Investors Chronicle

Another set of high level talks between the US and China are due to take place this month in the hopes of brokering a deal to put an end to the current trade war.  In this episode, IG Index’s Josh Mahoney and Gabriel Wildau from advisory firm Teneo dissect the impact of tariffs, from China’s slowing economy to the countries looking to benefit from the supply chain disruption. Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s show, fund manager David Conlon talks about the advantages and challenges of investing for income via direct lending in the real assets universe. David also tells deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter how his GCP Asset Backed Income fund is currently positioned and where the next investment opportunities might appear.Elsewhere in the personal finance section, we look at the overlooked fund performers that could give your portfolio an edge. We also consider how ethical funds have performed versus their mainstream equivalents. And our latest fund tip puts forward a renowned outperformer that has started to look cheap after a market shake-up.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 rounds up a crazy week in politics and finance, talks to Algy Hall about his 'so bad, it's good' small-cap strategy, and Tom Dines about the retailers defying the high street gloom   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UK economy's been slowing steadily for the past couple of years, and GDP contracted in Q2. As well as leaning heavily on the pound for three years, Brexit has impacted demand too. But what comes next, and can the UK economic outlook be down to the binary choice of a high stakes game of 'Deal or No Deal'? Inspired? Find your next opportunity at IG.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Orion Resource Partners is a major player in the mining space, with $6bn under management. Portfolio manager Philip Clegg talks us through his long-term investing approach and how he vets junior mining companies.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter looks at how to use investment trusts to profit from unloved markets, out of favour areas and higher yields. Michael Martin, private client manager at Seven Investment Management, explains to draw a retirement income tax efficiently and why higher yielding investments aren't always the best option. And they consider the difficulties of choosing ethical and responsible funds, and set out some suggestions to help you find a fund that meets your requirements.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why Kingfisher is ripe for a breakup, why investors should look past the politics of JD Wetherspoon, and why more companies should report as transparently as Next.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show David Liddell, chief executive of IpsoFacto Investor, explains how he helped put together the IC Top 100 Funds and how he homes in on a good fund. He also profiles a top performing fund he suggested adding to the list. Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter, meanwhile, looks at why Merian Global Investors is selling unquoted assets out of some of its funds.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman finds Phil Oakley in an unusually bullish mood, talking LSE, Apple, Ashtead & more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Tabula Investment Management founder Michael John Lytle talks to deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter about the growing world of bond ETFs and where investors might still find a meaningful yield. And personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at why equity income funds could be a good defensive growth play at a time of increased market risk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley and Algy Hall about avoiding cyclical companies disguised as quality, and cycling companies disguised as technology.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s show, personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at another drastic move from Neil Woodford and the logic behind it.And Ed Smith, head of asset allocation research at Rathbones, tells deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter what the latest Brexit news means for UK equity investors.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's IC Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks with Algy Hall and Alex Janiaud about toys, tariffs, and why the best way to play the booming global travel industry could be selling chocolate.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s show Victoria Hasler, director for research and consulting at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research, looks at the recent rush into bond funds, what’s driving it and whether now is a good time for investors to get involved with the asset class. And personal finance editor Leonora Walters looks at a new entrant in the real assets space and what it’s doing to stand out from the competition.  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 to talk about the wider implications of Greene King's takeover, what Persimmon's results tell us about the health of housebuilders, and the disconnect between bond and stock markets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gold looks comfortable for the moment at $1,500 per ounce, as the US-China trade war rumbles on and bond yields go negative. But is it too late for retail investors to get on this train, and what does it mean for gold-related equities? We had a chat with World Gold Council chief market strategist John Reade about gold price drivers and the context for the current highs.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter makes the case for dialling down the US component of your global equity exposure. Alex Brandreth, deputy chief investment officer at Brown Shipley, argues in favour of maintaining some exposure to this market, and suggests some approaches and funds via which to get exposure. They also debate the merits of UK equity income funds and highlight some of the better performers in this area.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman is joined by Simon Thompson to discuss the performance of Simon's Bargain Shares 2019 portfolio and what next for Burford and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter explains why investors are piling into bond funds again and profiles a type of bond fund they are particularly keen on. Paul Syms, head of EMEA ETF fixed income product management at Invesco, makes the case for having exposure to this asset class at the moment – despite some risks – and accessing bonds via passive funds.    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 and Michael Taylor about the bear attack on Burford Capital, gold's big bounce, and why a punt on Boohoo might buck the retail trend  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.