The UK's biggest event for private investors
Master Investor Show 202315 April 2023, London
Connecting companies with investors
Each year in spring, around 5,000 private investors gather in London to:
- Learn from expert speakers how to make the most of their savings.
- Talk directly to CEOs of companies they can invest in.
- Hear leading entrepreneurs, investors and fund managers speak about future trends and opportunities.
- The Master Investor Show is now the UK’s leading, must-attend event for private investors.
Want to find out more? Watch the 3-minute highlights video of the 2023 event below to get a first-hand impression.
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Presentations
Main Stage
QuotedData discusses Investment Trusts
James Carthew, Co-founder and Head of Investment Company Research at QuotedData, and Edward Marten, Co-founder and CEO at QuotedData, present at Master Investor Show 2023. In their talk, James and Edward explore the discount opportunity that currently exists within investment companies, and how the QuotedData platform can help identify those opportunities.
The Mercantile Investment Trust plc
Guy Anderson, Portfolio Manager at The Mercantile Investment Trust plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Guy illustrates the investment case of UK mid- and small-caps, as well as the investment strategy of The Mercantile Investment Trust. He also gives an outlook on macroeconomic developments and explains how the trust’s portfolio is positioned for the coming years.
Jim Mellon
Jim Mellon joins Victor Hill, contributor at Master Investor, for a fireside chat at Master Investor Show 2023. The two investors share their perspectives on macroeconomic and market developments, evolving technologies, and how best to position one’s investment portfolio.
JPMorgan Global Growth & Income plc
James Cook, Portfolio Manager at JPMorgan Global Growth & Income plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, James illustrates the investment case of global equities, as well as the investment strategy of the JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Trust. He also showcases the trust’s portfolio positions, and the key criteria for companies to qualify for the portfolio.
Panel Discussion: Investing for the Future
Led by Eddie Donmez, Lead Content Creator & Global Markets Analyst at Finimize, this panel discussion explores the key trends and innovations that are likely to shape investments going forward. Panelists include Michael Taylor, Founder of Shifting Shares, Anna Brading, Founder of Mentora Money, and Heloïse Greeff, eToro Elite Pro Popular Investor.
Auditorium
LF Blue Whale Growth Fund | A Blank Sheet of Paper
Stephen Yiu, Chief Investment Officer at Blue Whale Capital and Lead Manager at LF Blue Whale Growth Fund, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Stephen dives into some of the key investment themes in the Blue Whale Growth Fund’s portfolio, and how these have evolved since the fund’s launch.
abrdn | Building resilient portfolios in uncertain times
Nalaka De Silva, Head of Private Market Solutions, abrdn and Lead Manager, abrdn Diversified Income and Growth plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Nalaka discusses the importance of portfolio construction as illustrated by the abrdn Diversified Income and Growth Investment Trust (ADIG). He also showcases ADIG’s portfolio and positioning to help provide dependable income and capital appreciation.
Witan Investment Trust plc | A share in global growth
James Hart, Investment Director at Witan Investment Trust plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, James updates on the Witan Investment Trust’s performance and portfolio positioning, and gives an outlook for the remainder of 2023.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management | Europe – cutting through the doom and gloom
Led by Simon Elliott, Client Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, this discussion considers the long-term prospects for investors in Europe’s leading companies, and whether UK investors should be worried about the prospects for European equities. Participants include JPMorgan’s European investment trust managers Francesco Conte of JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc, and Zenah Shuhaiber of JPMorgan European Growth & Income plc.
NextEnergy Solar Fund | Investing in solar & energy storage | Why a specialist manager is crucial to success
Peter Hamid, Vice President at NextEnergy Capital, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Peter makes the case for solar as an asset class, and showcases NextEnergy Solar Fund’s activities in this space. He also explains the fund’s portfolio and past performance, as well as its plans going forward.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments | CT Global Managed Portfolio and the Master Investor Show
Peter Hewitt, Director, Portfolio Manager, Multi Asset Solutions at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Global Managed Portfolio Trust, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Peter makes the case for investment trusts, and updates on the Columbia Threadneedle Global Managed Portfolio Trust’s performance to date. He also shares the trusts’s porfolio positioning, and gives an outlook for the years 2023 and 2024.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management | Europe – cutting through the doom and gloom
Led by Simon Elliott, Client Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, this discussion considers the long-term prospects for investors in Europe’s leading companies, and whether UK investors should be worried about the prospects for European equities. Participants include JPMorgan’s European investment trust managers Francesco Conte of JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc, and Zenah Shuhaiber of JPMorgan European Growth & Income plc.
