Introducing The Story of Money: They are history’s geniuses. But were they any good at investing?

Introducing a new video podcast from the FT: Does scientific, artistic or political brilliance translate into investing success? It’s a topical question with hedge funds today accused of sucking talent away from the rest of the economy. So, the FT’s Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth sat down with reporter Toby Nangle, who has dug into the archives to assess the investment portfolios of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, John Maynard Keynes and other widely regarded geniuses of the past. What Toby found may surprise you, as will the historical wildcard he’s unearthed. To enjoy future episodes, be sure to

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Introducing The Story of Money: They are history’s geniuses. But were they any good at investing? is an episode from FT News Briefing by Forhecz Topher.

This episode is 39:32 long.

This episode was published on May 2, 2026.

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