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Gilt Yields and Ghosts of Budgets Past: Who's Afraid of Bond Vigilantes?
6 november 2024 · 40 min
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? Lees meer
In today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does public investment ‘crowd out’ or ‘crowd in’ private sector activity?
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Chance, Risk, and the Art of Uncertainty, with Sir David Spiegelhalter
30 oktober 2024 · 47 min
Investing is an uncertain journey, where chance, risk, and luck are constant companions. But can understanding probability help us live with the unknown? Lees meer
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 ask: ‘Would you want to know when you will die?’
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Election Economics: Will A Trump Win Upend Markets?
23 oktober 2024 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is a strong or weak dollar better?
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Time vs Money: How the Clock Transforms Your Investments
16 oktober 2024 · 40 min
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. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why can’t we time the market?
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Bracing for the Budget: Tax Rises, Black Holes & Growth, with Paul Johnson from the IFS
9 oktober 2024 · 48 min
Despite record tax revenues, Britain's public services are struggling. So what's gone wrong and how do we fix it? Lees meer
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 upcoming budget.
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Beijing’s Big Gamble: Stock Markets Soar On China's Stimulus
2 oktober 2024 · 42 min
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? Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?
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Productivity Crisis: Is Europe A Basket Case?
25 september 2024 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is “productivity”?
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Smart Ways to Stash Your Cash: Banks, Bonds & Money Market Funds
18 september 2024 · 39 min
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’? Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s wrong with Premium Bonds?
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Confronting Uncertainty: Building a Financial Plan in an Uncertain World
11 september 2024 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Will care costs ruin the plan?
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Mean Reversion in Markets: What Goes Up Must Come Down?
4 september 2024 · 38 min
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. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: If you love mean reversion so much, why do you hate technical analysis?
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Boom and Bust: Ranking the Biggest Bubbles in History
28 augustus 2024 · 50 min
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? Lees meer
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The Default Pension Trap: What to Consider BEFORE You Switch Pension
21 augustus 2024 · 40 min
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? Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is it worth filling gaps in your National Insurance record?
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Volatility Trading: Making Money from Market Swings
14 augustus 2024 · 43 min
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? Lees meer
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Market Mayhem: Flash Crash or Full Blown Crisis?
7 augustus 2024 · 41 min
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? Lees meer
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?
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Metal of the Future: Has Copper Come A Cropper?
31 juli 2024 · 33 min
Copper is integral to the global economy, and its importance will only increase as the world decarbonises its energy infrastructure. Bulls have long argued that supply will fail to keep up with rising demand, driving copper prices higher. So why have prices slumped in recent months? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Who is ‘Doctor Copper’? Lees meer
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Don't Get Burned: Avoid Single Points of Failure in Your Finances
24 juli 2024 · 36 min
A botched software update hobbled IT systems around the world, grounding planes and taking TV stations off-air. But it’s not just computer systems that can crash and burn from an innocuous mistake — welcome to the ‘single point of failure’. We discuss underappreciated risks that could devastate your personal finances. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is any investment completely safe?
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David vs Goliath: Small-Cap Stocks Finally Surge
17 juli 2024 · 39 min
Last week saw a massive shift in markets, with unloved sectors and smaller stocks outperforming the mega-caps by a record amount. Is Big Tech’s dominance drawing to a close? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are small-cap funds forced to sell their winners? Lees meer
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UK House Prices: Is the Slump Over?
10 juli 2024 · 34 min
After prices peaked two years ago, higher mortgage costs have caused the market to stall. But with rate cuts on the horizon, is normal service about to be resumed? We discuss how the change of government will affect the housing market. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does building more houses really lower prices? Lees meer
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Home Country Bias: Should You Overweight Domestic Stocks?
3 juli 2024 · 40 min
Diversification is the only free lunch in investing, yet many investors choose to overweight their domestic stock market. While the UK makes up a mere 4% of global markets, off-the-shelf portfolios often include shockingly large allocations to British firms. We discuss whether home country bias is a problem or if there are good reasons to favour domestic stocks. Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What are safe-haven currencies?
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Mid-Year Market Update: Are Things As Good As They Seem?
26 juni 2024 · 39 min
We’re halfway through the year, and it’s time to take stock. The AI narrative continues to power the equity bull market. Central banks have started to cut interest rates. And the US Presidential election looms large. Lees meer
We debate if things are as good as they look and what risks lie ahead for the second half of 2024. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What isn’t priced in?
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Will A Labour Government Be Good For Investors?
19 juni 2024 · 44 min
Labour is 20 points ahead in the polls and looks set to form the next UK government. But how will their economic, tax and spending plans impact investors? We look at the promises included in Labour’s manifesto and what was left unsaid. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why are capital gains taxed at a lower rate than income? Lees meer
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Interest Rate Cuts: Coming to a Central Bank Near You?
