Episodes

  • IC039 Investor Lessons: Management & Shareholder Misalignment
    Nov 23 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, Chris and Lee discuss key topics affecting UK investors, including company management remuneration misalignment, highlighted through case studies on Plexus and Manolete Partners.

    They delve into peculiar market investments, such as a banana taped to a wall sold for over $6 million, and assess significant market movers like Games Workshop, Sage, and Jet2. Additionally, they analyse the potential impacts of regulatory actions on Alphabet and chat about unique investment opportunities and risks in smaller companies like Michelmersh Brick Holdings.

    Timestamps:

    00:36 Case Study: Plexus and Management Remuneration

    03:45 Case Study: Manolete and Shareholder Misalignment

    06:04 Crazy Investments: The $6.2 Million Banana

    07:46 Bitcoin and the Cryptocurrency Craze

    08:17 DOJ vs. Google: Potential Breakup of Alphabet

    12:40 UK Success Stories: Games Workshop and Sage

    19:12 Small Caps Spotlight: Jet2 and Michelmersh Brick Holdings

    23:38 Conclusion

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    24 mins
  • IC038 AIM Market and Budget Impacts
    Nov 2 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Chris and Lee discuss the recent UK budget's implications on the AIM market and inheritance tax relief for business shares.

    They compare the growth potential between AIM shares and large technology stocks like Alphabet and Garmin, and the importance of the London Stock Exchange and AIM companies in promoting themselves.

    The episode also features responses to listener questions about the budget's impact on private pensions and dividends. Touching upon the debate over dividend payments versus reinvestment in company growth.

    Timestamps:

    0:53 Impact of the Budget on AIM Market

    04:23 Comparing AIM to Global Markets

    09:54 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts

    13:48 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    14 mins
  • IC037 Exploring High Yield Dividend-Producing Stocks
    Oct 19 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Lee and Chris delve into the world of dividend-producing stocks in the UK market. The episode covers the selection criteria for the Income Boosters Portfolio, which focuses on high-yield, reliable dividend-paying stocks with good dividend cover.

    They also touch upon the AIM High Yield Portfolio, highlighting its performance and the unique aspects of investing in smaller AIM companies. The hosts share examples of successful stocks, and the challenges faced, providing insights and strategies for building and managing a dividend-focused investment portfolio.

    Timestamps:

    00:40 Introduction to Dividend Producing Stocks

    03:04 What Makes Up the Income Boosters Portfolio

    04:49 Examples of Dividend Stocks in the Portfolio

    06:16 Challenges in Dividend Investing

    10:40 Exploring the AIM High Yield Portfolio Stocks

    13:11 Performance and Insights of AIM High Yield Portfolio

    18:34 Pros and Cons of Dividend vs. Growth Portfolios

    22:57 Final Thoughts on companies making transformational acquisition.

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    27 mins
  • IC036 So Many Bonkers Bargains Right Now – How Do We Keep Up
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, Chris and Lee discuss intriguing investment opportunities, focusing on 'bonkers bargains' - stocks with strong fundamentals but undervalued due to market conditions. They highlight small cap companies like Time Finance and Alumasc, and delve into an unusual pick, Gemfields Group.

    The episode emphasizes the importance of balancing growth stocks with deep value investments, and the potential long-term rewards and risks in small cap investing. Chris also touches upon the importance of market research and diversification while noting some of their past successes and disappointments in the 'bonkers bargains' category.

    They conclude with advice on portfolio composition and a note on the challenging market environment due to impending tax changes and budget announcements.

    Timestamps:

    00:27 Market Frustrations and Bonkers Bargains

    01:17 Defining Bonkers Bargains

    03:05 Success Stories: Time Finance

    06:54 Construction Materials Sector & Alumasc

    09:10 New Additions to the Bonkers Bargains List

    12:01 Portfolio Strategy and Diversification

    15:00 Bonkers Bargain XP Power

    21:20 Concluding Thoughts

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    22 mins
  • IC035 AIM Market Success Stories with Further Room to Grow
    Sep 28 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Chris and Lee focus on some standout successful companies listed on the AIM market. They dive into the growth journeys of companies like Yu Group, Elixirr, Fonix, Time Finance, AB Dynamics, CVS Group, and Jet2.

    They highlight the importance of founder ownership, patience, and understanding business models for long-term investment success. The episode also touches upon Raspberry Pi's impressive IPO performance on the main market and concludes with a recommendation to diversify investments across multiple good issues.

