Why Invest?

Alice Wang is the manager of the Quaero Capital Bamboo and China funds. In this episode we discuss Alice’s investment philosophy and how she thinks about investment themes and valuation in the country, outlining the common misconceptions about investing in China. Alice draws a distinction between product value and user value for some of the major technology platforms and outlines the opportunity cost of holding stocks outside of China.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.quaerocapital.com.  LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Alice Wang - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-wang-cfa-3898b818/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.

Simon Rogerson is an entrepreneurial heavyweight who launched his first business, Octopus Investments when he was just 24 years old. Since then he has expanded the Octopus offering to real estate, venture capital, green energy, wealth management and money coaching. We discuss how he started his career, the purpose and values of his businesses and how they reached B Corp status.  For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.octopusgroup.com LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Simon Rogerson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rogerson-854102/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.

Sophie Breitmeyer is the founder of an independent family jeweller based in Notting Hill bearing her own name, Sophie Breitmeyer. In this episode, we discuss how Sophie discovered her passion for jewellery design, how she sources materials and what makes her proposition different to her competitors. We also explore the ways in which Sophie works with her clients to make bespoke jewellery at pivotal moments in their lives and how she adapted during the pandemic, moving her business online.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.sophiebreitmeyer.comLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 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.

Charlotte Yonge is the Fund Manager of the Trojan Ethical Fund and Founder of GAIN ‘Girls Are Investors’, a charity set up to promote and inspire girls to pursue a career in investment. In this episode we cover a wide range of topics, from ethical investing and building a strong investment team to how GAIN has provided women with a network of peers in the industry and its mission to inspire the next generation of female investors. For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at www.waverton.co.uk or www.taml.co.uk/Funds/UK-UCITS/Trojan-Ethical-Fund 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.

Lisa Conway-Hughes is a chartered independent financial adviser dedicated to financial education and in particular, helping women to become money savvy. She is the founder of misslolly.com and co-host of the Ladies Finance Club podcast. In this episode we discuss Lisa’s career and touch on topics such as the gender pay gap, life after Covid and how to make managing money more simple.For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at www.waverton.co.uk or www.misslolly.comLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Lisa Conway-Hughes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaconway-hughes/ 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.

James Mee is a Fund Manager and Asset Allocation Committee member at Waverton. In this episode, he joins Doug to discuss the benefits of multi-asset investing, his views on geopolitics as well as his current fund positioning. They also discuss the battle between structural and cyclical forces in the the recent pick-up of inflation. LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  James Mee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mee-cfa-74342828/ For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at 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.

Peter Roberts is a serial entrepreneur who famously founded the low-cost gym disruptor, PureGym. In this episode Peter shares his experience of building teams, raising capital and ultimately creating businesses from scratch. We also cover his recent work mentoring entrepreneurs, touching on learning opportunities for new founders and advice for those just starting their journey. For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at www.waverton.co.uk.LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Peter Roberts – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-roberts-97358920/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.

William de Gale is the founder of Blue Box Asset Management and lead manager of the Blue Box Global Technology Fund. In this episode, William defines the opportunity in the global technology sector. We discuss the industry dynamics, disruptive themes and how he approaches picking stocks in the sector. For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to www.blueboxfunds.com or 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.

In this episode Doug is joined by Charlie Jones, Fund Manager at Waverton to discuss and define what we mean by investment philosophy. They examine a broad range of philosophies employed by investment titans from Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett to Cathie Wood and Ray Dalio.For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at www.waverton.co.uk.LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Charlie Jones – https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-jones-cfa-4a398b82/ 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.

This week on the podcast we are joined by Karim Kaddoura, the Co-Founder of Virtuo, a tech-enabled, contactless car rental service. We discuss why Karim created the business, challenges he faced during lockdown and opportunities ahead for the company.For further information on any of the topics discussed in the episode please head to our website at www.waverton.co.uk or visit www.govirtuo.com/ukLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Karim Kaddoura – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-kaddoura-687a82ba/ 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.