Returning a second time in the IC Interviews hot seat, Terry Smith is one of the biggest names in the investing world. Having set up the eponymous Fundsmith in 2010, he now manages more than £22bn of British savers’ money and has had his fair share of celebration and criticism. Funds editor Dave Baxter and Smith unpack everything from Magnificent Seven stocks and the effect of weight-loss drugs on stock markets, to consumer staples and the reason Smith doesn’t want to own market favourite, Nvidia. Also, find out what quality Smith looks for in companies and fund managers, plus why the fund’s allocation to UK stocks is so minimal. Timestamps 00:38 Magnificent Seven stocks 3:52 Nvidia  6:41 AI 08:57 Consumer staples and weight-loss drugs 12:06 Novo Nordisk 17:36 What he looks for in companies  20:23 Nike  22:07 Asset allocation and share buybacks 24:48 UK companies and Asia  29:19 Financials  30:27 Judging when there’s a crisis versus a mispricing  35:09 Criticisms of the buy and sell process 39:44 Atlas Copco  41:44 Next and Autotrader 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 www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial  *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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.