    Timestamps:

    00:29 Market News and Spotlight on AIM Companies

    01:43 Yu Group: A Roller Coaster Journey

    04:49 Elixirr: Ambitious Growth

    06:12 Fonix: Mobile Payment Specialist

    09:06 Time Finance: Bonkers Bargain

    11:35 AB Dynamics: From Tiddler to Titan

    13:53 CVS Group: Veterinary Services

    16:57 Jet2: Soaring High

    20:20 Raspberry Pi: IPO Success

    21:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    22 mins
  • IC034 Exploring Next PLC's Exemplary Interim Reports & What We Can All Learn from Them
    Sep 21 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, Chris and Lee provide an analysis of Next PLC's interim results, highlighting them as a benchmark for how companies should present financial updates.

    The discussion contrasts Next PLC's comprehensive and transparent reporting with that of Next 15. They also touch upon the recent performance of the S&P 500, driven by a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, and critique the Bank of England's cautious approach. The episode is a must-listen for investors seeking valuable lessons in effective financial communication from companies they wish to invest in.

    Timestamps:

    00:28 Next PLC's Impressive Interim Reports

    01:46 S&P 500 and Market Sentiments

    03:10 Next PLC: A Benchmark for Presenting Results

    05:39 Next PLC's Strategic Insights and Future Plans

    07:28 The Challenges and Successes of Retail Stocks

    10:57 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Read Next PLC’s interim trading update: https://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7783E_1-2024-9-18.pdf

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    15 mins
  • IC033 Stonking Small Caps Release Good Results & Potential Tax Changes
    Sep 15 2024

    In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Lee and Chris provide a comprehensive analysis of the UK share market, specifically focusing on small cap and AIM-listed companies. They discuss the implications of potential capital gains tax changes, the impact of Philip Meeson's share sale from Jet2, and Nvidia CEO's stock sell-off amidst antitrust investigations.

    The episode features deep dives into three promising small caps: Gamma Communications, hVIVO, and Keystone Law. The hosts also cover challenges faced by other companies like Next 15, Inspecs Group, and Frontier Developments, along with their views on SigmaRoc's acquisitions and the Property Franchise Group's merger with Belvoir. They conclude with thoughts on Fevertree's mixed growth results. Listeners can expect valuable insights on investment strategies, market trends, and potential tax implications.

    Timestamps:

    00:28 Focus on AIM and Small Caps

    00:57 Capital Gains Tax and Market Reactions

    01:29 Philip Meeson's Share Sale

    02:39 Nvidia CEO's Share Sales and Market Impact

    05:26 Spotlight on Small Cap Stocks

    08:24 Inheritance Tax Planning Concerns

    12:37 Next 15's Profit Warning and Communication Issues

    16:16 Handling Market Uncertainty

    16:48 The Struggles of Inspects

    19:56 Frontier Developments: A Cautious Approach

    22:31 SigmaRoc's Acquisition Challenges

    25:48 Property Franchise Group Merger

    27:32 Fevertree's Global Growth Strategy

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    32 mins
  • IC032 UK Market Insights & Some Top Picks to Look at
    Sep 7 2024

    In this episode, Chris and Lee discuss the latest performance and outlook of several UK companies listed on AIM. The conversation ranges from high dividend-paying stocks in the income booster’s portfolio to the potential impact of UK tax changes.

    They also touch on specific companies from house building, construction materials, aerospace, and healthcare software. Featured companies include Hargreaves Lansdown, Page Group, Rightmove, Filtronic, Ashtead Technology, and Craneware, as well as 'bonkers bargains' like Alumasc and Michelmersh Brick Holdings. The episode concludes with a look at Jet2's growth amid market challenges and Churchill China's resilient performance in the hospitality sector.

    Timestamps:

    00:28 Income Boosters Portfolio Update

    03:45 Government Policy Changes

    06:10 Rightmove a UK Success Story

    09:23 Small Cap News: Filtronic, Ashtead Technology, and Craneware

    16:39 Bonkers Bargains Alumasc and Michelmersh brick holdings

    22:41 Spotlight on Churchill China

    25:20 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

    If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.

    Links & Resources:

    Watch Chris’s Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/

    Visit Investor’s Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/

    Follow Investor’s Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion

    Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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    26 mins