Talking Capital

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Earnings season : what have we learnt so far and what effect will AI have on big tech? US growth : is momentum shifting towards positioning for a period of stronger growth? Inflation : what impact would a potential divergence in policy have on markets?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Middle East : how might the recent escalations affect markets in the short and long term? Gold : what is driving the continued rally in the gold price? China : how have the markets reacted to the latest stimulus package?

In this Private Equity special, Ian is joined by special guest Enrica Dacomo, Investment Research Director at CapGen. Ian and Enrica discuss: The characteristics of a good manager How to find and assess a manager How to gain access to top managers

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Summer recap:  what did the market movements over summer teach us? Interest rates: how should investors think about portfolios in a time of falling rates? Private equity: why should investors have exposure to private equity?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss three potential paths for the global economy and the likelihood of each: AI revolution : could investment in AI power a wave of economic and productivity growth? Inflation : will the actions of the Fed lead to an economic slowdown? US recession : is the US economy already heading towards a recession?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Geopolitics : how do elections and political risk influence our approach to portfolio construction? Markets wrap : what were the major themes of the last quarter and what changes did we make in portfolios? Market concentration : is this higher than average concentration unusual and what does it mean for investors?

In this BioTech special, with guest, Steve Sawyer, Investment Research Director at CapGen, Ian and Steve discuss: The current opportunities in BioTech What excellent looks like in a BioTech manager The challenge of equity manager research

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Oil : what has been driving the oil price recently? UK equities : why have UK equities recently hit all-time highs and what is their role in client portfolios? BioTech : why is BioTech of interest at the moment and how do we differentiate it from other tech endeavours?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: US Consumer : what is the state of consumption in the US and how does wealth disparity impact the consumer segment? Copper : what does the recent rise in copper prices indicate and how should investors consider copper within the context of a portfolio? Quantitative investing : what is Jim Simons' legacy and how should investors should think about quantitati...

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: China : What is our prognosis on the equity rebound and how are we managing Chinese exposure within client portfolios? Japan : What is the current situation with the Yen and does it represent an investment opportunity? US employment : What is the current state of the US jobs market and what impact does the employment sector have on the overall economy?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Earnings season : what have we learnt from recent earnings announcements about investor positioning, and what are our expectations for the remainder of the season? Active vs passive : with the recent dispersion and pick-up in volatility - how should we be thinking about active vs. passive? Bonds : as upward pressure on yields continues, are bonds looking mo...

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Inflation : what is our prognosis and how do we expect the Fed to react to the data? Commodities : what should we expect to see from commodity markets in the coming months? Real Estate : what does the recent activity indicate about the US real estate market and where are the key opportunities?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Markets : what were the major themes of the first quarter and what might this mean for the rest of 2024? IPOs : what does the recent launch of Truth Social and Reddit as public companies indicate about the landscape for IPOs, and the health of the market more broadly? Private Equity : what is the current state of private markets and where are the challenges...

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Interest rates : what led to the interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan and what does this mean more broadly for interest rates? Gold : what has driven the recent rally in gold price and what is its role in portfolios now? Europe : what is the current state of the European economy?

In this credit special, with guest, Kunal Chavda, Investment Research Director at CapGen, Ian and Kunal discuss: The current shape of the credit fund market The credit opportunities we're exploring at the moment How we select managers, and the longer term trends we've observed over time

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: GRANOLA : are Europe's largest stocks healthy for markets? Is concentration no longer just a US problem? Recession : what do recessions in the UK and Japan mean for investors? Credit : how are we using credit in portfolios, and is public or private more attractive? 

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Earnings season : what have we seen so far and have there been any surprises? 60/40 : is there still merit in 60/40 and do bonds still have a role to play? China : what is the current situation and what does this mean for investors?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Earnings season : what are we expecting and how will markets react? Interest rates : in a "one trade" world, which asset classes are least correlated to rates and are they attractive? Hedge funds : will the next few years be kinder to hedge funds, what is their role in portfolios now?

In this episode, Ian and Robert look ahead to 2024, discussing: Q1 : what has caused the market turbulence at the start of this year, and what are the key data releases to look out for to indicate what lies ahead? Opportunities: what are the key opportunities you are interested in at the moment and why? 2024 Elections: how might these affect markets in the short and long term?

In this end of year special, Ian and Robert discuss: Macroeconomic and market dynamics : what were the trends and how did they affect asset prices? 2023 predictions : what were investors and pundits predicting for the year and how accurate were they? Looking ahead : what do you think is on the horizon for investors in 2024 and how are we positioned?

In this commercial real estate special, with guest, Ross Davies, Head of Real Estate at CapGen, Ian and Ross discuss: Key trends across different sectors of commercial real estate The current opportunity set in specific sectors How families can access and assess these opportunities

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: The "magnificent seven" : why is there such a stark diversion between these stocks and small cap equities? Currency risk : how are we managing currencies in client portfolios? REITS : opportunity or value trap?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Latest economic data: what’s behind the market bounce? Debt markets: where are the risks and opportunities in public and private debt? Emerging markets: why have some proved so resilient, and which areas are we looking at?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Israel/Hamas war : how have the markets responded? World wars : how have world wars affected markets historically and what are the chances we're heading towards WW3? A multi-polar world : what do changing global power dynamics mean for asset allocators today?

In this episode, Ian and Robert discuss: Bonds : why are bonds selling off and what does this mean for other asset classes? Hard landing: what is the likelihood of a harder landing and what does this mean for portfolio construction? Defensive asset classes : what has been a defensive asset class so far this year and do you expect this to change?