Portfolio Dilemma: we tackle six investment problems
In this episode, Kyle and Dave give their thoughts on a range of topics submitted by DIY investors, including whether there’s too much cross...
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20 of 434 episodesHow to navigate extreme valuations
A respected academic metric popularised by well-known economist Robert Shiller points to valuations for the US stock market being higher onl...
The overlooked defensive sectors to size up
Markets are currently obsessed with the artificial intelligence story, meaning plenty of companies are getting left behind if they don't fit...
Terry Smith’s overhaul: what’s behind it and what’s changed?
Terry Smith, arguably the most famous fund manager running money in Britain today, has abandoned his buy and hold “do nothing” strategy and...
Why this investment type shouldn’t be ignored
In our latest episode, we tackle a topic that a listener asked us to cover: how bonds work and the role they play in a portfolio. Joining Ky...
Top-performing funds and outlook for rest of 2026
In this half-time report, Kyle is joined by Dave Baxter to look back on the top-performing funds and sectors in the first six months of the...
What's going on in private markets and why it matters
The SpaceX IPO has highlighted how much potential there is in private companies but how do investors get exposure ahead of the game? This we...
How ISA tax rules are changing from April 2027
In a big shake-up to ISAs, it was recently announced that a new flat-rate charge of 22% will be applied on interest paid on cash within a st...
How to capture the emerging markets rally
Korea, Taiwan and other "emerging" markets have made huge amounts of money for investors in the last year. We look at what's driving it, and...
How to build a World Cup-winning portfolio
Football fever is sweeping the nation again after the men’s World Cup kicked off. There are parallels between the beautiful game and investi...
How to spot cheap investment trusts
The yields and discounts on investment trusts can look appealing but there's lots to weigh up. Dave Baxter asks Winterflood's Emma Bird what...
How to navigate the big risk worrying the pros
One of the biggest economic concerns for asset allocators is the prospect of a return to a 1970s-style period of stagflation. To discuss the...
Most-popular funds for lump sum and regular investing
In this week’s episode Kyle and Dave weigh up the pros and cons of lump sum and regular investing. The duo also run through key trends among...
The risks and rewards of investing in hot themes
Whether it’s artificial intelligence, space exploration or defence spending, investment themes have driven plenty of the big recent gains in...
Q&A episode: retirement income from £250K, IHT pension planning, and are ETFs riskier than funds?
Our latest episode answers questions sent in by listeners. Kyle is joined by Craig Rickman, interactive investor’s personal finance editor,...
My 10-point checklist for picking smaller company shares
Smaller company shares can make for exciting investments but they carry plenty of risk. The latest episode of our On The Money podcast looks...
Tax traps to be aware of and how to beat them
Frozen thresholds mean more people are being caught by an effective 60% tax rate. To discuss this topic, including providing practical point...
Three ways to build an ISA portfolio from scratch
Putting together a portfolio to weather different conditions is no easy task, even in calmer times. For beginner investors it can be particu...
The outperforming funds flying under the radar
Many top funds deliver their best returns in the early years, when the portfolio is small and the investment team is hungry for success. But...
How to get your finances in shape ahead of big rule changes
The new tax year brings fresh annual allowances for ISAs and SIPPs. While it always makes sense to invest in a tax-efficient manner, the man...