12 juni 2024 · 32 min
Central banks in Europe and Canada cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic, lowering borrowing costs and kicking off the easing cycle. Are the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve about to join them? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does it matter if inflation stays above 2%? Lees meer
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Trade Wars: How Will Tariffs on China Impact Your Investments?
5 juni 2024 · 39 min
Should investors fear the escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies? US President Joe Biden recently announced a slew of new tariffs on Chinese imports, including a massive 100% charge on electric vehicles. What comes next? And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: Is China uninvestable? Lees meer
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Building a Multi-Factor Stock Portfolio, with Ed Croft
29 mei 2024 · 50 min
The evidence suggests that certain types of stock tend to beat the market in the long run. Patient investors can reap higher returns by tilting towards stocks that are cheap, high-quality or rising in price. Lees meer
But how easy is it to identify undervalued companies? And what risks are involved in building a DIY portfolio?
This week we speak to Ed Croft, the co-founder of Stockopedia, about multi-factor investing and a quantitative approach to stock selection.
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Bond Battle: Individual Bonds or Bond Funds?
22 mei 2024 · 44 min
As interest rates have risen, more and more people are interested in buying bonds. Individual government bonds can be a useful tool to lock in a high rate. But do individual bonds really make more sense than bond funds? Lees meer
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Building a Bulletproof Retirement Portfolio, with Tyler from Portfolio Charts
15 mei 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Designing a retirement portfolio is one of the thorniest problems in investing. The mix of assets you choose dramatically affects how much you can safely spend during retirement. Withdraw too much from your pot, and you risk running out of money. Lees meer
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Earnings Season: Can US Stocks Deliver the Goods?
8 mei 2024 · 35 min
With valuations stretched, American stocks need to deliver the goods this earnings season. Companies must grow their profits and defend their margins or risk the end of the S&P 500 bull market. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a ‘blackout period’? Lees meer
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Payout Puzzle: Does Dividend Investing Make Sense?
1 mei 2024 · 39 min
Many investors favour stocks that pay a high dividend, opting to live off the cash they generate. Even stingy US tech companies have started to pay dividends. But does a strategy focussed on income make sense? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is ‘Shareholder Yield’? Lees meer
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Should you de-risk your portfolio before retirement?
24 april 2024 · 41 min
A stock market crash early in retirement can leave you struggling to live off your investments. We discuss de-risking our portfolios and how to manage ‘sequence of returns’ risk. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is a stock market crash good for long-term returns? Lees meer
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Is The Bank of England Broken?
17 april 2024 · 40 min
The Bank of England has been criticised for its failure to foresee high inflation. A damning new report takes aim at the central bank’s forecasting process and urges a major overhaul. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is 'quantitative tightening'? Lees meer
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How To Invest a Lump Sum in 2024
10 april 2024 · 37 min
Investing a lump sum is a big decision that comes with great responsibility. Should you be conservative with your newfound wealth? Should you pile into markets straight away or drip feed slowly over time? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What does FSCS protection cover? Lees meer
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Are Investors Rational? Lessons From the Late Daniel Kahneman
3 april 2024 · 41 min
Daniel Kahneman was the pioneer of behavioural economics and won a Nobel Prize for his work on cognitive biases. By explaining how a litany of psychological missteps skew our decisions, few people have had more influence on investing. We discuss how Kahneman improved our investing judgement and taught us to manage risk intelligently. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are stock analysts’ price targets worth anything? Lees meer
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Bad Apple: The Trustbusters Target Big Tech
27 maart 2024 · 41 min
US regulators have swung for the fences, accusing Apple of running an illegal smartphone monopoly. But will the legal cases facing big tech firms hurt stock prices? Lees meer
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Bubble Trouble: Are Investors Right to be Worried?
20 maart 2024 · 42 min
Stock markets have hit all-time highs in recent weeks, with bitcoin and gold joining the party. Inevitably, people ask, “Is this a bubble?!” And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between investing and speculation? Lees meer
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Sustainable Investing: The End of ESG?
13 maart 2024 · 32 min
ESG funds lured investors with the promise of simultaneously saving the planet and achieving higher returns. But after years of inflows, investors are pulling their money. Is there a better approach to sustainable investment? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why are there multiple oil prices? Lees meer
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9 Things to Do Before the End of the Tax Year
6 maart 2024 · 36 min
With just one month until the end of the UK tax year, it’s time to review our family finances, make the most of our annual allowances and optimise our investments. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is 'bed and breakfasting’? Lees meer
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The Rise and Rise of Nvidia: AI Breakthrough or Bubble?
28 februari 2024 · 37 min
Excitement about AI is powering a new bull market. Nvidia smashed earnings expectations, catapulting the company towards a two-trillion dollar valuation and lifting stocks globally. Lees meer
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UK Recession: Investing During an Economic Downturn
21 februari 2024 · 41 min
The UK and Japan slipped into recession at the end of 2023, and growth remains weak in Europe and China. While the US economy is booming, much of the world is struggling — does an economic downturn spell disaster for our investments? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between a recession and a depression? Lees meer
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Schrödinger's Flat: How Big a Problem is Commercial Real Estate?
