Investing, Markets & Money

The Armchair Trader
Investing, Markets & Money

The Armchair Trader Editor, Stuart Fieldhouse calls on his wealth of experience within the financial markets and extensive network of connections to bring you this investing podcast. Stuart invites guests on to the show each week to discuss important themes within the financial markets. His guests include CEO’s of listed companies from around the world, from micro cap stocks to large established businesses. He speaks with Fund Managers about stock picking and the markets in which they operate, and he chats with Market Analysts about a range of topics that offer a broader view of the markets as well as insight on topical themes and trends. Listen on SoundCloud, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. Low-cost mining with Central Asia Metals CEO Gavin Ferrar

    6 DAYS AGO

    Low-cost mining with Central Asia Metals CEO Gavin Ferrar

    Host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Gavin Ferrar of London-listed Central Asia Metals [LON:CAML] about CAML's mining projects in Kazakhstan and Macedonia. How do tailings projects work, how is sustainability managed and what are CAML's future growth plans. For more investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at https://www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe for more great content. Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfaIsYhqcRejpjWNqYF6f Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-armchair-trader-podcast/id1454640070 Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/68a66097-24d8-403e-a86f-70fab0d2d686/The-Armchair-Trader-Podcast?ref=dm_wcp_pp_link_pr_s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/armchairtrader/ Follow us: BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/thearmchairtrader.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/10429893 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/armchairtrader Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheArmchairTrader 00:00 Overview of Central Asia Metals PLC 01:21 Financial performance of CAML 01:39 Kounrad copper mine in Kazakhstan 02:57 Profitability of CAML's operations 04:20 What are tailings and how much do CAML own? 06:14 Demand for copper and the role of tailings projects 07:51 CAML's Sasa project in Macedonia 09:32 Future projects and growth strategy 12:05 Keeping costs down with solar power 13:18 Sustainability of the mining industry

    17 min
  2. Junior mining stocks - "we have removed a lot of the uncertainty", with Ross Allister of Peel Hunt

    24 JAN

    Junior mining stocks - "we have removed a lot of the uncertainty", with Ross Allister of Peel Hunt

    In the episode of the podcast, host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Ross Allister of Peel Hunt about the state of the mining sector in the UK, the difficulties that junior miners can face accessing capital and where investors might look for growth areas, whether lithium, hydrogen, silver or otherwise. You can watch the video of the interview on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@armchairtrader For more investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe for more great content. Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2vfaIsYhqcRejpjWNqYF6f Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-armchair-trader-podcast/id1454640070 Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/68a66097-24d8-403e-a86f-70fab0d2d686/The-Armchair-Trader-Podcast?ref=dm_wcp_pp_link_pr_s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/armchairtrader/ Follow us: X - twitter.com/armchairtweets Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/company/10429893 Instagram - www.instagram.com/armchairtrader Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheArmchairTrader 00:00 Intro to the Resourcing Tomorrow @resourcing-tomorrow conference 01:27 The state of the UK junior mining sector 06:00 What can be done to make London more attractive for miners? 07:48 Mining and ESG 09:36 Hot areas of the mining market 12:13 Junior miners market sentiment and availability of capital 15:08 Importance of retail investors to the mining sector 16:25 Advice for mining companies thinking of listing in London 18:49 2025 forecast

    20 min
  3. High-yield investing with Martin Connaghan of Murray International Trust | Ep.129

    22 JAN

    High-yield investing with Martin Connaghan of Murray International Trust | Ep.129

    Host Stuart Fieldhouse meets Martin Connaghan, co-manager of the Murray International Trust. Murray International, listed in London and acquired by abrdn in 2001, is regarded as a sector leader in terms of the dividend yield it is able to deliver to investors. But how does a fund manager go about achieving such great results? Stuart talks to Martin about his allocation to emerging markets and how that fits into the Murray International strategy, and in particular about the red hot Asia tech stock sector. Stuart and Martin also chat about the fund’s overall strategy and some recent new additions to the portfolio. How do the managers make the case of buying a new position for the fund? Martin also explains how the managers have designed the defensive characteristics of the portfolio, and what this means in practice. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ For stock tips and deeper company analysis get a free trial of Armchair Trader Plus+ at www.thearmchairtrader.com/register 00:00 Intro to the Murray International Trust 02:21 What the trust invests in 03:51 When companies suspend dividends 06:11 Secret to a great dividend yield 08:17 Emerging markets allocation 11:32 Asia Pacific tech sector growth 14:26 Are Asian stocks consistent dividend payers vs Europe/US stocks? 16:55 Adding Mercedes-Benz to the portfolio 19:49 Macroeconomic factors in stock selection 22:24 Why is the trust rated as defensive?

    27 min
  4. China's new trade restrictions on battery technology, with Dan Blondal of Nano One | Ep.128

    10 JAN

    China's new trade restrictions on battery technology, with Dan Blondal of Nano One | Ep.128

    In this brief episode, host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Dan Blondal of Nano One Materials about China's new trade restrictions on LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate). This move may well impact Nano One positively, since China supplies 99% of the world's LFP market, and Nano One is one of the few ex-China manufacturers. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ For stock tips and deeper company analysis get a free trial of Armchair Trader Plus+ at www.thearmchairtrader.com/register 00:00 The new China trade restrictions on LFP 01:51 How much of a lead do China have in the LFP and battery space? 02:49 How important is this battery technology? 05:10 Implications for Nano One 07:42 Scaling Nano One's technology to meet demand 09:45 LFP is coming!

