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Algy Smith-Maxwell

Expert investment insight from the people who know how to handle money. In this series, Algy Smith-Maxwell talks to some of the leading minds in asset management and investing on topics including compound interest, value investing, macroeconomics, US equities and the technology sector.

Guests includeTerry Smith, Anthony Bolton, William De Gale, Ben Whitmore, James Findlay, Roger Bootle.

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  • October 27 · 1 hr

    Michael Gove: Britain’s Military Is Weaker Than They’re Telling You, And Russia Knows It! | #30

    Is Britain’s military weaker than we’re being told, and doesRussia know it? Former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove explains why Britain’s defences, public finances and ability to attract wealth face difficult questions, and what needs to change. Michael Gove is a former Cabinet Minister who served asEducation Secretary, Justice Secretary, Environment Secretary and Levelling Up Secretary. Now editor of The Spectator, he brings an insider’s perspective on government decision-making, the Brexit campaign and the leadership of DavidCameron and Boris Johnson. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Defence Illusion: Why the strength of Britain’s armed forces on paperoverstates what they can actually deploy, and why Russia understands the gap. ■ The Wealth Exodus: Why he believes taxation is driving away billionaires,entrepreneurs and talented young people, with consequences beyond lost taxrevenue. ■ The Pension Dilemma: Why he calls the triple lock mathematically unsustainable, yetbelieves changing it remains politically dangerous. ■ The Crisis Before Change: Why he fears Britain may need a Greece-style economiccrisis before taking the decisions required to restore competitiveness. ■ The Route to Recovery: How a broader energy strategy, defence procurement reformand closer cooperation with investors could help rebuild Britain’s strength. ■ The Leadership Question: Whether Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is ready to govern, why he still questions withdrawing his support from Boris Johnson, and whether Britain has made the most of Brexit. (00:00) Intro (01:52) Can Andy Burnham Rise To The Occasion? (03:22) Can Labour Make the Difficult Spending Decision? (05:02) Could a War Loan Solve Britain's Defence FundingProblem? (06:08) Can the Pension Triple Lock Last Forever? (07:23) Where Does Your State Pension Actually Come From? (08:17) Why Britain's Wealthiest People Are Leaving (10:11) Will It Take a Crisis to Change Britain? (12:07) Restore vs Reform: Could Either Actually Govern? (14:35) Is Kemi Badenoch Being Underestimated? (16:00) Can Ministers Really Change the Country? (17:44) How He Would Fix Britain's Energy Crisis? (19:58) Why Expensive Energy Is Holding Britain Back (21:14) Who Was Britain's Last Outstanding Prime Minister? (22:58) Why Gove Turned Against Boris Johnson (25:43) Did Brexit Fail, or Did Britain Fail Brexit? (29:07) Can Britain Defend Itself Properly? (31:39) Why Our Armed Forces Are Weaker Than They Look (33:53) The Troubles Bill: Are Our Veterans Being Let Down? (37:19) When Should Military Conduct Be Investigated? (38:58) What a Simulated Russian Attack Revealed (42:42) Who's Really Behind The Cyber Attacks On Britain? (45:05) What If Trump Hadn't Survived The Assassination Attempt? (47:58) Why Did The CIA Director Really Fly To Moscow? (48:53) Is Mark Carney Making The Brexit Argument? (49:55) How Can The Spectator Reach a Younger Audience? (52:52) Gove's New Book: A "How Not To" Guide To Government (54:02) The Most Rewarding Period Of His Career (55:02) What Can Investors Do To Help Fix Britain? (58:16) His Favourite 'Quite Right' Conversation With Madeline Grant Follow Michael Gove: X - https://x.com/michaelgove?s=11 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@spectatortv?si=-mCcYIAKhjUTY-kn The Spectator Website - https://spectator.com/ Quite Right podcast - https://youtube.com/@quiterightspec?si=-E_Kx387cNKE9n-_ Watch ‘The Wargame’ on Sky - https://www.sky.com/watch/the-wargame Algy’s Investment Podcast: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/algysinvestmentpodcast?vrfl=MjhhNTRsMXFwMjd6&utm_source=qr Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ueAygc4onKTSlEcCzwOK9?si=BDXralELQP60MiBnEt29BA&utm_source=copy-link Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/algys-investment-podcast/id1709930865 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/algy-s-investment-podcast/ Get my Reading List: https://stan.store/algysinvestmentpodcast Get in touch in the comments below or... Email: archie@algysinvestmentpodcast.com

