon, Sarah Ball sits down with Ramesh Rajagopalan to discuss our holding in booking.com, the popular online travel agency. The global pandemic greatly affected the travel sector, but we believe booking.com maintains a competitive advantage and attractive prospects to increase earning power.