Investment Clinic: I’m 29 – should I still be taking stock tips from my dad?

Matt started investing at just 22 with the help of his financial adviser father. Now, at 29, and with a wedding on the cards, he’s got an extra reason to be diligent about his money. Some of Matt’s stock picks (such as Glencore) haven’t been performing as he might like. Is it time to leave stock-picking behind, and focus on a more diversified approach? Presenter Claer Barrett is joined by Adam Walkom, the co-founder of Permanent Wealth Partners, and Investors’ Chronicle editor Taha Lokhandwala, to discuss Matt’s situation. Adam and Taha disagree on the merits of stock-picking – but they’re in agreement about the concentration risk lurking within Matt’s portfolio. Want more? Free links: Read Moira O’Neill’s recent FT article about diversifying your stocks and shares Isa here: Read FT columnist Simon Edelsten on how investors can build more resilient portfolios: Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Investment Clinic: I’m 29 – should I still be taking stock tips from my dad? is an episode from FT Money Show by Financial Times.

This episode is 28:43 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2025.

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