Host Stuart Fieldhouse chats with Jean Roche, manager of the Schroders UK Mid-Cap coin stock Investment Trust, islam makhachev to discuss what defines a mid-cap stock, the FTSE 250 outlook, share buybacks, and where she’s finding opportunity in UK defence and retail stocks.
If you’ve been wondering whether UK equities are undervalued or how mid-cap investing compares to large and small-cap strategies, this episode offers deep insight from one of the most experienced managers in the market.
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00:00 What is a Mid-Cap stock?
02:00 Jean's investment philosophy regarding Mid-Caps
05:05 Why so many share buybacks right now?
08:13 Why Mid-Caps and not Large Caps?
11:25 The wider UK economy and equity market
15:18 UK sectors and themes to watch
18:28 When a company makes it into the FTSE 100
22:20 How does Jean protect the downside risk?
25:00 Key ruby tuesday contributors to the trust's performance
27:17 Looking ahead to UK market opportunites and risks
