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:
Follow the podcast:
10 years of Premium Bonds vs. shares - which one wins?
Today on the show - Premium Bonds continue to be the most popular financial product in the country - but do they deserve that status? Jemma Slingo is here to explain how Premium Bonds have stacked up versus other homes for your money over the past decade. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma to provide a we…
14:39
Market news today - tech stocks back on the front foot
This week in the markets: a busy few days beckon as technology stocks drive the market to new highs; earnings season accelerates with a focus on results from the Magnificent Seven; and it’s a big week for central bank rate decisions. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
07:43
Markets defying gravity? The indicators for what happens next
Today on the show - why have markets stormed back to new highs despite such ongoing risk and uncertainty? And which indicators should investors watch for what happens next. Tom Stevenson is here to explain. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial …
16:20
Market news today - a fragile V-shaped rally
This week in the markets: Volatile news from the Gulf holds the key to global equity markets; but strong earnings growth puts a floor under prices for now. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
08:49
How - and when - should you take tax-free cash from your pension?
Today on the show - when does it makes sense to take tax-free cash from your pension? And which method of taking it will be best for you? Jemma Slingo is here to explain this often misunderstood part of the pension system. Ed Monk is joined by Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest f…
21:14
5 essential checks to make for the new tax year
Today on the show - we are in a brand new financial year, so it’s a great time to run the rule over your finances and make sure you are on track to meet your long-term savings goals. We’ve got 5 essential checks to help you do it. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take o…
19:53
Market news today - weary investors sit on their hands
This week in the markets: Shares give back some of last week’s gains as peace talks stall and the US threatens to blockade the Straits of Hormuz. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
07:26
The biggest questions investors need answers to now
Today on the show - we’re answering your questions, and there’s really only one topic dominating investors thoughts right now. Can investors protect themselves from the fall-out of the ongoing Middle East conflict? What are the safe havens to turn to, and is it too late to act? Ed Monk is joined …
40:57
Smart investors use these investments for income - here’s how
Today on the show - how do seasoned investors harness the power of investment trusts to pay themselves a reliable - and inflation-beating - income. Ed Monk is joined by Richard Evans to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you gr…
21:15
Market news today - Markets stabilise as Iran deadline looms
This week in the markets: investors hold their breath as the deadline for a deal between Iran and the US approaches. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.
04:35