Cris Sholto Heaton
Cris Sholto Heaton 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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Should you pick an Isa or a Sipp?
Features If you’re planning to retire in the next few years, a pension may now be a better bet than an Isa. Here, we list five of the best Sipps available now.
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Five of the best Isas for international stocks
Features Your Isa investments don’t have to be limited to the UK. It’s also possible to hold shares in foreign firms too. Here are five of the best Isas for international stocks.
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How exposed are you to currency risk?
Features As a British investor, if you put your money into foreign investments, you should think about currency risk. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why.
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Unpicking the dividend tax tangle
Features Dividend tax rules can appear among the most daunting, says Cris Sholto Heaton. But the upshot of many of these rules are simpler than you think.
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Should investors chase growth or hunt value?
Tutorials Should you try to invest in countries that are likely to see high GDP growth, or in markets that are cheap?
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Get a better return with a 'regular saver' account
Features If you’re putting aside money every month and want a good rate on it, a regular savings account could help. Cris Sholto Heaton picks the best.
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Cut the cost of reinvesting dividends
Features While reinvesting dividends can be expensive, there are a handful of options open to smaller investors. Cris Sholton Heaton explains.
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Is your fund manager worth his fees?
Features Financial theory looks daunting, but the basic principles are straightforward, says Cris Sholto Heaton. And they can tell you a lot about your fund manager.
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Tracking down the real talent with 'active share'
Features Britain's best-known fund manager, Neil Woodford, is going to publish his 'active share'. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why that could spark real change.
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Jack Bogle: The fund manager who hates ETFs
Features For Jack Bogle, founder of investment firm Vanguard, exchange-traded funds are all about the marketing. Cris Sholto Heaton reports.
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Investing isn’t a beauty contest
Tutorials Do companies that are heavily hyped in the media make good investments in the long run? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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What happens if your broker goes bust?
Features Money belonging to Alpari's clients is currently trapped in the firm. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the rules for getting your money back.
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Don’t blow your pension
Features Anybody planning to take advantage of the new pensions rules needs to think carefully. Cris Sholto Heaton explains.
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Short dodgy stocks – not pricey ones
Features Cris Sholto Heaton explains why 'shorting' a stock for the wrong reasons is a recipe for failure.
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The best way to stay diversified
Tutorials Asset allocation is a great way to structure your portfolio. Cris Sholto Heaton explains how to do it, and why rebalancing is important.
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Now is not the best time to buy Russia
Features Russia is on the verge of a full-on emerging-market crisis. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at similar past crises, and asks when should investors buy in.
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The best way to insure your portfolio
Tutorials Should you buy insurance-type investments such as options, or does it make more sense to be the 'insurer'? Cris Sholt Heaton investigates.
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Do small-cap stocks deliver the goods?
Features The idea that small-cap stocks outperform blue chips over time is widely accepted. But is it true? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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What should Selftrade investors do now?
Features Investors with share-dealing service Selftrade have been asked to decide between switching to Equiniti or taking their custom elsewhere. Cris Sholto Heaton weighs up the options.
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Get online – but tread carefully
Features The internet has made investing cheaper and easier than ever before, says Cris Sholto Heaton. But that also means it's easy to get in over your head.
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Are you prepared for liquidity risk?
Features It's easy to see how a sell-off in bonds might get out of hand, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Investors should take note.
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The hidden risks of junk bonds
Features The higher yields on 'junk' bonds may be tempting, but are they worth the extra risk? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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What to expect from emerging markets
Features The last decade yielded mixed results for investors in emerging markets. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at what investors can expect in the years ahead.
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How to branch out abroad and buy foreign stocks
Tutorials By only buying London-listed stocks, you could be missing out. Cris Sholto Heaton answers three frequently asked questions about buying foreign shares.
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