Why Invest?

In this two-part mini-series, we are joined by two giants of the investment world to argue the merits of opportunities across public listed equity markets and the growing universe of unquoted private assets.This episode Antti Ilmanen, author and Global Co-Head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management, joins us to contend why the outlook for public listed equities is favourable over private assets.Antti critically assesses the concept of illiquidity premium, noting the risks and rewards associated with private equity, including the impact of leverage and market volatility and touches on broader investment strategies, advocating for diversification and value investing in the current economic climate.In the second part, we’ll be joined by Hartley Rogers, Executive Co-Chairman at Hamilton Lane, who will extol the benefits of investing across the private market opportunity set.For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email whyinvest@waverton.co.uk or visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.aqr.com.Antti Ilmanen’s book ‘Investing Amid Low Expected Returns: Making the Most When Markets Offer the Least’ provides an evidence-based blueprint for successful investing when decades of market tailwinds are turning into headwinds. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Stefan Rheinwald, Head of Equity Research at Waverton, dives into Japan's market evolution post the 1980s bubble burst. He examines corporate governance improvements, shareholder value focus, and the importance of selective stock picking in a historically challenging market. Stefan discusses Japan's role in global trends such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles and the potential risks for 2024, particularly deflation.For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email whyinvest@waverton.co.uk or visit www.waverton.co.uk.  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Portfolio Managers James Carter and Alexandra Buchan-Heelas as they discuss the race to be the next leader of the free world with Bill Dinning, Chief Investment Officer at Waverton.They discuss points of contention that divide the country and topics such as geopolitics, economics and if there really could be a second coming of Trump.For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email whyinvest@waverton.co.uk or visit www.waverton.co.uk. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Portfolio Managers James Carter and Alexandra Buchan-Heelas on their voyage to China with Alena Isakova, Lead Manager of the Waverton Asia Pacific Fund.They explore key themes shaping the region, and Alena shares what she believes to be the most compelling investment opportunities as we head into 2024.For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email whyinvest@waverton.co.uk or visit www.waverton.co.uk. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Luke Hyde-Smith, new host and Co-Head of Multi-Asset Strategies at Waverton, in an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Maxwell, the visionary founder of Sustainable Development Capital. In this episode, they delve into the critical role of energy efficiency in realizing our net zero ambitions.Jonathan shares knowledge from his book, "The Edge" that is packed with fascinating facts and actionable solutions to today's energy challenges. They discuss how Jonathan's firm is actively implementing these strategies and explore the key theme “if it's not commercial, it's not sustainable.” For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email whyinvest@waverton.co.uk or visit www.sdclgroup.com. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three successful years hosting Why Invest? Douglas Barnett hands over the reigns to our four new hosts: Alexandra Buchan-Heelas, James Carter, Luke Hyde-Smith, and Tom Saville. In this episode Doug introduces each host and we discover their plans for Series 2.This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Sheena Sumner, an incredibly resilient entrepreneur who is the founder of Wonderluxe Travel, an end to end bespoke luxury travel company. Establishing Wonderluxe in 2019 was a significant challenge for Sheena as it coincided with the COVID pandemic which struck in early 2020, making it an especially daunting time to launch a travel business.Sheena knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in the leisure and tourism industry, so upon leaving school, she acquired a job in a high street travel agency. She soon left and ended up pursuing a lengthy career in the IT sector while remaining connected to the hospitality and travel industry by providing direct support to major hotel chains. In this episode, she shares her journey to establish Wonderluxe and sheds light on the transformations within the travel industry in recent years, including challenges like soaring airfare costs.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://wonderluxetravel.co.uk/   LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Sheena Sumner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenasumner/  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur James Kilpatrick, Chair of Gravitilab. Founded in 2018, Gravitilab is a fascinating business that offers space as a service. Their mission statement is to democratise access to Microgravity and space environments. In addressing this challenge Gravitilab aim to make Space more sustainable by significantly reducing vehicle emissions and by helping to prevent the build up of orbital junk that threatens the future of Space services. We discuss James’ background, what drew him to zero gravity environments, the activities and industries they focus on, and what the future holds for Gravitilab.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://gravitilab.space  LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  James Kilpatrick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmykp/This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 30 June – 2 July Waverton will be exhibiting at The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair. This is a celebration of the countryside, conservation and the great outdoors and we are thrilled to have Ross Macleod, Head of Policy in Scotland at GWCT and Paris Jordan, Senior Multi-Asset Analyst at Waverton, join us to talk about responsible stewardship and sustainability. Ross explains GWCT operations, conservation and the promotion of biodiversity and we discuss how to value, measure and manage natural capital.  For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.scottishfair.com or www.gwct.org.uk.    LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Paris Jordan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-jordan-cfa-58377691/ This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Lady Louise Vaughan, Chair of the Women of the Year Lunch. In 1955 Lady Lothian founded the Women of the Year Lunch. Her aim was to host a lunch where women could be recognised and celebrated for their achievements, but also network with and learn from each other. Nearly 70 years on, the annual lunch is still going strong under the management of our guest this week, Lady Louise Vaughan, current Chair of the lunch and granddaughter of Lady Lothian. We discuss Louise’s background and career and what her vision is for the Women of the Year lunch.  Since working at her first lunch in 1990 and then joining the management committee in 1998, she has some interesting stories to tell, including a very surprising story about Theresa May. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://www.womenoftheyear.co.uk  LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Lady Louise Vaughan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-vaughan-b675b829/  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.