
Cris Sholto Heaton
Cris Sholt Heaton is the contributing editor for MoneyWeek.
He is an investment analyst and writer who has been contributing to MoneyWeek since 2006 and was managing editor of the magazine between 2016 and 2018. He is especially interested in international investing, believing many investors still focus too much on their home markets and that it pays to take advantage of all the opportunities the world offers. He often writes about Asian equities, international income and global asset allocation.
Cris began his career in financial services consultancy at PwC and Lane Clark & Peacock, before an abrupt change of direction into oil, gas and energy at Petroleum Economist and Platts and subsequently into investment research and writing. In addition to his articles for MoneyWeek, he also works with a number of asset managers, consultancies and financial information providers.
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and the Investment Management Certificate, as well as degrees in finance and mathematics. He has also studied acting, film-making and photography, and strongly suspects that an awareness of what makes a compelling story is just as important for understanding markets as any amount of qualifications.
Latest articles by Cris Sholto Heaton
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Rachel Reeves’s changes to ISA rules will not work
Opinion Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to ISA rules will do nothing to support the British stock market. They will simply reduce choice and flexibility
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Why Vietnam is the world's most exciting emerging market: MoneyWeek Talks
Podcast Dominic Scriven, founder of asset manager Dragon Capital, speaks to Cris Sholto Heaton about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Vietnam.
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Iran crisis is making markets increasingly unpredictable
The outlook for the Iran crisis isn't clear, but investors need to expect a more volatile world
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Investors take refuge in hard assets
Hard assets – businesses that are rooted in the physical world – may be set to prosper as investors move away from AI and ‘asset-light’ stocks
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Hints of private credit crisis rattle investors
There are similarities to 2007 in private credit. Investors shouldn’t panic, but they should be alert to the possibility of a crash.
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A niche way to diversify your exposure to the AI boom
The AI boom is still dominating markets, but specialist strategies can help diversify your risks
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How a dovish Federal Reserve could affect you
Trump’s pick for the US Federal Reserve is not so much of a yes-man as his rival, but interest rates will still come down quickly, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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An investing style that’s out of fashion
Star fund managers such as Terry Smith and Nick Train are at the mercy of wider market trends, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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How to add cryptocurrency to your portfolio
A new listing shows how bitcoin might add value to a portfolio if cryptocurrency keeps gaining acceptance, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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The MoneyWeek ETF portfolio – early 2026 update
The MoneyWeek ETF portfolio had a solid year in 2025 and looks well placed for what the next 12 months may bring
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New year, same market forecasts
Forecasts from banks and brokers are as bullish as ever this year, but there is less conviction about the US, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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The shape of yields to come
Central banks are likely to buy up short-term bonds to keep debt costs down for governments
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Is US stock market exceptionalism over?
US stocks trailed the rest of the world in 2025. Is this a sign that a long-overdue shift is underway?
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An AI bust could hit private credit
Opinion Private credit is playing a key role in funding data centres. It may be the first to take the hit if the AI boom ends, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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How to profit from the markets’ pessimism about Britain
Opinion There was little in the Budget to prop up Britain's stock market, but opportunities are hiding in plain sight. Investors should take advantage while they can
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The looming copper crunch
Miners are not investing in new copper supply despite rising demand from electrification of the economy, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Should ISA investors be forced to hold UK shares?
The UK government would like ISA investors to hold more UK stocks – but many of us are already overexposed
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The battle of the bond markets and public finances
An obsessive focus on short-term fiscal prudence is likely to create even greater risks in a few years, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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AI is a bet we’re forced to make
It’s impossible to say yet if AI will revolutionise the world, but failure would clearly be very costly, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Debasing Wall Street's new debasement trade idea
The debasement trade is a catchy and plausible idea, but there’s no sign that markets are alarmed, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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UK REITs – is real estate poised for a rebound?
Investors are still cautious about UK REITs. Private equity is snapping them up. One view must be wrong, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Why investors should avoid market monomania
Opinion Today’s overwhelming focus on US markets leaves investors guessing about opportunities and risks elsewhere
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To hedge or not to hedge, that is the question
The mechanics of hedging are very logical, but deciding when to add a hedge is rarely a simple decision
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The challenge with currency hedging
A weaker dollar will make currency hedges more appealing, but volatile rates may complicate the results
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