Former asset manager Stuart Kirk writes about investing for FT Weekend in a column where he shares both his investment successes and failures with readers. He tells host Claer Barrett what he’s investing in now, how he chooses stocks, why he isn’t keen on funds that follow a particular theme and what he thinks needs to change in the world of ESG or sustainable investing.

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Being honest about my portfolio’s performance https://www.ft.com/content/91e59c79-1275-49c3-986c-f1c6778ecfa5

Sectors make sense for investors, not themes https://www.ft.com/content/19a0a68f-c3fd-4267-96a7-f2698b38b19e

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Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music.

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Investment Masterclass: Stuart Kirk has ‘skin in the game’

Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

Investment Masterclass: Stuart Kirk has ‘skin in the game’