

Investors' Chronicle
Investors' Chronicle
Looking to stay informed in the world of investing? Investors' Chronicle dives into the key trends shaping today’s markets and unpacks what they mean for your investments. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional investors - whether fund managers or leading financial experts - our mission is to help you make smarter investment decisions.Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2017 • 16min
Personal Finance Show: The psychology of investing
In this week's show Maike Currie, investment director at Fidelity, joins the team to consider how important psychology is when investing. She also suggests some areas likely to generate good investment growth next year and ways to mitigate downside in your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2017 • 36min
Companies & Markets Show: Crash barriers
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Megan Boxall and Algy Hall to discuss which shares and sectors are best placed to withstand the market correction many think is on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2017 • 8min
Boardroom Talk: Lok'nStore
As our homes get smaller, our clutter seems bigger. That trend should pay dividends for Lok’nStore (LOK), and judging by the company’s share price since the start of the decade, it has.For this episode of Boardroom Talk, chief executive Andrew Jacobs tells IC property writer Jonas Crosland why he is in self-storage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2017 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: Investment trusts and alternative income
This week Peter Walls, manager of Unicorn Mastertrust, sets out the areas of the investment trust world he thinks have potential, and the ones he is concerned on. He also discusses the merits of UK commercial property and how a new infrastructure investment trust compares to the existing offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2017 • 43min
Companies & Markets Show: Pizza, pets and power
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Harriet Russell and Tom Dines to talk about Just Eat's elevation to the FTSE 100, the future of energy, and struggles in the retail sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2017 • 25min
Randgold Resources: One gold stock to rule them all?
Randgold Resources (RRS) operates in countries most international businesses avoid, exercises no control over the price of its one product, and pays a smaller dividend than several of its peers. Despite this, it is one of the most expensive stocks in the FTSE 100.For this special podcast, Investors Chronicle reporter Alex Newman tries to uncover the allure of this gold miner, and gold investments in general. Featuring Randgold chief executive Mark Bristow, Panmure Gordon commodities and mining analyst Kieron Hodgson, and Alistair Hewitt, head of market intelligence at the World Gold Council.Produced by Alex Newman, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2017 • 22min
Personal Finance Podcast: The Budget's impact on savers and EIS
In this week's show Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, joins the team to explain how the budget will affect savers and investors. They also look at a change to Isa rules that could help couples and consider importance of fund charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2017 • 31min
Companies & Markets Show: A flash in the pan
IC editor John Hughman talks to Simon Thompson about what went wrong at toilet paper manufacturer Accrol, while Jonas Crosland explains why he's unimpressed with the Autumn Budget's housebuilding proposals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2017 • 24min
Personal Finance Show: Capturing Europe's recovery
In this week's personal finance podcast Toby Gibb, European investment director at Fidelity, joins the team look at what's been driving European equities and if their good run can continue. They also consider why investors have been shunning UK equities, and if they are right or are missing an opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2017 • 39min
Companies & Markets Show: Xmas is coming
IC editor John Hughman is joined by Mark Robinson and Harriet Russell to discuss the week's big market news, including major updates from the grocery sector and what to watch out for as retailers ramp up for the festive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.