  • September 8 · 1 hr 9 min

    Britain Is Going BUST! The Danger Point Just Moved 10 Years Closer! | Alastair Irvine #29

    Could Britain be only a decade away from losing control of its debt? An expert on macroeconomics and geopolitics, Alastair Irvine warns that the UK’s finances are “bad and getting worse” and explains why he believes World War III has effectively already begun. Alastair Irvine is Investment Director of the Jupiter Merlin Portfolios, where he has spent the past decade analysing the global economic, political and geopolitical developments affecting financial markets. In this conversation, he explains: ■ Why the UK’s debt trajectory could become uncontrollable between 2036 and 2046 ■ How UK government debt could reach 300% of GDP by 2076 if its current trajectory continues ■ The four most dangerous things a prime minister could do to the British economy ■ Why Britain may need a £100 billion national defence loan ■ Why he believes World War III has effectively already started ■ How consumer prices have risen by approximately 30% since the beginning of 2021 ■ Why Japan’s economic reforms have created a major opportunity for global investors (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:31) How Bad Are the UK’s Finances? (00:05:47) When Could Britain Lose Control of Its Debt?(00:07:38) Can Andy Burnham’s New Cabinet Turn Britain Around? (00:08:28) Which Cabinet Appointment Offers the Most Hope? (00:10:53) Is Britain Heading for a “Red October”? (00:12:26) How Can Britain Raise Living Standards? (00:15:44) The Four Most Dangerous Threats to the British Economy (00:16:25) Should Britain Reopen the North Sea Oil and Gas Fields? (00:18:42) How Norway Built a $2 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund (00:21:08) Why Is Kemi Badenoch More Popular Than Her Party? (00:22:56) Should Britain Give Its New Prime Minister a Chance? (00:26:18) How Can Britain Afford to Rebuild Its Armed Forces? (00:33:54) Could a £100 Billion Defence Loan Protect Britain? (00:37:55) Has World War III Already Begun? (00:40:56) What Happens When Putin’s Popularity Falls?(00:43:47) How Extreme Is Iran’s Revolutionary Guard?(00:47:41) How Trump’s Iran Strategy Backfired? (00:50:24) Could Saudi Arabia Become a Nuclear Power?(00:54:32) Where Is Inflation Heading Over the Next 30 Years?(00:58:06) Why Official Inflation Doesn’t Match the Cost of Living (01:00:05) What Can the Price of Skittles Tell Us About Inflation?(01:01:05) Why Is the US Economy Growing Faster Than the UK? (01:03:37) Why Are Japan’s Economy and Stock Market Thriving? (01:08:34) Why Warren Buffett Is Investing in Japan (01:07:45) Disclaimer For more of Alastair’s analysis on global markets, economics and geopolitics, follow him on Substack. Follow Alastair: Substack - https://substack.com/@alastairchirvine

  • August 12 · 45 min

    Jack Barrat: Why UK Stocks May Offer Compelling Value Right Now | #28

    Is value investing making a comeback? Jack Barrat shares his perspective on why today’s market environment may present compelling opportunities, how AI is transforming fund management, and why some of the most interesting investments are often overlooked. Jack Barrat is a portfolio manager at Man Group, with over a decade of experience applying a disciplined value investing approach across a range of market conditions, including periods of significant volatility, inflationary pressure and structural change. He explains: ▪️ Why UK stocks remain one of the world's cheapest markets ▪️ How to distinguish between a value trap and a genuine opportunity ▪️ Why AI could present a significant productivity shift in fund management ▪️ The sectors he finds most interesting from a valuation perspective today ▪️ How his team approaches high-conviction buy and sell decisions (00:00) Intro (00:47) From a Starbucks to Man GLG (01:44) The Advantage of Man Group (02:33) Building a High-Performing Investment Team (04:37) The Toughest Year of Jack's Career (05:06) Why He Runs Long & Short (05:52) What Really Drives a Fund Manager (07:18) Jack's Investment Philosophy (09:14) Value Trap or Opportunity? (12:09) How AI is Changing Fund Management (17:43) "Please Don't be Afraid of AI" (20:34) Is the UK Market Cheap? (23:25) How the Team Makes the Call (25:26) Jack's Definition of Risk (27:02) The Biggest Risk to the Strategy (31:09) Why Good |Management Takes Years to Matter (33:32) The "Bathtub of Knowledge" (37:31) What Keeps Him Awake at Night (38:29) Three Books That Shaped How he Invests (40:27) Inside a 5am Start (43:07) The Team Behind the Fund (45:21) Disclaimer Recorded On: 27/04/26