NextEnergy Solar Fund | Investing in solar & energy storage | Why a specialist manager is crucial to success
Peter Hamid, Vice President at NextEnergy Capital, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Peter makes the case for solar as an asset class, and showcases NextEnergy Solar Fund’s activities in this space. He also explains the fund’s portfolio and past performance, as well as its plans going forward.
Gallery Suite
The Master Investor Writers Panel
Led by Sarah Lowther, Editor-in-Chief at Master Investor, this panel discussion explores the outlook for the trading environment in 2023, and its impact on small-cap companies in particular. Panelists include Mark Watson-Mitchell, Contributor at Master Investor, Sam Volkering, Investment Director & Editor at Southbank Investment Research, and Stuart Fieldhouse, Editor at The Armchair Trader.
The Master Investor Alternative Investments Panel
Led by Sarah Lowther, Editor-in-Chief at Master Investor, this panel discussion explores the potential of alternative investments as an asset category, and explains how retail investors can access these non-traditional investment opportunities. Panelists include Tamer Ozmen, Founder & CEO at Mintus, Mario von Bergen, Head of Investments at Splint Invest, and Paul Declerck, Relationship Manager at Cult Wines.
Beaufort Private Equity | Successful Investing In Turbulent Times
Graham Rowan, Chairman at Beaufort Private Equity, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Graham sets out the main risks that the current decade poses to investors, and shows how to address them with the right philosophy, three key strategies and two portfolio management tools.
London South East Panel
Led by Peter Higgins of London South East, this panel discussion explores how various investment strategies can best serve to invest in current, uncertain times. Panelists include Algy Hall, Financial Journalist, Jay Younger, Investment Analyst at Aubrey Capital Management, Iain Barnes, Chief Investment Officer at Netwealth, and Moira O’Neill, Investment Journalist.
VectorVest UK | A Simple to Execute and High Probability Swing Trading Methodology using VectorVest
David Paul, Managing Director at VectorVest UK, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, David explains the VectorVest System of Analyzing Shares, and demonstrates how it can be used to pinpoint high probability swing trades.
Oxford Technology Management Ltd
Lucius Cary, Founder and Managing Director at Oxford Technology Management Ltd, and Andrea Mica, Director at Oxford Technology Management Ltd, present at Master Investor Show 2023. In their talk, Lucius and Andrea introduce Oxford Technology Management’s approach to investing in science start-ups using the SEIS and EIS schemes. They also highlight several case-study investments which exemplify the company’s process and portfolio.
The Portfolio Platform | The problem with the traditional wealth management model
Lane Clark and Edward Davies, Founders of The Portfolio Platform, present at Master Investor Show 2023. In their talk, Lane and Edward illustrate the pitfalls of the traditional wealth management model, as demonstrated by the longer-term underperformance of mutual funds. They also showcase how The Portfolio Platform could help retail investors improve their own portfolio by giving access to hedge fund strategies.
GlobalBlock | The GB10
Adrian Kenny, Senior Sales at GlobalBlock, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Adrian illustrates the current state of play in the crypto market and how it will shape user adoption going forward. He also introduces GlobalBlock’s cryptocurrency broker offering, and showcases the company’s first product GB10, which gives investors exposure to the crypto market.
Lingo | Revolutionising access to vacations
Cindy Berichon, CCO at Lingo, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In her talk, Cindy explains how Lingo leverages blockchain technology to help disrupt the holiday industry, and how the company’s offering taps into the next wave of crypto adoption.
Evil Knievil | Current Times as seen by Evil Knievil
Evil Knievil (aka Simon Cawkwell) presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Evil Knievil reflects on changes that current world developments such as the war in Ukraine bring for investors, and showcases selected shares and their performance over the past year.
Evil Knievil | Current Times as seen by Evil Knievil (long version)
Evil Knievil (aka Simon Cawkwell) presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Evil Knievil reflects on changes that current world developments such as the war in Ukraine bring for investors, and showcases selected shares and their performance over the past year.
