299. Expert insights into the FTSE 250

<p>Chris St John, manager of the AXA Framlington UK Mid Cap fund, walks us through the FTSE 250, providing insights into its composition, changes, and dynamics of the mid cap index. We cover the diversity within the index, sectoral makeup and international exposure and well as the potential for M&A activities in 2024. Chris explains why the FTSE 250 is more sensitive to UK economic factors like interest rates and employment levels versus the FTSE 100 and addresses the performance disparities between the two indices.</p><p><b>What’s covered in this episode: </b></p>What type of companies make up the...