  • July 28 · 1 hr 16 min

    Hugh Yarrow: UK Stocks Haven't Been This Cheap Since 2009! | #27

    Every investor is being told the same story: the money is in AI, US technology and the trade that has worked for the last fifteen years. Hugh Yarrow believes the biggest opportunity is somewhere very different. He explains why some of Britain's highest-quality businesses are trading at their cheapest valuations since the Global Financial Crisis, why compounding beats chasing trends, and why the best way to build wealth is to get rich slowly. Hugh Yarrow is the co-founder of Evenlode Investment and lead Portfolio Manager of the Evenlode Income fund. He has run the same investment strategy since launching the fund in October 2009, investing in high-quality British market leaders with durable competitive advantages and holding them for the long term. He explains: ▪️ Why he calls it a "get rich slowly" strategy ▪️ Why quality UK companies are trading at their cheapest valuations since 2009 ▪️ Why most of his portfolio could double over the next five years ▪️ Why the companies labelled "AI losers" could actually be AI underdogs ▪️ Why he won't own banks, oil producers or mining companies ▪️ How he identifies businesses that can compound for decades (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:34) The "Get Rich Slowly" Investment Strategy (00:05:43) How Hugh Builds a Winning Portfolio (00:09:19) Why Quality Investing Is Back in Favour (00:13:46) The DNA of a Great Business (00:17:37) How to Build a Low-Risk, High-Return Portfolio (00:20:25) The Power of Compounding Explained (00:21:41) How Many Stocks Do You Actually Need? (00:24:05) The Sectors He Won’t Invest In (00:25:44) How Big Can The Strategy Get Before It Breaks? (00:26:32) Margin Of Safety, And What Happens When He Gets One Wrong (00:30:06) How To Avoid Groupthink And Over-Processing (00:33:41) What The Portfolio Is Trading On Today (00:34:08) Why Free Cash Flow Tells You More Than Profit (00:37:57) Dividends, Payout Ratios And The UK Buyback Boom (00:41:06) Are Companies Buying Back Shares At The Right Price? (00:42:52) Would Warren Buffett Invest in This Fund? (00:44:24) What Higher Interest Rates Did To Quality Companies (00:47:52) Could Most of These Companies Double? (00:49:55) Why Foreign Investors Are Buying UK Companies (00:51:33) Are Value Investors Finally Coming Back? (00:52:32) The AI "Underdogs" Everyone Is Ignoring (00:56:19) Is The AI Trade Sucking Liquidity Out Of Markets? (00:58:45) Why The Business Model Matters More Than The CEO (00:59:58) Halma: The Hidden Champion Of The UK Market (01:02:36) Howden Joinery: Built For The White Van Man (01:05:05) RELX And The Power Of Ploughing Money Back In (01:06:27) How Much of the Portfolio Depends on the Economy? (01:11:04) What's On The Watch List (01:12:47) What Success Looks Like In Ten Years (01:13:54) The Person Who Shaped Hugh's Investing Career (01:15:24) The Three Things He Wants Investors To Remember (01:16:28) Disclaimer Connect with Hugh Yarrow: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-yarrow-13189482/ Learn more about the Evenlode Income Fund: Website - https://evenlodeinvestment.com/our-strategies/ifsl-evenlode-income-fund/ Recorded on: 08/06/2026

  • May 5 · 1 hr 1 min

    Anne‑Christine Farstad: How to Find Stocks Pricing in “Armageddon” (Before They Rebound) | #26

