Investors Chronicle

December's general election is being steered by Brexit and a slowing UK economy. Political economist Ruth Lea weighs up UK plc's strengths and weaknesses as the country enters uncertain territory. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, sets out what you need to consider if you are invested in one of the former Woodford funds and wondering what to do next. He also considers if the Invesco Income and High Income funds' allocations to small and micro-caps are a serious risk, and highlights other funds invested in similar areas to these but which have more consistent track records.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com, about what dovish signals from the MPC mean for the market, the latest political problems for bookies, and why two retail bellwethers are struggling to revive their fortunes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Harries built up a strong record as a global equity income investor at Newton Investment Management but four years ago left to join Troy Asset Management. He says how he runs the fund he currently manages, Trojan Global Income (GB00BD82KQ40), and how his approach differs to what he did at Newton. He also explains how he incorporates Troy's house emphasis on wealth preservation into his approach and why despite being able to invest across the world he thinks it's worth having a substantial allocation to UK equities.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The general election offers markets hope for a turning point in the Brexit saga. IG's Joshua Mahoney and Joshua Warner assess the likely impact of the most widely predicted outcomes of the vote on the UK economy, and mull what they’d spell for sterling.Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh twists and turns in the Brexit process have left UK equity investors with little certainty but plenty of potential opportunities. In this week's Personal Finance Show, Chelsea Financial Services managing director Darius McDermott looks at the impact future developments could have on both sterling and UK domestic assets, and what this means for portfolios. He and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter also discuss the bigger question of whether value investing is finally due a comeback, and how this should feed into fund selection. We also look at the latest Woodford news and what the future might hold for his funds. Our podcast is available across different distribution channels to allow you to access it in the most convenient way. Find us on Acast, Stitcher, iTunes and Spotify.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Simon Thompson about how his Ben Graham-inspired approach has delivered stunning gains from this year's Bargain Shares portfolio and why there could be more upside to come. Plus what the coming election could mean for the markets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Onthis week's show Dave Baxter looks at who Woodford Patient Capital Trust's new managers will be, what their experience is and what they will charge investors. Jon Forster, co-manager of Impax Environmental Markets, explains what areas the trust invests in, how he selects investments and where he is finding new opportunities.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to trader Michael Taylor about a topic of much mystique – the role of market makers. Plus a look at the subject of a reader's email – the chart pattern of Sylvania Platinum and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When will sterling start trading on fundamentals and not on Brexit? Will UK equities rise if there’s a deal? Peter Dixon, Global Financial Economist at Commerzbank mulls the markets as the uncertainty continues. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter looks at why it was decided to close LF Woodford Equity Income Fund and what is going to happen to the other funds that were run by Woodford Investment Management. Rachel Winter, associate investment director at Killk & Co, explains what you should monitor to ensure your funds are still doing what they should be. They also consider the implications of growing trade tensions on equity markets, and if and what investors should do to protect against these.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Editor John Hughman and Phil Oakley discuss the effect of a Brexit breakthrough on the stock market, Dominos beating a retreat from Europe, why AO World should do the same and why WH Smith is expanding its horizons globally  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A eurozone slowdown is anticipated, triggered by recession fears in Germany, domino effects from the US/China trade war and Brexit uncertainty weighing on potential growth. IG Senior Analyst Josh Mahoney and Daniel Lacalle of Tressis discuss how ECB monetary policy can best help to best mitigate economic woes throughout the bloc. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two years ago Alliance Trust (ATST) shareholders voted in favour of adopting a multi-manager approach, whereby a fund's manager outsources investment selection to other managers. Craig Baker, chief investment officer at Willis Towers Watson, and his team are responsible for doing this for Alliance Trust, so he explains how they have implemented this approach and how it differs from other multi-asset funds. He also updates on how the trust has performed since they took it over, how they select the managers likely to find the best stocks, and how they strike a balance between generating growth and income.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter sets out the many uses of multi-asset funds. Rory McPherson, head of investment strategy at Psigma Investment Management, looks at how to mitigate downside via asset allocation, highlights the best bond options for income and explains why passive funds are not a good way to access this asset.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Algy Hall about why his UK-centric stock screen is shrugging off the Brexit blues, and updates from the high and low flyers from this year's Tips of the Year selection.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a decade of growth, is the US economy set to contract? Should positivity over unemployment reaching a 50-year low be tempered by signs of a slowdown in wage growth and a strengthening dollar? Danielle DiMartino Booth, Chief Strategist, Quill Intelligence and IG’s Chief Market Analyst, Chris Beauchamp, discuss the outlook for the world’s largest economy, and the options open to the Federal Reserve. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show Andrew Cole, head of multi asset at Pictet Asset Management, explains to AIC broadcast journalist of the year Leonora Walters how to mitigate downside via portfolio diversification. He also highlights some of the main threats to and opportunities in equity markets, and says what areas of the bond market he thinks look like the best options at the moment.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about what 'Drastic' Dave Lewis's departure will mean for Tesco, what lies in store for troubled Ted Baker and Revolution Bars, and why markets have been a sea of red this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

UK equities are out of favour with investors globally but Richard Penny, manager of FP CRUX UK Special Situations Fund (GB00BG5Q5X24), argues that this asset class still has a number of merits. He explains why UK equities could offer value and how to find stocks that are not value traps. He also highlights some stocks and sectors that could prove to be resilient, and deliver high returns on capital and growth – despite the challenges ahead.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.