The Personal Investor
The Personal Investor
With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics. With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your…Social links:
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Is 2026 a good year to retire?
Today on the show - how will the markets treat those looking to retire in 2026? How will current levels for shares, cash, annuities and the State Pension shape the fortunes of retirees now and in the future? Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial…
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Market news today - 2026 starts as 2025 ended
This week in the markets: the year end melt-up continues into 2026 as investors shrug off geo-political upheavals; and gold hits a new record on worries about Fed independence. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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Tom’s picks: ‘Where I’m investing this year’
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to tell us the three funds he’s adding to his portfolio this year. We’ll hear why he’s made these choices and how he’s using them in his portfolio. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments tog…
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Ask us anything: your questions on AI, gold and risks for investors in 2026
This week - we’re answering your questions as we start a brand new investing year. Will the AI bubble pop? How will politics impact our financial lines in 2026, and can winning investments like gold continue to shine? We’ll attempt to answer all of it. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provid…
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Market news today - FTSE 100 breaks 10,000
This week in the markets: The FTSE 100 finally hits 10,000; the US intervenes in Venezuela; and retailers report on Christmas trading. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.
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£250k pension: here’s the retirement income you can expect
Today on the show - building a pension pot of a quarter of a million pounds is a realistic aim for many people - but how much does it really get you in retirement? We run through the numbers. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments tog…
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Here’s what will move stock markets in 2026
What will 2026 hold for investors? Will AI continue to drive returns for another year - or will the bubble burst? What do the fundamentals tell us and where might opportunities lie elsewhere? That’s our focus today. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest f…
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Mortgage, ISA or pension? What most people get wrong
If you’ve got a bit of extra cash each month, what’s the smartest thing to do with it? Should you overpay your mortgage, invest in an ISA or pay more into your pension? It sounds simple, but making the wrong choice could leave you tens of thousands of pounds worse off over the long term. We’ve cru…
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Jonathan Guthrie: this is the truth about investing
This week - as one of the UK leading financial journalists, including as the head of the Financial Times’ Lex column, Jonathan Guthrie has seen the world of investment - the good the bad and the ugly - up close for years. Now he’s passing on what he’s learned to investors, and we’re delighted to we…
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Market news today - interest rates in focus
This week in the markets: The final interest rate decisions of 2025 will hog the headlines; as jobs data in the US and UK paint a picture of a modestly slowing economy; and investors assess a third year of rising stock markets. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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