    Are the best investors buying when everyone else is panicking? Anne-Christine Farstad breaks down how contrarian investors spot market overreactions, why volatility creates opportunity, and why valuation matters more than forecasting the future. Anne-Christine Farstad is a Contrarian Equity Portfolio Manager at MFS Investment Management. She has spent over 20 years navigating market bubbles, crashes, the rise of passive investing, and global equity cycles. She explains: ▪️Why market fear creates the best investment opportunities ▪️How to spot stocks already pricing in “Armageddon” ▪️Why volatility is a contrarian investor’s biggest advantage ▪️The danger of buying cheap stocks that stay cheap ▪️Why passive investing has changed markets forever Recorded on: 18/03/2026

  • #25
    April 9 · 1 hr 11 min

    Evy Hambro: Governments Can't Stop Printing Money! Here's What That Means for Gold | #25

    Evy Hambro is the Co-Lead Manager of the BlackRock World Mining Trust, one of the world’s leading natural resources funds, delivering over 27x returns since inception. He has spent decades analysing global commodity markets, central bank behaviour, and mining equities. He explains: ▪️Why gold is no longer a “barbarous relic” but a critical financial asset ▪️The real reason governments can’t stop printing money ▪️How central banks are quietly accumulating gold at record levels ▪️Why AI could drive the next commodities supercycle ▪️The biggest mistake investors make when buying gold Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Why Gold Has Always Been Money 2:57 What's Really Driving the Gold Price 4:18 The £15,000 Gold Bar Story 7:40 Gordon Brown's Catastrophic Gold Sale 10:58 Is Gold a True Inflation Hedge? 13:14 How to Buy Gold Without Getting It Wrong 19:17 Is This the Start of a New Commodity Cycle?21:30 Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Again 27:55 Why Mining Stocks Are So Volatile 35:17 Inside the BlackRock Mining Trust 38:20 What Makes a Great Mining Company 42:46 The Stock That Went Up 8x in Months 47:12 How Profitable Are Mining Companies Right Now 50:43 Would BlackRock Invest in Politically Unstable Countries? 53:20 Evy's Biggest Investing Mistakes 56:03 How AI Is Transforming Mining 1:00:34 Are Gold Companies Over-Earning? 1:08:57 The Dinner Party Indicator Follow Evy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evy-h-5399b4b5/ Recorded on: 02/03/2026 This content is intended for UK investors only. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Capital is at risk.

  • February 12 · 1 hr 27 min

    Pete Davies: Where are the Risks and Rewards Over the Next Decade? | #24

    Pete Davies, Head of Developed Markets Strategy at Lansdowne Partners, explains why this decade could look nothing like the last. From rising public-sector risk to the return of tangible assets and a new AI investment cycle. We cover: ​The macro shift investors aren’t positioned for: re-industrialisation, capex, and de-globalisation ​Why banks - not tech - may offer lower risk today ​The AI thesis most investors misunderstand (and who actually profits) ​Steel, energy, and “real assets” making a comeback ​How elite fund managers think about risk, concentration, and mistakes• Stocks with potential to double ​Would he buy Starlink if it IPO’d? 00:00 Intro 02:27 The Big Macro Shift Investors Aren’t Positioned For 03:59 De-globalisation, Political Risk & The New Market Regime 06:28 The Hidden Danger of Investment “Style Boxes” 08:53 Why Active Management May Beat the Index This Decade 11:44 Inside the Portfolio: Why So Much Capital Is in Banks 14:22 Banks vs Tech: Where Is Risk Really Lower?19:34 The AI Investment Thesis Most Investors Miss 21:01 Picks, Shovels & Who Actually Profits From AI 24:15 Robotics, Physical Intelligence & The Next Wave 28:42 Defence Spending, Geopolitics & Aerospace Winners 38:45 Tariffs, Trade Wars & Protecting Local Assets 45:20 Gold, Energy & Nuclear: Positioning for Resource Scarcity 1:04:22 Housing, Construction & the Case for “Real Assets” 1:11:45 How Elite Fund Managers Think About Risk 1:15:30 Investment Mistakes & What They Teach You 1:19:33 AI vs The Human Brain: What Machines Still Can’t Do 1:20:51 Stocks That Could Double (And Where Upside Lives) 1:22:02 Adapting After 30+ Years in Markets 1:24:00 Would He Buy Starlink? 1:26:32 Final Takeaways for Investors This episode was recorded on 12th January 2026