    11 min
  5. Finding the next big US technology success story with Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust | Ep.127

    9 JAN

    Finding the next big US technology success story with Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust | Ep.127

    We kick off the new year with host Stuart Fieldhouse talking to Gary Robinson, a partner at Baillie Gifford and the manager of the Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust [LON;USA], a FTSE 250 constituent. It seems like a timely discussion with so much focus on the US market at the moment. and with hedge fund Saba Capital seeking to take control of the trust's board. On the podcast we chat about the investment trust's strategy and especially its exposure to unlisted companies. We look at how the trust optimises its exposure to the US tech sector and whether the Mag 7 stocks are distracting tech investors from other opportunities. Gary also gives us his views on how to spot the next big technology success story. It's not all tech though: we also had time to look at the US healthcare sector and of course the likely impact of Donald Trump on the US stock market. Listeners should be aware that the podcast was recorded prior to Saba Capital's announcement on 18 December in which it said it would seek governance changes at seven listed trusts. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ For stock tips and deeper company analysis get a free trial of Armchair Trader Plus+ at www.thearmchairtrader.com/register 00:00 Intro to the Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust 03:18 Private companies in the portfolio 06:21 Why large tech companies decide not to IPO 08:12 The Mag7 stocks 10:40 Findind the next Amazon or Nvidia 14:14 Corporate culture and visionary management teams 16:33 Healthcare sector holdings 19:04 Will the new presidency be good for US growth stocks? 21:38 Gary's two favourite stocks

    26 min
  6. Picking Asian Stocks with abrdn Asian Income Fund's Yoojeong Oh | Ep.126

    12/12/2024

    Picking Asian Stocks with abrdn Asian Income Fund's Yoojeong Oh | Ep.126

    This week, Host Stuart Fieldhouse meets Yoojeong Oh, Investment Director of the abrdn Asian Income Fund. Stuart and Yoojeong discuss company dividends, the break-up of the chaebol conglomerates in South Korea, being underweight India and China and Yoojeong's favourites favourite stocks within the trust's portfolio. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe for more great content. 00:00 Intro to the abrdn Asian Income Fund 02:36 Dividends in Asia during Covid 04:01 Are there any restrictions on where the trust can invest in Asia? 04:57 Effect of Trump 2.0 on Asian markets 07:21 China's struggling economy - a good buying opportunity? 10:59 Which economies will do well in 2025? 12:52 Is India running too hot? 16:26 Pressure on companies to pay more dividends 18:17 What's to like about Australia? 20:27 Are Asia Pacific companies becoming more proactive in talking to shareholders? 25:43 South Korea and the break-up of the chaebols 30:41 Yoojeong's favourite companies in the abrdn Asian Income Fund portfolio

    33 min
  7. Hunting for value stocks with abrdn Equity Income Trust | Ep.125

    28/11/2024

    Hunting for value stocks with abrdn Equity Income Trust | Ep.125

    In this episode, host Stuart Fieldhouse meets Thomas Moore, Investment Director for the abrdn Equity Income Trust [LON:AEI]. They discuss the balance between yield and capital growth, hunting for cheap stocks and how the UK budget, interest rates and inflation affect the fund manager's decision-making. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ For stock tips and deeper company analysis get a free trial of Armchair Trader Plus+ at www.thearmchairtrader.com/register If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe for more great content. 00:00 Intro to abrdn Equity Income Trust 01:57 Balance between yield and capital growth 05:00 Is the UK equity market undervalued vs other regions? 08:48 Sector breakdown of the trust - why so many financial stocks? 11:38 Active management - getting the yield 12:39 Maximum holdings in any one stock 13:40 Is the new Government positive for UK equities? 17:24 Does the UK budget affect Thomas's decision-making? 21:32 Inflation and interest rates dropping - is this good news? 24:23 The ideal stock for Thomas's portfolio 27:13 Imperial Brands - what does Thomas like about it? 31:03 Small caps in the portfolio, e.g. Galliford Try

    36 min
  8. What is driving Gold and Silver markets? - with WisdomTree's Nitesh Shah | Ep.124

    21/11/2024

    What is driving Gold and Silver markets? - with WisdomTree's Nitesh Shah | Ep.124

    On this episode, host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Nitesh Shah of WisdomTree. Nitesh updates us on global Precious Metals markets, looking at key drivers of demand and bottlenecks in supply. Stuart and Nitesh focus in particular on the gold price, which has been hitting all-time highs over the last year. For more great investing ideas, news and insight, sign up to our FREE newsletter at www.thearmchairtrader.com/newsletter/ For stock tips and deeper company analysis get a free trial of Armchair Trader Plus+ at www.thearmchairtrader.com/register If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe for more great content. 00:00 Gold price drivers and sentiment 04:23 Geopolitical risks for the gold market 10:13 Central bank buying of gold 15:39 Silver market update 21:58 Platinum and palladium market update 28:20 Trading other precious metals, e.g. Rhodium 31:30 How much do ETFs themselves influence the metals markets? 36:40 Seasonal demand for gold

    40 min
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The Armchair Trader Editor, Stuart Fieldhouse calls on his wealth of experience within the financial markets and extensive network of connections to bring you this investing podcast. Stuart invites guests on to the show each week to discuss important themes within the financial markets. His guests include CEO’s of listed companies from around the world, from micro cap stocks to large established businesses. He speaks with Fund Managers about stock picking and the markets in which they operate, and he chats with Market Analysts about a range of topics that offer a broader view of the markets as well as insight on topical themes and trends. Listen on SoundCloud, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The Armchair Trader
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    2019 - 2025
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