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 short stocks?
Tutorials Short-selling isn't without its critics, but it does serve an important purpose. Cris Sholto Heaton explains how it works.
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Hedge your bets against forex turmoil
Features Does it make sense to hedge your currency exposure, or is it likely to result in lower returns? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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What does deflation mean for stocks?
Features Deflation isn’t automatically bad for markets, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Rather, it all depends how much prices are falling and why it’s happening.
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The difference between 'top down' and 'bottom up' investing
Tutorials Top-down and bottom-up investing are two approaches to buying stocks. So, what's the difference and which is better? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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The wages of sin are healthy profits
Features A recent study has looked into which industries do better over the long term. The results, says Cris Sholto Heaton, are interesting.
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It pays to keep a lid on investment costs
Features Keeping your investment costs down can make all the difference to the performance of your portfolio. Cris Sholto Heaton explains.
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A great year for Isas
Features The past year has been a much bigger and better one for individual savings accounts (Isas) than anybody expected this time last year.
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The basics of investing in an Isa
Features An Individual Savings Account (Isa) is a tax-efficient wrapper for your savings and investments. You can fill it with investments such as funds, stocks or bonds - or just leave it in cash. Here, we introduce you to the basics of investing in Isas.
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How to find the best funds Isa
Tutorials Charges for funds Isas vary greatly, so choosing the best broker for you takes research. Here, we aim to help you narrow down the types of brokers likely to suit you.
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Five of the best cash Isas
Tutorials It’s important to get the best deal you can on your cash Isa – the best accounts are significantly higher than the worst ones. Here are five of the best cash Isas.
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Five of the best Isas for shares
Tutorials There are a few differences between charges for funds and charges for shares Isas. Here's what to consider - and five of the best Isas for shares.
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Five of the best brokers for bonds in an Isa
Features If you’re investing in bonds – either directly or through bond funds – it makes sense to consider holding them in an Isa. Here are five of the best Isas for bonds.
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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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