14 februari 2024 · 34 min
Banks stocks have tumbled as losses mount on property loans, forcing them to set aside extra cash and slash dividends. Is the commercial real estate problem contained or is this just the tip of the iceberg? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is negative equity? Lees meer
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Are UK Stocks Really a Bargain?
7 februari 2024 · 40 min
UK stocks have lagged global markets in recent years. Unloved by investors and underweighted by institutions, is the UK really a bargain hiding in plain sight? Lees meer
We discuss what’s holding British equities back and if they’re about to turn a corner.
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: When a company goes private, are you forced to sell your shares?
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The atrophying UK stock market | FT
Six charts that show how cheap UK equities are | Schroders
FTSE 250 valuation and forecast for 2024
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The Best Free Investing Tools
31 januari 2024 · 42 min
There’s never been more information available to investors, but how do you avoid drowning in data? We’ve gathered our favourite investing tools from across the web to help. And what’s more, they’re free. Lees meer
Get ready for asset valuation, fund selection, and portfolio modelling made easy.
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Do backtests really work?
Tools discussed
Fund screening
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Weird Portfolios and Wonderful Companies, with Value Stock Geek
24 januari 2024 · 50 min
The "Weird Portfolio" seeks to sidestep market crashes while still achieving attractive long-term returns. We talk to its creator, Value Stock Geek. We also dig into value investing, and how to find wonderful companies at wonderful prices. Lees meer
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10 Things They Don't Tell You About Stocks
17 januari 2024 · 39 min
To succeed at investing, you need to get the big decisions right. But the details matter too. We explore ten under-appreciated aspects of stock markets that, while seemingly trivial, can greatly affect your returns. Lees meer
We look at everything from index construction to valuation measures to platform fees.
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why do global index funds use market-cap weighting rather than GDP?
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Tech Company Dilution: Finding Ground Truth
Stock Market vs. GDP Share, by Country (1900-2022) | Visual Capitalist
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What I learned from talking to 1,000 people about their investments
10 januari 2024 · 40 min
Since starting PensionCraft, I’ve spoken to more than a thousand people about their finances, helping with their investing goals, strategies, and fears. Lees meer
We discuss common challenges investors face and how they chart the right course.
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why is it so hard to talk about money?
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Demographic Shifts: Will Population Ageing Derail Stock Returns?
3 januari 2024 · 43 min
After a century of rapid population growth, the world is getting older. Lees meer
But with fewer workers to subsidise healthcare and pensions, some speculate that shifting demographics spell trouble for the economy and our investments.
We debate whether the golden age of stock markets can survive the great Demographic Drag?
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: How did old people survive before pensions?
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Ageing Is the Real Population Bomb | IMF
Boomer Retirement: Headwinds for U.S. Equity Markets? | San Francisco Fed
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Soft Landings Are Hard: How Has the US Economy Achieved the Impossible?
27 december 2023 · 39 min
Despite all the predictions of doom, the American economy has achieved a macro miracle. Inflation has been tamed without the insidious side-effects of higher unemployment or a recession. Lees meer
But how has the Fed pulled off a soft landing, and can we hope for the same in the UK?
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why do economists always get it wrong?
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How did the US achieve a soft landing? - by Noah Smith
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Merry Market Quizmas: Can You Outsmart Ramin?
20 december 2023 · 31 min
12 tricky questions to test anyone's knowledge about money, markets and investing in 2023. Can you triumph in our Christmas pub quiz?! Lees meer
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the Santa Rally and is it real?
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Charlie Munger's Wisdom: Profit, Polemics and Peanut Brittle
13 december 2023 · 33 min
We celebrate the life of Charlie Munger and look to learn from his wisdom. Lees meer
Warren Buffett's long-time right-hand man helped build Berkshire Hathaway and was a brilliant investor in his own right. But perhaps he will be best remembered for his willingness to share his wisdom, wit and one-liners.
And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the “Lollapalooza Effect”?
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The Most Important Number in Investing
6 december 2023 · 40 min
Markets are full of numbers. Big ones. Small ones. Nonsensical ones. But what is the most influential number in investing? Lees meer
Is it the oil price? Or the interest rate set by the Fed? Or perhaps the strength of the dollar?
We debate seven different rates and prices in attempt to crown The World’s Most Important Number.
And in the Dumb Question of the Week: Why does the Fed set its policy rate as a target range?
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How the Fed Implements Monetary Policy with Its Tools — St Louis Fed
How Does the Fed Influence Interest Rates Using Its New Tools? — St Louis Fed
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How to Fight Investing FOMO
29 november 2023 · 40 min
The Fear of Missing Out tempts us all. Amid fast-moving markets and 24-hour news, FOMO can be an investor's worst enemy, derailing decision-making and undermining long-term goals. We discuss the strategies that help us stick to the plan. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: When is the right time to sell an investment? Lees meer
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