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Quarterly Podcast: Navigating market volatility

It has been a year of economic and political upheaval for investors, but what is the outlook for the market as we reach the final months of 2024? 

Stock market growth this year has been narrow while core inflation has remained stubbornly high, posing challenges for investors and policymakers alike.

In this podcast, Client Adviser Sophie Kilvert, sitting in for Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Global Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss recent market trends and the performance of some of our holdings.

New Court Portfolio Spotlight - Aikya

Host Sarah Ball speaks to Ashish Swarup, Founder of Aikya, to discuss the history of fund, how it chooses its investments and the wider outlook for emerging markets.

Quarterly Podcast: Focusing on the fundamentals as global markets surge

The mid-point of the year is a good time to take stock of what has been an eventful few months. Global stock markets have enjoyed double-digit returns since January, but there are concerns that market performance is being driven by just a handful of companies. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Kevin Gardiner, Global Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to review the year so far.

We also assess the outlook for the rest of 2024, as interest rates look likely to remain higher for longer, and take a closer look at some of our portfolio companies.

New Court Portfolio Spotlight - Berkshire Hathaway

Host Sarah Ball sits down with Equity Analyst Nicola Muirhead to discuss the outlook for Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most eminent and enduring companies in the financial sector.

Quarterly Podcast: Stock market momentum, but will interest rate cuts be delayed?

Markets have enjoyed a strong start to 2024, with global stocks up 8% so far this year. However, inflation remains above target in many major economies, putting pressure on central banks to delay interest rate cuts. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to assess the outlook for rates this year.

Meanwhile, the business cycle has remained in relatively good shape, with growth continuing alongside disinflation. We examine how this backdrop has helped several of our holdings – both return assets and diversifiers – achieve a strong performance in the first quarter. 

Correction: at 06:25, we mistakenly say CKPC, when we mean CPKC.

New Court Portfolio Spotlight - Constellation Software

Host Sarah Ball sits down with Equity Analyst Francisco Leal to discuss Constellation Software, a Canadian software company. We examine the company's recent activities and future earnings potential.

Quarterly Podcast: Cautious optimism for the year ahead after a strong end to 2023

Amid stubbornly high inflation, geopolitical tensions and gloomy sentiment, 2023 defied expectations and produced a strong year for investors. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss the remarkable returns from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ US tech stocks, the trajectory for interest rates and the outlook for investors in 2024.

Quarterly Podcast: Why unloved bonds have become an attractive investment, and the outlook for equities amid fading inflation

The bond market has started to become an interesting proposition for investors for the first time in over a decade. As interest rates have risen, so too have the yields offered by previously unfavoured bonds. In this podcast, CEO Helen Watson, is joined by Victor Balfour, Investment Strategist, and Hugo Capel Cure, Co-Head of Portfolio Management, to discuss the growing opportunities in the bond market, the outlook for equities and how fading inflation will impact investors.

New Court Portfolio Spotlight - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)

Businesses across the world are looking to act in a more sustainable manner, and how they transport their goods has become a key consideration. In this podcast Sarah Ball is joined by Rorrie Mars to discuss the latest addition to our portfolio, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This is a railroad company operating across Canada, the United States and Mexico, which we believe is destined for growth as more companies look for sustainable transport solutions. Switching from road to rail can reduce emissions by 75%, and we believe CPKC has the business model, pricing power and leadership to succeed.

Quarterly Podcast: Banking worries abate in Q2 2023, leading to a rally in the global stock market

Stubborn inflation and rising interest rates have been the dominant story in the UK in 2023, but will this change in the second half of the year? In this episode, CEO Helen Watson is joined by Global Investment Strategist, Kevin Gardner and Co-Head of Portfolio Management, Hugo Capel Cure to discuss the ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks that have driven market returns so far this year, how our portfolio has fared, and the economic outlook for Britain and the rest of the world.