Terry Smith’s overhaul: what’s behind it and what’s changed?

Terry Smith’s overhaul: what’s behind it and what’s changed?

July 29, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 189

About this episode

The episode discusses Terry Smith's significant changes to his investment strategy and portfolio management.

Terry Smith, arguably the most famous fund manager running money in Britain today, has abandoned his buy and hold “do nothing” strategy and carried out a major overhaul of the Fundsmith Equity portfolio. Joining Kyle to discuss this significant change and explain the reasons for it is Dave Baxter, senior fund content specialist at interactive investor. The duo consider Smith’s buys and sells, whether the style of the fund has changed, and whether portfolios in general are becoming too tech-heavy. Kyle Caldwell is Funds and Investment Education Editor at interactive investor. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news . Important information: This podcast is intended for information purposes only and is not a personal recommendation. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up, and you may not get back all the money that you invest. Full performance information can be found on the company or index summary page on the interactive investor website. The ii Personal Pension (SIPP) is for people who want to make their own decisions when…

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