As Saba Capital takes aim once again at Baillie Gifford US Growth (ticker: USA), chairman Tom Burnet and co-manager Kirsty Gibson are this week's guests on the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast with Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, now for three years running), where they discuss Saba's requisition at the upcoming AGM and the importance of shareholder participation in the vote, as well as the trust's performance and portfolio holdings.

This discussion was recorded on Monday 28 September 2026.

Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!

*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
***


Timestamps

0:00:37 - Introduction
0:01:56 - The upcoming vote at USA
0:05:11 - The importance of voting
0:11:39 - Performance and volatility
0:15:43 - The sell-off from the peak
0:25:25 - Funding a cash exit
0:30:56 - Reducing SpaceX exposure before IPO
0:33:55 - A short break
0:34:40 - AI holdings
0:43:19 - AI bubble concerns?
0:48:28 - Portfolio turnover
0:49:41 - Developing the trust
0:52:55 - Reflections on the investment trusts structure
0:57:18 - Close


If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers.

This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Literacy Capital (BOOK). Future profiles include Polar Capital Technology (PCT) and JPMorgan European Growth and Income (JEGI). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector.

For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle.

Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020.

You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk.

Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

As Saba Capital takes aim once again at Baillie Gifford US Growth (ticker: USA), chairman Tom Burnet and co-manager Kirsty Gibson are this week's guests on the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast with Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, now for three years running), where they discuss Saba's requisition at the upcoming AGM and the importance of shareholder participation in the vote, as well as the trust's performance and portfolio holdings. This discussion was recorded on Monday 28 September 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Timestamps 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:01:56 - The upcoming vote at USA 0:05:11 - The importance of voting 0:11:39 - Performance and volatility 0:15:43 - The sell-off from the peak 0:25:25 - Funding a cash exit 0:30:56 - Reducing SpaceX exposure before IPO 0:33:55 - A short break 0:34:40 - AI holdings 0:43:19 - AI bubble concerns? 0:48:28 - Portfolio turnover 0:49:41 - Developing the trust 0:52:55 - Reflections on the investment trusts structure 0:57:18 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Literacy Capital (BOOK). Future profiles include Polar Capital Technology (PCT) and JPMorgan European Growth and Income (JEGI). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

356: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - Tom Burnet and Kirsty Gibson (03 Oct 2026)

Peter Hewitt, former fund manager, director at the AIC, and director at Odyssean, joins Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) in this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts podcast, in a discussion including emerging markets, smaller companies, and renewables and infrastructure trusts.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 25 September 2026.

Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!

*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
***


Timestamps

0:00:37 - Introduction
0:01:08 - The state of play
0:05:38 - Emerging markets trusts
0:14:38 - Smaller companies
0:24:00 - A short break
0:24:45 - Renewables and infrastructure
0:34:25 - Year to date performance
0:38:25 - Performance over three years
0:41:53 - Close


If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers.

This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Murray International (MYI). Future profiles include Literacy Capital (BOOK) and Polar Capital Technology (PCT). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector.

For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle.

Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020.

You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk.

Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

Peter Hewitt, former fund manager, director at the AIC, and director at Odyssean, joins Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) in this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts podcast, in a discussion including emerging markets, smaller companies, and renewables and infrastructure trusts. This discussion was recorded on Friday 25 September 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Timestamps 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:01:08 - The state of play 0:05:38 - Emerging markets trusts 0:14:38 - Smaller companies 0:24:00 - A short break 0:24:45 - Renewables and infrastructure 0:34:25 - Year to date performance 0:38:25 - Performance over three years 0:41:53 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Murray International (MYI). Future profiles include Literacy Capital (BOOK) and Polar Capital Technology (PCT). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

355: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - Peter Hewitt (26 Sep 2026)

In this edition of the Money Makers podcast, Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) is joined by Richard Staveley, manager of Rockwood Strategic (RKW), in a discussion including the performance and investment approach of the Trust and its focus on UK small cap opportunities; market trends including the state of the small cap market; and recent portfolio moves including new positions in UK housing.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 18 September 2026.

Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!

