How we invest and lessons learnt

We’ve all been there and made some investing mistakes. The good news is that there are ways to limit any impact, such as by having a diversified portfolio and investing regularly. In this episode, Kyle and Dave explain how they have invested over the years, running through the lessons they’ve learnt, and offering pointers on how to build a portfolio. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit . Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at interactive investor. Important information: This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, you should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. SIPPs are aimed at people happy to make their own investment decisions. Investment value can go up or down and you could get back less than you invest. You can normally only access the money from age 55 (57 from 2028). We recommend seeking advice from a suitably qualified financial adviser before making any decisions. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of a Stocks & Shares ISA, you should seek independent financial advice. The tax treatment of this product depends on your individual circumstances and may change in future. If you are uncertain about the tax treatment of these products, you should contact HMRC or seek independent tax advice. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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This episode is 28:53 long.

This episode was published on Jan 15, 2026.

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