  • #23
    January 25 · 53 min

    John Chatfeild-Roberts: The Investment Philosophy That Compounds Wealth Through Any Market! | #23

    This episode was recorded on 10th September 2025. My guest, John Chatfeild-Roberts is a veteran UK fund manager at Jupiter Asset Management and former Chief Investment Officer of the firm. With over three decades of investment experience, he is best known for his work on the Jupiter Merlin multi-manager investment team, where he focuses on fund selection, portfolio construction, and long-term capital preservation. In this exceptional podcast episode, I sit down with John Chatfeild-Roberts, who has spent 30 years building one of the most successful fund-of-funds businesses in the UK - managing over £6 billion for more than 200,000 investors through the Jupiter Merlin portfolios. KEY TOPICS COVERED: Investment Philosophy & Strategy: - How to identify outstanding fund managers before everyone else - The "right people, right time, right quantities" approach to investing- Why patience is the ultimate competitive advantage in investing - Active vs passive investing: when each makes sense Risk Management & Portfolio Construction: - Why most people buy at the top and sell at the bottom (and how to avoid it) - The liquidity lessons that shaped 30 years of investing - Concentrated portfolios: Why they own just 13-14 funds with top 5 holdings at 60% - How they navigated the 2008 financial crisis (by positioning in 2006-2007) Inflation Protection: - Why inflation has compounded at 4.5% annually since 1981 - The two main real assets that protect purchasing power- Gold allocation strategies (peaked at 12-13% during GFC) - How £2,388 season ticket became £12,896 in 34 years Fund Manager Selection: - What makes an outstanding fund manager (love of the game, competitiveness, patience) - Why manager selection beats geographical asset allocation - The importance of neurodiversity in investment teams - How to avoid groupthink in decision-making TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction02:23 - Growing up and early life challenges04:07 - Transition from army to fund management05:21 - What is a fund of funds?10:41 - Investment philosophy explained18:41 - Best fund manager selection (Findlay Park - 23x returns)24:01 - Portfolio construction strategy27:04 - Crisis management and the importance of quality holdings29:45 - Most stressful periods (COVID, GFC)33:33 - Best investment calls (China/commodities insight)35:14 - Can investors time the market?40:08 - Inflation concerns and protection strategies48:39 - Why fund of funds has a bright future50:09 - Book recommendations for young investors Important Disclaimer & Recording Date Notice: This episode was recorded on 10th September 2025. The views, opinions, market commentary, and portfolio positioning expressed by the guest reflect information and circumstances at the time of recording only and may have changed since that date.Any references to specific assets, asset allocations, or portfolio weightings (including, but not limited to, gold) are provided for general discussion purposes only and do not represent current holdings or ongoing investment strategy. Portfolio positions may change at any time and without notice.All content on Algy’s Investment Podcast is provided for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Nothing in this episode is intended as a recommendation, endorsement, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or financial product.Listeners should not make investment decisions based solely on the content of this episode and should seek independent professional advice tailored to their individual circumstances.Guests and presenters may have held, may currently hold, or may in the future hold positions in investments discussed. Neither the podcast nor its guests accept any liability for actions taken based on this content.

  • January 16 · 34 min

    William de Gale: Investing in Tech, Making 300% Returns & His Top Stock Pick for 2026 | #23 Part 2

