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This video can be seen here: https://www.piworld.co.uk/2020/06/05/piworld-thursday-webinar-david-stevenson-covid-investing/

 


Excellent investing insight from David on current valuations, how he’s played the COVID-19 markets to date, and where an investor can find income. Forthright views on sectors, funds and the economy, which make you think. Superb investing entertainment.

David’s career & investing background – 00:42

What are your views on the market strength? – 05:15

Where have you been investing since January to date? – 09:50

Opportunities & themes on David’s watchlist – 16:57

Renewable Energy – 21:13

Gold – 24:57

Income investments including retail bonds – 31:14

Structured products – 39:00

Q&A

Fundsmith and Lindsell Train Funds – 42:20

What are you views on housebuilders? – 43:28

Sectors to avoid? – 45:23

Where to find structured products? – 47:28

Recommended renewable fund – 48:11

Brexit investment strategy? – 51:13

Top publications for the retail investor – 52:52

Japanese fund – 55:03

Companies or Funds mentioned

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), International Biotech Trust (IBT), Ryan Air (RYA), EasyJet (EZJ), Carnival Cruises (CCL), Scottish Mortgage IT (SMT); Melrose Industries (MRO); Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID); Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) Polymetal International (POLY); Barra Resources (ASX: BAR); Foresight Energy LP; VT Gravis Infrastructure Fund

About David Stevenson

David has been writing the Adventurous Investor column for the FT for over a decade and is a columnist for MoneyWeek and Citywire. He’s also executive editor at www.etfstream.com and www.altfi.com. David’s blog: http://www.adventurousinvestor.com/