On The Money

Faith Glasgow, editor of Money Observer, and deputy editor Kyle Caldwell debate the departure of Neil Woodford protégé Mark Barnett, who has left Invesco after 24 years, and the scale of dividend cuts among investment trusts. They are joined by Stuart Widdowson, manager of Odyssean Investment Trust, who discusses the market sell-off, top holdings, and investment opportunities. Finally, interactive investor’s Teodor Dilov names his fund of the week from the ii Super 60 list of investments. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The manager of the Rathbone High Quality Bond Fund talks to Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, about the fund’s aims and strategy, her focus on financials, top holdings, and why the UK is ready for more municipal bonds. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The manager of the CRUX European fund talks to ii’s head of markets Richard Hunter about the stock selection process, including the importance of CEOs having skin in the game, some of the fund's holdings, and which types of businesses are likely to emerge as champions after the lockdown is lifted. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The fund manager of the CRUX UK Core Fund talks to interactive investor's head of markets Richard Hunter about the fund's objectives and style, as well as its top holdings, including the banks and his favourite FTSE 100 stocks. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Host Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, is joined by Money Observer editor Faith Glasgow, who offers insights into the most popular funds and investment trusts with interactive investor customers in April, the best performers during the first 50 days of lockdown, and why dividend cuts might not be as bad as they seem, while Moneywise editor Rachel Rickard Straus gives listeners a taste of a new podcast aimed at beginner investors. Finally, interactive investor’s Dzmitry Lipski names his fund of the week from the ii ACE 30 list of ethical investments. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the international markets strategy team, discusses reasons behind the rally in US markets with interactive investor's head of markets Richard Hunter. The pair also debate US unemployment data, tech ideas and why the FTSE 100 is not experiencing a rally of its own. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

In this episode of How to Invest, we discuss the question on every beginner investor’s mind: “Am I ready to start investing?” Join interactive investor’s head of personal finance Moira O’Neill and news editor Sam Barker to find out what you need to do before starting your investment journey, including how much money you need and how long you should invest for. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The manager of the Waverton Multi-Asset Income Fund talks to interactive investor's head of markets Richard Hunter about the global income fund's key objectives, how the fund is faring in the current environment, trends that have been hastened, and portfolio holdings such as Microsoft. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Faith Glasgow, editor of Money Observer, and deputy editor Kyle Caldwell discuss the latest news for fund investors, including the scale of dividend cuts hitting income investors, a rule change to the Investment Association’s income fund sectors, and the departure from Temple Bar investment trust of well-known fund manager Alastair Mundy. They are joined by interactive investor's head of markets Richard Hunter, who offers his perspective on some of the most vulnerable FTSE sectors amid the pandemic. Finally, interactive investor’s Teodor Dilov names his fund of the week from interactive investor’s Super 60 list. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Merian Global Investors' fund manager talks to interactive investor's head of markets Richard Hunter about a recent article in which he argued in favour of a more equitable balance between debt and equity, and how lower dividend payments could yield a more stable system over time. As well as suggesting that coronavirus offers the UK a chance to develop a more benign form of capitalism, Buxton gives his view on UK banks' Q1 results and that economic barometer, Lloyds Bank. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.