*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
***

Timestamps

0:00:37 - Introduction
0:01:24 - The LinkedIn video clips
0:03:24 - Explaining UK small cap performance
0:08:12 - Looking at the portfolio
0:14:37 - Videndum
0:22:10 - A short break
0:22:55 - Three new positions
0:32:05 - The upcoming budget and confidence
0:35:03 - Defence companies
0:38:38 - Long-standing holdings
0:41:44 - Reflecting on recent years’ performance
0:45:19 - Close


If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers.

This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Murray International (MYI). Future profiles include Literacy Capital (BOOK) and Polar Capital Technology (PCT). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector.

For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle.

Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020.

You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk.

Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

In this edition of the Money Makers podcast, Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) is joined by Richard Staveley, manager of Rockwood Strategic (RKW), in a discussion including the performance and investment approach of the Trust and its focus on UK small cap opportunities; market trends including the state of the small cap market; and recent portfolio moves including new positions in UK housing. This discussion was recorded on Friday 18 September 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Timestamps 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:01:24 - The LinkedIn video clips 0:03:24 - Explaining UK small cap performance 0:08:12 - Looking at the portfolio 0:14:37 - Videndum 0:22:10 - A short break 0:22:55 - Three new positions 0:32:05 - The upcoming budget and confidence 0:35:03 - Defence companies 0:38:38 - Long-standing holdings 0:41:44 - Reflecting on recent years’ performance 0:45:19 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Murray International (MYI). Future profiles include Literacy Capital (BOOK) and Polar Capital Technology (PCT). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

354: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - Richard Staveley (RKW) (23 Sep 2026)

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, fund manager and author Sandy Nairn, lead manager at Global Opportunities Trust (GOT), joins Jonathan Davis, (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) with a discussion focusing on artificial intelligence including the current stage of AI's development, historic parallels, and the impact on financial markets. 

This discussion was recorded on Wed 19 August 2026.


Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!


*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
***


Section Timestamps:
0:00:37 - Introduction
0:01:41 - AI and the markets
0:09:38 - Agentic AI and genuine artificial intelligence
0:14:42 - A rapid growth story
0:20:35 - A short break
0:21:20 - The anticipated IPOs
0:24:33 - Global Opportunities Trust (GOT)
0:28:42 - Bringing in the discount
0:31:45 - AI and the trust’s holdings
0:35:03 - Debunking Bessembinder
0:41:08 - Close


If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers.

This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Utilico Emerging Markets (UEM). Future profiles coming soon include HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HPVE) and Ruffer Investment Company (RICA). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector.  

For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. 

Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020.

You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk.

Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, fund manager and author Sandy Nairn, lead manager at Global Opportunities Trust (GOT), joins Jonathan Davis, (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) with a discussion focusing on artificial intelligence including the current stage of AI's development, historic parallels, and the impact on financial markets. This discussion was recorded on Wed 19 August 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:01:41 - AI and the markets 0:09:38 - Agentic AI and genuine artificial intelligence 0:14:42 - A rapid growth story 0:20:35 - A short break 0:21:20 - The anticipated IPOs 0:24:33 - Global Opportunities Trust (GOT) 0:28:42 - Bringing in the discount 0:31:45 - AI and the trust’s holdings 0:35:03 - Debunking Bessembinder 0:41:08 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Utilico Emerging Markets (UEM). Future profiles coming soon include HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HPVE) and Ruffer Investment Company (RICA). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, fund manager and author Sandy Nairn, lead manager at Global Opportunities Trust (GOT), joins Jonathan Davis, (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) with a discussion focusing on artificial intelligence including the current stage of AI's development, historic parallels, and the impact on financial markets.&nbsp;

This discussion was recorded on Wed 19 August 2026.


Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!


*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
***


Section Timestamps:
0:00:37 - Introduction
0:01:41 - AI and the markets
0:09:38 - Agentic AI and genuine artificial intelligence
0:14:42 - A rapid growth story
0:20:35 - A short break
0:21:20 - The anticipated IPOs
0:24:33 - Global Opportunities Trust (GOT)
0:28:42 - Bringing in the discount
0:31:45 - AI and the trust’s holdings
0:35:03 - Debunking Bessembinder
0:41:08 - Close


If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers.

This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Utilico Emerging Markets (UEM). Future profiles coming soon include&nbsp;HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HPVE) and Ruffer Investment Company (RICA). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector.  

For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. 

Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020.

You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk.

Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

348: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - Sandy Nairn (GOT) (22 Aug 2026)

This week on the Money Makers podcast, Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) is joined by Alec Letchfield, manager of the Hansa Investment Company (HAN), in a discussion including the trust's restructuring and governance, the investment strategy, and managing the wide discount.

This discussion was recorded on Monday 14 September 2026.

Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow!

*** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook ***
Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358

The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector.
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Timestamps

0:00:37 - Introduction
0:00:59 - The history of Hansa (HAN)
0:05:52 - Attracting new investors
0:11:55 - The trust’s offering
0:20:06 - Decision-making and the risk profile
0:22:33 - A short break
0:23:18 - Framing performance targets
0:28:21 - Fees
0:30:57 - Confidence in active management
0:32:52 - The discount
0:37:48 - The outlook from here
0:42:38 - The UK
0:45:54 - Close


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Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

This week on the Money Makers podcast, Jonathan Davis (editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award 2024 and 2025) is joined by Alec Letchfield, manager of the Hansa Investment Company (HAN), in a discussion including the trust's restructuring and governance, the investment strategy, and managing the wide discount. This discussion was recorded on Monday 14 September 2026. Jonathan is now writing market and other comments on Substack (jdinvestor.substack.com), and for those of you who follow Money Makers on social media, two new channels are now available - TikTok (@moneymakers_its) and Bluesky (@money-makers.co). Do give us a follow! *** OUT NOW: The 2026 Investment Trusts Handbook *** Available to order from Harriman House: https://harriman-house.com/authors/jonathan-davis/the-investment-trusts-handbook-2026/9781804094358 The Investment Trusts Handbook 2026 is the ninth edition of the highly regarded annual handbook for anyone interested in investment trusts – often referred to as the City’s best-kept secret, or the connoisseur’s choice among investment funds. It is expertly edited by well-known author and professional investor Jonathan Davis, founder and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast. It is available through bookshops and extensively online. The next edition of the Handbook, an independent educational publication, is now in preparation. With articles by 30 different authors, including analysts, fund managers and investment writers, plus more than 80 pages of detailed data and analysis, the latest edition is an indispensable companion for anyone looking to invest in the investment trust sector. *** Timestamps 0:00:37 - Introduction 0:00:59 - The history of Hansa (HAN) 0:05:52 - Attracting new investors 0:11:55 - The trust’s offering 0:20:06 - Decision-making and the risk profile 0:22:33 - A short break 0:23:18 - Framing performance targets 0:28:21 - Fees 0:30:57 - Confidence in active management 0:32:52 - The discount 0:37:48 - The outlook from here 0:42:38 - The UK 0:45:54 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, why not also try the Money Makers Circle? This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content every week, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year, with a two week free trial available for new subscribers. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Baillie Gifford UK Growth (BGUK). Future profiles include Murray International (MYI) and Literacy Capital (BOOK). Our weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit https://money-makers.co/circle. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to more than 350 podcasts since we launched in 2020. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

353: Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast - Alec Letchfield (HAN) (19 Sep 2026)

In this edition of Talking Money, fund manager James Henderson explains why – despite others’ doubts – he doesn’t think we’re near the end of the bull market, and how talking to companies has revealed a robustness in firms that isn’t being reflected in valuations. As a patient long-term investor, Henderson argues there are attractive opportunities out there if you know where to look: he reveals how he has been finding them, including two examples of where he has recently started to build a position.

Talking Money: Finding robust companies on attractive valuations today, with James Henderson

Mark Slater is one of the UK’s leading growth stock investors, whose methods are based on the rigorous criteria laid down by his father Jim Slater in the Zulu Principle and other books. In this episode of Talking Money, recorded at the recent London Investor conference, Jonathan Davis asks him what opportunities he is currently finding in the equity market.

Talking Money: Mark Slater on today's equity opportunities

Talking Money: Still a raging bull of Japan – An interview with hedge fund manager Hugh Sloane by Jonathan Davis

Talking Money: Still a raging bull of Japan – An interview with hedge fund manager Hugh Sloane

Jonathan Davis talks to Elory Dimson of the Judge Business School at Cambridge University about interest rate cuts and rises and how they affect share prices.

Elroy Dimson on how interest rate policy affects share prices

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