The latest episode of The IC Interviews features Ian Lance, co-manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust alongside Nick Purves, who together have more than five decades of experience. The duo focus on undervalued UK shares and are adept at avoiding value traps.

In this episode, Dave and Ian discuss the possibility of a UK re-rating, the sectors most attracting Ian and Nick’s attention, news from Royal Mail-owner International Distribution Service (IDS), tobacco stocks and much more.

This episode was recorded on 17 April.

Timestamps

00:51 Is there a catalyst for a UK re-rating?

2:35 Buybacks 

4:54 The sectors catching his eye

6:42 Energy and commodity prices

8:54 How Lance thinks banks balance the benefits of higher rates versus risk

11:11 Why the trust doesn’t have more UK holdings 

13:52 The fund's income versus total return outlook

15:25 Holdings that don’t pay much out 

17:11 International Distribution Service (IDS)

19:53 What would make Lance give up hope on a turnaround play

23:05 Sectors that are hard to be optimistic about

25:04 Other sectors with appeal

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