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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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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Pensions: Why it pays to start saving early
Features Cris Sholto Heaton explains why making an early start on saving for your retirement can make a big difference to your pension pot.
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Don’t be misled by ‘superclean’ fund charge spin
Tutorials Fund supermarkets offering cheaper versions of a fund sounds like a good deal for investors. But there are a few snags, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
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Spread betting comes of age
Features More and more investors are turning to spread betting as a way to make money. Cris Sholto Heaton explains why, and outlines the risks involved.
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Isas make sense – so act quickly
Tutorials If you’re one of the many investors who don’t yet use an Isa, you might want to reconsider. If so, make sure that you act quickly – you have until 5 April 2014 if you want to make use of this year’s allowance.
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How to cut down on broker fees
Tutorials While brokers have cut charges for some investments, many have raised fees on others. So, where can you still get a good deal? Cris Sholto Heaton explains.
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How will new rules affect fees on investment platforms?
Tutorials New rules coming into force will affect the fees charged by fund supermarkets. Cris Sholto Heaton explains what that means for you.
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Turmoil in Turkey
Features Following a corruption scandal that saw a spate of high-profile arrests and sent investors heading for the exit, Turkey’s market went into a tailspin. Cris Sholto Heaton reports.
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The online trading revolution
Tutorials Cris Sholto Heaton explains how 15 years ago, the internet made investing accessible to more people than ever before.
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How to find good quality emerging market stocks
Cover Story Finding cheap emerging market stocks is one thing, but how do you know if what you’ve found is any good? Cris Sholto Heaton explains how to hunt for quality stocks.
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Unit trusts: A new world of lower fees
Features Banning commission will mean a major change in the way that fees are charged on the most popular type of investment fund of all – the unit trust. Cris Sholto Heaton explains what’s happening – and how to make sure you are paying as little as possible.
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Is Japan’s bear market at an end?
Features Japan’s stock market looks to be on the rise again after decades of decline. So is this a real turning point, or just another false start? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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The biggest driver of short-term returns in emerging markets
Features Emerging markets have shown great volatility over the past few years, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Here, he reports on what's driving the swings - and tips a great fund to profit from them.
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The truth about emerging market growth
Features Many investors like emerging markets because of their impressive growth. But growth doesn't always deliver stock market returns. Cris Sholto Heaton examines why.
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Rethinking economics
Features Book review: Debunking EconomicsThe neo-classical approach to economics dominates in academia, argues Steve Keen. In his new book "Debunking Economics", the Sydney professor champions some of the more overlooked schools of thought.
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Which Asian markets look the cheapest?
Features Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the valuations of several emerging Asian markets, and finds the cheapest one to invest in now.
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The most important sector in the world right now
Features China has one sector that's of critical importance to the rest of the world, says Cris Sholto Heaton - and it's looking very shaky.
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Why you should pay attention to Southeast Asia
Features Southeast Asia deserves far more attention than it gets, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Here, he explains why the region has massive growth potential - and tips one new fund to keep your eye on.
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Will Taiwan stage a turnaround in 2012?
Features Taiwan had a tough year in 2011 as its tech-centred economy suffered a downturn. So can it turn itself around in 2012? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
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Investors should look forward to an Indian summer
Features China may be the stronger development story, but when it comes to investment, India is the place to be in 2012, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Here, he explains the best ways to invest.
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The truth about emerging market 'decoupling'
Features Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the relative performance of emerging and developed markets, and asks which will be the best bet over the next decade.
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