{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/a4c5de36-8260-4222-8e38-ff997dc73436/668ffaffcfb7aba3d3452568?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Best 50 ETFs, housebuilders & student Reits: The Companies and Markets Show","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1720711176697-3296d8f69797687fb6438e8192fc018a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The episode begins with Alex discussing the housebuilding sector. He and Dan unpack <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/07/10/barratt-developments-welcomes-new-labour-government-targets/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Barratt’s (BDEV)</strong></a><strong> </strong>recent trading update, whether investors should expect more M&amp;A, and <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/07/05/what-investors-can-expect-from-keir-starmer-s-labour/?xnpe_tifc=bdU_OkxdxIV74FLuxFQLbMpsafeWaeiWhFW_bf7cRuichM41h9ncbdiArkPNhFY8xuhLhInpxIsuxFzT&amp;utm_source=exponea&amp;utm_campaign=IC%20-%20Investment%20Daily%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2005.07.24&amp;utm_medium=email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">planning proposals from the new government</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Julian follows up by analysing student accommodation provider <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/content/4b40d73e-5fbf-5fe5-9002-9403cf00345c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Unite’s (UTG)</strong>&nbsp;seemingly positive trading update</a>. He explores the investment case given the weakening relationship between international students and universities’ finances, and how planning changes could affect the sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Last on the agenda is <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/content/0cf8f470-053f-5425-b87d-57d8f1c8a762\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">our annual ETF best-buy list</a>. Dave Baxter explains the thinking behind the collection of funds, changes made for 2024, why investors should be wary of thematic ETFs and more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>1:30 Housebuilders&nbsp;</p><p>16:17 Unite&nbsp;</p><p>27:45 Top 50 ETFs</p><p><br></p><p>Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial</a>&nbsp;</p><p>*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.</p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}