Investors Chronicle

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 investment writer Mary McDougall delves into a controversial sector – absolute return funds – and asks how effective they are in volatile markets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Isas and how you can save for retirement with them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 it compares to other platform Sipps.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the potential economic and market impact of the coronavirus.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 have done well and explains why a holding under pressure is still a good company.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 the industry. We've brought in Panmure Gordon analyst Colin Smith to talk radical change in oil and gas, virtue signalling and the Looney revolution.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 whether a new type of report will help you establish whether funds are good value for money.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 by chief executive at the time Ian Harebottle. In this episode of the Extraction Podcast, Sean Gilbertson – now chief executive of Gemfields – shows us stunning stones, explains why rubies, emeralds and sapphires are different from struggling diamonds and why he wants to keep the loss-making Fabergé in the portfolio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 IHT changes that could affect the way you plan for this and which tax efficient wrappers will help you get the most out of your investments.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 you take part in votes on your listed investments.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.