    William de Gale, is Co-Founder and Lead Portfolio Manager at BlueBox Asset Management, where he manages the BlueBox Global Technology Fund. He brings over 20 years of experience in global technology investing, including more than a decade at BlackRock running its offshore global technology strategy with top-decile performance. William specialises in identifying high-conviction, high-growth technology companies with the potential to deliver strong long-term returns.Our guest challenges conventional wisdom about technology investing, explaining why they avoid the typical pitfalls of chasing disruptors, obsessing over revenue growth, and concentrating portfolios in mega-cap stocks. Instead, they focus on profitable "enablers" in the $10-250 billion market cap sweet spot, maintaining a remarkably low 30% annual turnover while generating strong returns.Key topics covered:1. Why semiconductors represent 40% of the portfolio and the rationale behind this weighting2. The case for cloud software platforms as mispriced opportunities in the AI era3. How all S&P 500 earnings growth since 2007 has come from technology companies4. Outstanding CEOs including Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Lisa Su (AMD), and Marcos Galperin (Mercado Libre)5. The fund's 24% return over the past year and what drove performance6. Why Adobe could be the next big opportunity despite market skepticism7. The importance of embracing volatility versus trying to avoid risk8. Why investors need at least a two-year time horizon in technologyThis episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in technology investing, active fund management, and understanding where value is truly being created in today's tech landscape.Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Makes This Investment Strategy Unique 00:04:31 - The Investment Team Structure 00:07:53 - Portfolio Construction Deep Dive 00:09:09 - Software Exposure and AI Misunderstanding 00:10:06 - Growth Expectations Across Holdings 00:10:47 - Three Outstanding CEOs 00:17:27 - Portfolio Concentration vs Passive ETFs 00:19:28 - Portfolio Turnover in Practice 00:20:11 - Technology's Earnings Dominance 00:22:04 - Performance Attribution Review 00:24:40 - Avoiding Company Bankruptcies 00:25:23 - Best and Worst Decisions This Year 00:26:16 - Mispriced Valuations: The Cloud Software Opportunity 00:28:32 - Required Time Horizon for Investors 00:30:15 - Outperforming Without Tech 00:31:33 - Stock Tip: Adobe for 2026 00:33:31 - Closing RemarksLinks & Resources:BlueBox Asset ManagementWebsite: https://www.blueboxfunds.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebox-asset-management/?originalSubdomain=uk William de GaleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-de-gale-fca-cfa-a2692258/?originalSubdomain=uk Investment Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.Subscribe for more investor insights and interviews with top Fund Managers.

  • January 12 · 32 min

    William de Gale: Investing in Tech, Making 300% Returns & His Top Stock Pick for 2026 | #22 PART 1

    William de Gale, is Co-Founder and Lead Portfolio Manager at BlueBox Asset Management, where he manages the BlueBox Global Technology Fund. He brings over 20 years of experience in global technology investing, including more than a decade at BlackRock running its offshore global technology strategy with top-decile performance. William specialises in identifying high-conviction, high-growth technology companies with the potential to deliver strong long-term returns. In this deep-dive conversation, William reveals:- Why the AI boom ISN'T a bubble (yet) - and the warning signs to watch for- The difference between Google and ChatGPT that most people miss- Why chip manufacturers represent 40% of his portfolio- His contrarian bet: Why Adobe and software platforms will be AI's biggest winners- The "picks and shovels" strategy that consistently outperforms disruptors- Why Nvidia's ecosystem is powerful but not unbeatable- His surprise top stock pick for 2026 (it's not what you think)William explains why companies selling the infrastructure (TSMC, ASML, Lam Research) consistently outperform the headline-grabbing disruptors, and why the market is wrong about AI's impact on software platforms. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Military to Finance Journey03:29 - Google vs ChatGPT06:13 - Who Owns OpenAI?07:24 - AI Energy Use08:10 - What Are GPUs?10:05 - AI Data Centers13:19 - AI Investment Scale14:07 - Safety & Guardrails15:17 - Big Spenders in AI18:11 - Artificial General Intelligence19:32 - AI Bubble Risk?22:18 - AI & Human Knowledge23:37 - What's Next After AI?24:13 - Tech Returns: 15% Growth26:02 - TSMC Leadership27:47 - Nvidia Explained28:33 - Nvidia vs Apple Ecosystem31:29 - Picks & Shovels Stocks Links & Resources:BlueBox Asset ManagementWebsite: https://www.blueboxfunds.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebox-asset-management/?originalSubdomain=ukWilliam de GaleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-de-gale-fca-cfa-a2692258/?originalSubdomain=ukInvestment Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

  • Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    Freddie Lait: Fund Manager Sold His House to Start £1 Billion Fund | The Risk That Paid Off | #21

