On this week's show Shaniel Ramjee, multi-asset manager at Pictet, joins the IC team to look at why gold has proven to be a defensive asset and whether it is worth its price. He also explains what asset classes he is allocating to at the moment and why. And they also profile an equity income fund which targets the best dividend paying companies from across the world.

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On this week's Companies and Markets Show, IC editor John Hughman speaks to Emma Powell about how the UK's big banks are once again becoming income giants, and Julia Faurschou explains why consumer goods companies' shift to socially responsible strategies is paying dividends for the planet and investors.

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On this week's show Taha Lokhandwala explains why the prospects for European equities don't look great, and Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, suggests some alternative ways to get exposure to developed markets equities. They also look at who will take over the running of Schroder Tokyo fund following Andrew Rose's retirement. And Colin sets out some suggestions on how to invest in a more ethical or socially responsible way.  

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On this week's Companies and Markets Show, editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about his new Quality Portfolio, asks if there's any puff left in Debenhams shares, and why discounted shares in a small industrial landlord could be worth snapping up.

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On this week's show deputy personal finance editor Taha Lokhandwala explains how to get the right asset allocation for your pension as you approach retirement. Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, explains how to allocate and invest long term portfolios such as a pension. They also consider the importance of market factors and styles, and what is key when constructing a portfolio. 

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On this week's Companies and Markets show editor John Hughman takes a sceptical look at Ocado and the broader grocery industry with Phil Oakley and Harriet Russell, plus why housebuilders may continue to surprise on the upside. 

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Evy Hambro, manager of BlackRock World Mining Trust (BRWM), sets out the arguments for getting exposure to commodities via shares in mining companies and where to find the best opportunities in this area. He also explains why this investment trust had a difficult 2018, how the prospects for this area could improve and how he is also adding value by investing in unlisted holdings.

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Taha Lokhandwala looks at how Asian equities and funds have been performing. Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at Killik, considers whether it is a good time to allocate to Asian and frontier market equities. And they suggest some ways to identify and compare ethical funds that meet your criteria.  

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On this week's Companies and Markets Show editor John Hughman talks to Phil Oakley about why private investors find it increasingly hard to follow the strategies of the investment greats.

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The team discuss extracting income from Asian equities and how infrastructure trusts fared in 2018.

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