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.
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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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Reap the rewards of ‘factor investing’
Features One of the biggest buzz phrases in investment today is ‘factor investing’, or ‘smart beta’. Cris Sholto Heaton explains what it is, and why it's become so popular.
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The hidden cost of active management
Tutorials Cris Sholto Heaton uncovers some of the charges that may be lurking in the small print of your actively-managed fund.
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Is your fund a ‘closet tracker’?
Features Many funds are ripping off investors by being actively-managed in name only. Cris Sholto Heaton explains how to tell if your fund is one of them.
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Has China’s property bubble finally burst?
News A correction in China's over-heating property market will dampen China's growth.
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Indian election victory is the 'best possible outcome' for stocks
News India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi, has a clear mandate to reform the economy.
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Carney moves to tighten mortgage lending
News The Bank of England is mulling over ways to cool Britain's housing market without affecting growth.
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US accuses China of cyberspying
News Five members of the Chinese military have been indicted by America on charges of stealing trade secrets.
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How tax eats away at your investment returns
Tutorials Tax combined with inflation can devastate your investment returns. Cris Sholto Heaton explains how you can minimise the damage.
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Thailand in disarray as political crisis gets worse
News Investors had become inured to the cycle of coups affecting Thailand. But this time, it could be different.
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Europe steps into the unknown
News The European Central Banks mulls over printing money to ward off the threat of deflation.
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Woodford unveils new fund details
News The launch of Neil Woodford's new fund could be Britain's biggest.
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AstraZeneca fight rumbles on
News The proposed takeover of AstraZeneca is proving to be one of the most controversial yet.
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Carney sticks to his guns on rates
News Unemployment has fallen, but the Bank of England is holding fire on raising interest rates.
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