    In this episode, I sit down with Freddie Lait, founder of Latitude Investment Management, who went from studying mathematics at Oxford to working at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild, before taking the ultimate leap - selling his house to start his own fund management business in 2016.Today, Freddie manages a £1 billion portfolio with a disciplined, long-term investment philosophy that has generated exceptional returns. In this conversation, we dive deep into:Key Topics Covered: Why Freddie sold his house to start his fund (and the financial risk involved) The investment philosophy behind Latitude's success How to construct a portfolio for long-term wealth creation Why earnings growth and dividends matter more than valuation multiples The 6.5% free cash flow yield strategy explained How 75% of his portfolio is positioned for inflation Portfolio management vs. stock analysis - which matters more? Why patience is the rarest commodity in investing The 10-year rule for judging fund managers Building a team of exceptional analysts Managing a concentrated portfolio of 24 global stocks The difference between investing before and after COVID His 30-year vision for the fund About Freddie Lait:Freddie is the founder and CIO of Latitude Investment Management, launched in 2016. With 16 years of fund management experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Rothschild, Freddie has built a reputation for disciplined, long-term value creation. His fund focuses on global equities with strong earnings growth, solid free cash flow, and inflation-resistant characteristics.00:00 - Introduction to Freddie Lait02:00 - When Did Fund Management Become Your Career?04:51 - What Is Financial Modeling?06:22 - The Scary Decision to Start Your Own Fund10:01 - Investment Philosophy Behind Latitude Investment Management13:45 - Why Patience Is a Rare Commodity in Investing18:30 - Finding High-Quality Companies with Strong Returns23:15 - The Importance of Free Cash Flow in Stock Selection28:40 - Portfolio Construction: Concentration vs. Diversification33:20 - Managing Risk in a 24-Stock Portfolio38:50 - Sector Preferences and What to Avoid42:30 - Understanding Free Cash Flow Yield (6.5% Strategy)47:15 - Inflation Protection: 75% of Portfolio Positively Linked52:40 - Technology Adoption and Portfolio Transformation56:20 - Google and the Magnificent Seven Discussion1:01:30 - The 80/20 Rule in Portfolio Management1:04:45 - Building and Leading an Investment Team1:09:20 - Personal Weaknesses: Being Too Logical1:12:50 - The 10,000 Hour Rule and 16 Years of Experience1:16:40 - What Time Period Should Fund Managers Be Judged Over?1:21:30 - Current Fund Size: £1 Billion and Growing1:24:15 - Managing Cash Inflows Operationally1:26:45 - Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksSubscribe for more conversations with successful investors, entrepreneurs, and product leaders!#investing #fundmanagement #portfoliomanagement #stocks #finance #stockmarket #wealth #wealthbuilding

  • Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    Glen Finegan: Investing in Emerging Markets - Risks, Rewards & Realities | #20

    In this episode of Algy’s Investment Podcast, we sit down with Glen Finegan of Skerryvore Asset Management, a seasoned investor with decades of experience managing global emerging market portfolios. Together, we dive deep into the realities of investing beyond the US and Europe, exploring the risks, opportunities, and governance challenges that define emerging markets today. We discuss: 1. What defines an emerging market and why they matter for global investors. 2. The biggest opportunities in India, Taiwan, and Mexico — and how domestic consumption drives long-term growth. 3. How to assess risk, governance, and trust in management teams when investing in volatile regions. 4. Why many state-owned enterprises in China, Brazil, and Russia fail investors — and how to avoid these traps. 5. The role of currencies, inflation, and political risk in shaping investment outcomes. 6. Insights into China’s tech market, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), and India’s growing middle class. 7. The importance of absolute return investing vs. chasing benchmarks. 8. Lessons from history — from the Mexican crisis to the Asian crisis and the global financial crisis — and how emerging markets bounced back. 9. Why governance, integrity, and sustainable business models are the true differentiators in long-term success. Glen also shares Skerryvore’s investment philosophy, built on four key pillars: 1. Strong governance and alignment with minority shareholders. 2.Businesses with durable pricing power and compounding ability. 3.Resilient balance sheets. 4. Companies behaving sustainably for long-term growth. Whether you’re an institutional investor, a financial professional, or simply curious about the future of global investing, this episode provides a rare inside look into how top investors identify high-quality companies in some of the world’s most complex and fast-growing economies.

