Sharesify podcast, with Laura Foll of Law Debenture

Send us Fan MailIn our latest podcast, Sharesify’s Steven Frazer and James Crux welcome Laura Foll, co-manager of investment trust Law Debenture (LWDB). This trust is a rare breed in the current investment trust space.With a unique operating model that may be partly responsible for the shares trading at a premium to NAV, Laura talks us through this model. Moreover, she explains what she believes its advantages are.47 years of dividendsWe then touch on the manager’s thoughts on its ‘Dividend Hero’ status (47 years and counting). Laura explains why she believes that is a big attraction for retail investors.Steve and James talk through current turmoil in global markets as geopolitical events play havoc with stability. They then ask Laura for her thoughts on what Law Debenture can, and is, doing to manage volatility.We also discuss the trust’s rich mix of FTSE 100’s among its top holdings (4 major banks, both oil majors, plus an assortment of energy, engineering and retail companies). This is a remit that allows overseas investment. Additionally, we cover why UK valuations have on-shored Law Debenture capital recently, and views on borrowing to maximise returns.Get involvedIf you want to get involved, email us your thoughts, suggestions and questions at [email protected]. For those tuning in via YouTube directly, please remember to click the like and subscribe buttons on our channel.You can also follow us on X, Bluesky, Facebook or LinkedIn.And if you’re a company, fund or investment trust, and you’d like to get your voice heard on the podcast, tell your story and expand your retail investor base, here’s your chance. Just email us at [email protected] and we’ll do the rest.