Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
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Maxed Out Markets: Investing When Everything Is Expensive
How should you invest when everything is expensive?
Stock market valuations are stretched, gold is up 40% on a year ago, and bitcoin has hit an all-time high. With some analysts forecasting a ‘lost decade’ for US stocks, is it time to look elsewhere?
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why is Warren Buffett holding so much cash?
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Gilt Yields and Ghosts of Budgets Past: Who's Afraid of Bond Vigilantes?
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Gilt yields rose after the Autumn budget as markets absorbed sharp rises in investment, taxes and borrowing. Does Liz Truss’s mini-budget still haunt UK debt markets? And is there a risk that investors will shun UK debt? In today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does public investment ‘crowd out’ or ‘crowd in’ private sector activity? Thank you to Raisin UK for sponsoring this episode. Raisin UK is...
Chance, Risk, and the Art of Uncertainty, with Sir David Spiegelhalter
Просмотров 88314 дней назад
Investing is an uncertain journey, where chance, risk, and luck are constant companions. But can understanding probability help us live with the unknown? We're joined by Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge and author of 'The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk, and Luck'. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week, we as...
Election Economics: Will A Trump Win Upend Markets?
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The US Presidential election is less than two weeks away, and the result hangs in the balance. While markets appear calm, a second Trump term could have profound effects on global economies and investments. We discuss how the so-called 'Trump Trade' might impact different assets and sectors. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is a strong or weak dollar better? Thank you to Trading 212 fo...
Time vs Money: How the Clock Transforms Your Investments
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Investing, at its core, is about postponing consumption in the belief that time is your friend. Yet time has powerful effects on all aspects of markets, magnifying returns, blunting volatility, and warping the very value of money itself. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why can’t we time the market? Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares wort...
Bracing for the Budget: Tax Rises, Black Holes & Growth, with Paul Johnson from the IFS
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Despite record tax revenues, Britain's public services are struggling. So what's gone wrong and how do we fix it? We sit down with Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and author of Follow the Money, to unpick the issues behind Britain's stagnation. We explore the structural challenges facing the UK economy, strategies to revive growth, and which taxes might rise in the up...
Beijing’s Big Gamble: Stock Markets Soar On China's Stimulus
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China’s economic boom has slowed as debt, deflation, and demographics weigh on the economy. Beijing belatedly announced a massive stimulus package, cutting interest rates and funnelling money into the stock market. But will it be enough to turn around the world's second biggest economy? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy? Thank you...
Productivity Crisis: Is Europe A Basket Case?
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Europe has suffered relative decline in recent decades, beset by sluggish economic growth, ageing populations, and stagnant wages. Meanwhile, the success of US Big Tech firms has seen America come to dominate global markets. We dig into a new report from the European Union to see if it offers a way to get Europe growing again. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is “productivity”? Th...
Smart Ways to Stash Your Cash: Banks, Bonds & Money Market Funds
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Sometimes you need a safe place to stash your cash. Savings accounts, bonds and money market funds are all options but how can you maximise returns? And should you ‘lock in a rate’? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s wrong with Premium Bonds? Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode. Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with Saxo today...
Confronting Uncertainty: Building a Financial Plan in an Uncertain World
Просмотров 7912 месяца назад
Creating a financial plan for your future requires estimating numerous unknown variables. How fast will your investments grow? How much will inflation erode your savings? Will taxes increase? We discuss the most important risks to consider and how to build a reliable plan in an uncertain world. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Will care costs ruin the plan? Thank you to Saxo for sponso...
Mean Reversion in Markets: What Goes Up Must Come Down?
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Mean reversion is one of the most powerful forces in financial markets. When returns, valuation or concentration rise to extreme levels, it’s usually only a matter of time before they come back into line with history. We discuss which aspects of markets are subject to mean reversion, and how long we might have to wait. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: If you love mean reversion so much...
Boom and Bust: Ranking the Biggest Bubbles in History
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Asset bubbles are an occasional, inevitable, and sometimes devastating feature of financial markets, making and breaking fortunes along the way. But what is the greatest bubble of all time? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are markets rational? Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Inv...
The Default Pension Trap: What to Consider BEFORE You Switch Pension
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Nine out of ten people are invested in their employer’s default pension strategy. However, a hands-off approach might not suit your personal circumstances, goals, or risk appetite. So, what should you consider before switching your pension? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is it worth filling gaps in your National Insurance record? Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. ...
Volatility Trading: Making Money from Market Swings
Просмотров 3633 месяца назад
Volatility comes with the territory when owning risky assets, yet investors still seek ways to hedge against it-or even profit from it. So, how can you capitalise on market turbulence, and is it worth the effort? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the MOVE index? Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and...
Market Mayhem: Flash Crash or Full Blown Crisis?
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Stock markets have been pummelled in recent days - is this is a flash crash or the start of something bigger? And why has fear spread so suddenly? We look at the potential culprits, including weak economic data, central bank surprises, and sky high valuations. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Should you buy the dip? Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fract...
Metal of the Future: Has Copper Come A Cropper?
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Metal of the Future: Has Copper Come A Cropper?
Don't Get Burned: Avoid Single Points of Failure in Your Finances
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Don't Get Burned: Avoid Single Points of Failure in Your Finances
David vs Goliath: Small-Cap Stocks Finally Surge
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David vs Goliath: Small-Cap Stocks Finally Surge
UK House Prices: Is the Slump Over?
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UK House Prices: Is the Slump Over?
Home Country Bias: Should You Overweight Domestic Stocks?
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Home Country Bias: Should You Overweight Domestic Stocks?
Mid-Year Market Update: Are Things As Good As They Seem?
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Mid-Year Market Update: Are Things As Good As They Seem?
Will A Labour Government Be Good For Investors?
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Will A Labour Government Be Good For Investors?
Interest Rate Cuts: Coming to a Central Bank Near You?
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Interest Rate Cuts: Coming to a Central Bank Near You?
Trade Wars: How Will Tariffs on China Impact Your Investments?
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Trade Wars: How Will Tariffs on China Impact Your Investments?
Building a Multi-Factor Stock Portfolio, with Ed Croft
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Building a Multi-Factor Stock Portfolio, with Ed Croft
Bond Battle: Individual Bonds or Bond Funds?
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Bond Battle: Individual Bonds or Bond Funds?
Building a Bulletproof Retirement Portfolio, with Tyler from Portfolio Charts
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Building a Bulletproof Retirement Portfolio, with Tyler from Portfolio Charts
Earnings Season: Can US Stocks Deliver the Goods?
Просмотров 153 месяца назад
Earnings Season: Can US Stocks Deliver the Goods?
Payout Puzzle: Does Dividend Investing Make Sense?
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Payout Puzzle: Does Dividend Investing Make Sense?
Should you de-risk your portfolio before retirement?
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Should you de-risk your portfolio before retirement?