  • Aug 8, 2025 · 52 min

    Alastair Irvine: World on Edge - UK’s Crisis, Trump’s Turn, and Putin’s Next Move | #19

    Alastair Irvine has been the Investment Director on the Jupiter Merlin Team for over a decade. He is highly respected by professional investors for his clear-cut insights and no-nonsense take on global events. He’ll be a regular guest on Algy’s Investment Podcast. In this episode, he breaks down: 1. The current state of the UK economy 2. Has the UK Prime Minister lost control of his party? 3. The war in Ukraine 4. Why has the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear development sites 5. Trade wars and the role of the U.S. dollar ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:11 The Skill of Managing Risk 03:25 Rachel Reeves Budget Challenge 10:24 Starmer's Benefits Reform Bill 11:49 What Drives Economic Growth? 13:12 The Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 14:55 Will the IMF Bail Out the UK? 18:30 The Effect of Wealth Taxes 22:02 Are UK Equities Cheap? 23:58 Who Else Could Govern the UK? 27:07 Nuclear Energy in the UK 30:06 Trump in Ukraine 32:34 Trump's Impact on Global Stability 37:05 The Bombing of Iran 39:16 Where is the World Most Dangerous Today? 43:19 What are Global Bond Markets Indicating Today? 47:13 Is Trump Trying to Weaken the US Dollar? 49:43 Where are the Jupiter Merlin Team Investing?

  • Jun 13, 2025 · 50 min

    Avinash Vazirani: 42x Your Money? India's Investment Boom Explained! | #18

    Algy's guest this episode is Avinash Vazirani, Investment Manager, Investment Manager of the Indian Equities Strategy at Jupiter Asset Management. Before joining Jupiter, Avinash was Managing Partner of Peninsular Capital Partners LLP, which he founded in 2005. Prior to this, he was CIO (South Asia and Africa) of BNP Paribas Asset Management. He was also CEO of GEM Dolphin Investment Managers from 1994 until its sale in 1997. He began his investment career in 1994.

  • S3 · E1
    May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    Edward Bonham Carter: What Most Investors Get Wrong | #16

    Algy's guest in this episode is Edward Bonham Carter. Edward spent almost 30 years at Jupiter Asset Management, firstly as a fund manager and then Chief Investment Officer. He was Chief Executive Officer from 2007-2014, during which time he steered the Company through an MBO in 2007 and its successful IPO in June 2010. Edward then became Vice Chairman from 2014 to 2021, when he stepped down from the Jupiter Board. After a year as Director of Stewardship and Corporate Responsibility, supporting the work of the CIO office and the Governance and Sustainability team, Edward left Jupiter in December 2022.Edward is Senior Independent Director at both Land Securities Group plc and ITV plc; Non-Executive Chairman of Netwealth Investments; and a Trustee of Esmée Fairbairn Foundation where he is also Chair of the Investment Committee.

  • S3 · E4
    May 13, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    Peter Lawery: America's on Track for a Financial Collapse! Can We Trust the UK's Leaders? | #14

    Algy's guest in this episode is Peter Lawery, Co-Founder of the award winning Jupiter Merlin portfolios. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:36 - The U.S., Trump, Putin & Ukraine 00:05:49 - America's Going Bankrupt? 00:08:55 - Elon Musk & DOGE 00:12:09 - Trumps Methods to Drive Economic Growth 00:13:45 - Trumps Tariffs 00:15:41 - The U.S. Deficit 00:22:54 - Trumps Plans (incl. Canada & Greenland) 00:26:00 - Bond Markets 00:26:40 - U.S. Economy vs UK Economy 00:28:47 - Concerns on UK Politics and Economy 00:40:38 - Energy Policies (incl. Nuclear, Gas & Coal) 00:45:29 - UK State Pension. Is it Safe? 00:47:06 - Is Europe a Basket Case? 00:50:04 - Is it Worth Owning Gold in Your Portfolio? 00:52:48 - Bitcoin, Gold & Digital Currencies 00:57:14 - The Halving of Bitcoin & the Effect 01:01:16 - Closing Out & Disclaimer

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