Showcase Stage
Agronomics
Anthony Chow, Co-founder of Agronomics, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Anthony illustrates the continuing strong interest in and growth potential of the cellular agriculture sector. He also presents Agronomics’ investment portfolio and showcases several portfolio companies that are active in the precision fermentation and cultivated meat space.
Eden Research plc
Sean Smith, CEO at Eden Research plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Sean illustrates the overall drive towards sustainable agriculture, and how Eden Research’s biopesticides benefit a range of crop protection applications. He also outlines the company’s strategy and investment case, and updates on progress made with selected products lines.
Panther Metals Plc | Poacher turned game keeper
Darren Hazelwood, CEO and Founder of Panther Metals Plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Darren looks back at his early career as a retail investor and how he came to establish Panther Metals. He also takes listeners on his corporate and personal journey, and highlights the opportunities that lie within Panther Metals’ Canadian portfolio.
Symvan Capital | Venture Capital Investing: Why EIS Funds Can Outperform VCT Funds
Kealan Doyle, CEO at Symvan Capital, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Kealan makes the case for early stage technology investing, and outlines the pros and cons of investing in both EIS and VCT. He also explains the importance of fees when selecting an EIS manager, and introduces Symvan Capital’s own fee model.
Condor Gold PLC | A fully permitted construction ready gold project for 120k oz gold p.a.
Mark Child, Chairman and CEO at Condor Gold PLC, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Mark updates on the key milestones for Condor Gold’s La India gold mine in Nicaragua, including the findings of a feasibility study completed in 2022. He also gives an outlook on further resource expansion in the region.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in conversation with Sarah Lowther
Nigel Newton, Founder & Chief Executive at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, joins Sarah Lowther, Editor-in-Chief at Master Investor, for a chat at Master Investor Show 2023. In their chat, Nigel explains Bloomsbury Publishing’s two-pronged business model, encompassing both a consumer and academic audience, and speculates about the impact that Artificial Intelligence might have on the creative economy going forward.
CleanTech Lithium plc | Accelerating towards clean lithium production for the EV transition
Gordon Stein, CFO at CleanTech Lithium plc, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Gordon explains how CleanTech Lithium aims to produce material quantities of battery-grade, carbon-neutral lithium deploying Direct Lithium Extraction technology. He also gives an overview of the company’s three strategic lithium projects in Chile.
CentraNic | Online Marketing model drives record results in 2022
Michael Riedl, CEO at CentralNic, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Michael introduces online marketing and online presence as CentralNic’s two business areas, and illustrates how the growth of these areas in 2022 helps the company execute its strategy going forward.
Shojin | Diversifying your portfolio with fractionalised Real Estate
Jatin Ondhia, CEO at Shojin, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, Jatin makes the case for real estate as the world’s biggest alternative asset class, and demonstrates how Shojin uses a co-investment model to help close the gap between real estate developers seeking funding, and investors seeking pre-vetted investment opportunities.
Dart Mining NL
James Chirnside, Managing Director and Chairman at Dart Mining NL, presents at Master Investor Show 2023. In his talk, James gives an overview of Dart Mining’s exploration workflow, footprint and projects. He also updates on progress made in 2022 as well as scheduled works for 2023 for some of the company’s exploration projects in Northern Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.
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Everyone is here! If you want to know what’s going on in the financial world and you want to know about opportunities for private investors, this is the place to come to!
We continue to be sponsors of the Master Investor Show because for us it’s a great opportunity to meet real investors. Its a really great insight for us into the marketplace and a great opportunity for investors to come and see us and find out what we have to offer.
What’s so unique about Master Investor is the interaction of investors with experts in particular areas especially emerging trends – it’s really a unique event!
The thing about Master Investor that’s so interesting is that you see people coming from all over the country with different backgrounds and interests. There’s a tremendous sense of energy, focus and excitement about different types of businesses they can buy into and ask more questions of.
You get to meet different people who make money in different ways, to learn how they do and why they do it. What unifies these people is a genuine interest in investing and the stock market.
This is the best and largest private investor show in the UK and I mean by best, is quality of attendees and this year seems particularly successful.
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