Investors' Chronicle

On this week’s show Guy Anderson, manager of Mercantile Investment Trust, assesses the prospects for UK equities, and highlights the risks and opportunities among mid-caps. Deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter highlights some funds that could benefit from a change in investor sentiment and action on an urgent issue.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show Dave Baxter considers the prospects for emerging markets and Ben Seager-Scott, head of multi-asset funds at Tilney Group, suggests some funds for accessing them. They also assess the situation of UK equities and highlight some funds focused on the better areas of this asset class. And Ben explains why you can't ignore the US and sets out some ways to get exposure to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Algy Hall about why 2019 has been a good vintage for our Tips of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years in the doldrums, both sterling and domestic-facing UK equities have made large gains on the back of a successful general election for the Conservatives. But is it plain sailing from now on? Victoria Hasler, director for research and consulting at Square Mile, discusses what a long road to Brexit might mean for investors.She and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter talk about whether the open-ended UK property funds, which have been struggling with Brexit-related uncertainty, are due a reprieve. They also look at what the future might hold for bond investors after a healthy 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's IC Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about the good, the bad, and the ugly of acquisitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With property prices and equity markets rising for much of the last decade, more and more families are paying inheritance tax (IHT). IHT receipts hit a record high in the last tax year, but there are many individuals who could mitigate their final bill. In this week’s personal finance show, Foresight Group’s Hugi Clarke sets out what you need to know about IHT planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about how to spot the signs that could derail a company's share price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The uncertainty hanging over UK equities has translated into less activity on the IPO front this year - but any clarity could spell an end to the bottleneck. Oliver Brown, manager of the MFM UK Primary Opportunities fund, talks about what this has meant for his fund and how investors can navigate the current situation.He and deputy personal finance editor Dave Baxter also look at forced sales in the Woodford Equity Income fund, and whether there are more bargains to come for opportunistic investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show John Hughman and Phil Oakley talk to special guest Peter Higgins, founder of Conkers Corner, about his investment philosophy, the importance of research, and why investors shouldn't be afraid of doing nothing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asia Dragon Trust (DGN) had not performed so well earlier in the decade, but last year and so far this year its performance has been much better. Adrian Lim, manager of this trust, which was previously called Edinburgh Dragon Trust, explains what brought about the improvement, and the main differences between his previous and current investment approach. He also explains what his definition of a quality company is, how he goes about selecting one and highlights some holdings that he has recently added to the trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.