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Many Happy Returns

Investing is the best way to build wealth, but comes with risk and uncertainty. Want to grow a portfolio of stocks, bonds, ETFs and more? This is the show to boost your knowledge and build your confidence. Join us on the journey through bull markets, bubbles and crashes. Bring snacks and a steady hand; we"re in it for the long haul... Hosted by Ramin Nakisa (YouTube @PensionCraft) and Michael Pugh. Contact us: mhr@pensioncraft.com

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42:19

FCA Lifts the Ban: UK Investors Can Buy Crypto...

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2025/08/20

The ban is over! From 8 October 2025, UK retail investors can buy exchange traded crypto products — potentially in an ISA or SIPP. So why has the FCA made a U-turn? And in the Dumb Question of the Week: Does scarcity make something valuable? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing

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42:50

Has Trump Won the Trade War?

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2025/08/13

Four months after Trump shocked markets with sweeping tariffs, the results are in: new trade deals tilted toward American interests, a resilient economy, and Wall Street's return to record highs. We ask whether Trump has won the trade war. Or if it’s too soon to tell. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are trade deals about more than tariffs? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or

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40:44

Can We Still Trust the Economic Data?

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2025/08/06

Investors and policymakers count on official statistics to stay grounded. But recent blunders in the UK and growing politicisation in the US have shaken trust in the numbers. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is GDP-B? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use

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39:36

The Everything Bubble: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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2025/07/30

The S&P 500 is pushing dot-com era valuations. Bitcoin’s smashing records. Meme stocks have risen from the dead. And AI start-ups are landing billion-dollar buy-outs. What do you do when a bubble is staring you right in the face? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a gamma squeeze? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building societies — all in one

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47:53

The Unicorn Farm: Betting on AI Startups

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2025/07/23

Global venture capital firms poured $126 billion into early-stage startups in the first quarter — and almost 60% went into AI companies. We look at where the so-called smart money is placing their bets. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a unicorn? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building societies — all in one place.What's more, for a limited time

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43:14

Why Can't I Retire Early?!

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2025/07/16

The dream of an early retirement is a powerful motivator for many investors. But often it remains just that: a dream. So what’s holding people back? Is it simply a matter of money? Or are there deeper, psychological reasons why people decide to keep working? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is the state pension like a bond? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and

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40:57

Is the UK Stock Market Dying?

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2025/07/09

The UK stock market is shrinking. Since 2007, the number of listed companies has fallen by 45%, and those that remain trade at stubbornly low valuations compared to global peers. What’s driving the decline? And can it be stopped? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the new PISCES private stock market? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building

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57:29

Neural Net Worth: What If AI Isn’t a Bubble?

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2025/07/02

AI stocks are soaring. Valuations are stretched and capital spending is off the charts. To many, it smells like a bubble. But what if it’s not? What happens to markets if AI actually lives up to the hype? How could it reshape business models, transform economic growth, and change the way we invest? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Will index funds still work if the most successful companies stay private? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use

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25:29

Fragile Ceasefire: Are Markets Complacent?

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2025/06/25

President Trump announced a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Iran. Markets reacted swiftly: stocks rallied, oil plunged, the dollar and gold slipped. But as investors shrug off geopolitical tensions, are they underestimating the risks? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Can you buy oil? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1,

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46:54

Crash Course: The Scariest Days in Stock Market History

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2025/06/18

Stock markets tend to go up over time — but every so often, they fall off a cliff. Some crashes are brief and recover quickly, while others shake the financial world to its core. But what can we learn from the scariest days in stock market history? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a circuit breaker? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a

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45:06

Outsmarting the Index: Strategies That (Sometimes)...

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2025/06/11

Beating the benchmark is the holy grail of active management — but it’s notoriously difficult and rare. Still, against the odds, a handful of portfolio managers do outperform the index, even if only fleetingly. We explore the tactics funds use to gain an edge. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the ‘Information Ratio’? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA

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35:50

Section 899: America’s Revenge Tax on International...

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2025/06/04

The US is gearing up to turn a trade war into a capital war. Trump’s signature fiscal bill proposes retaliatory levies on investors from countries the US deems to have “unfair” tax regimes. But what exactly counts as an “unfair” tax? How likely is this to become law? And what could it mean for investors holding US assets or doing business in America? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is capital flight? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional

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43:06

ISAs Under Review: Will Cash Savings Get Capped?

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2025/05/28

Big changes could be coming to ISAs — the tax-free savings wrapper used by 22 million Brits. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a major review of the ISA market, aiming to nudge savers away from cash and into stocks and shares. Could we soon see a cap on cash ISAs? And if so, how might that reshape the way millions of us save and invest? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the ‘cost of capital’? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use

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37:07

Know Thyself: How Risk-Tolerant Are You Really?

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2025/05/21

We all like to think we can handle a little risk – until the market drops 20% and we’re refreshing our portfolio every ten minutes. Understanding your true risk tolerance is one of the most important – and most overlooked – parts of building an investment plan. But what exactly is risk tolerance? Can it be measured? And how should it shape the way you invest? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Should I wait until I've educated myself fully before investing? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for

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44:44

When the Free Lunch Bites Back: Navigating Changing...

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2025/05/14

Diversification is famously the only free lunch in investing. But when asset correlations shift, that meal might come with an unexpected bill. Economic cycles, inflation surprises, and market crises can all rewrite the rules when you least expect it. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Can adding an asset with negative expected returns ever be good for your portfolio? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode.Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings

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38:34

Buffett Bows Out: Can Berkshire Thrive Without Him?

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2025/05/07

After six decades at the helm, Warren Buffett has announced he’ll step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway later this year. But as the Oracle of Omaha prepares to hand over the reins, can Berkshire thrive without him? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why aren't there more investors like Warren Buffett? --- Thanks to Raisin UK for supporting this episode. Raisin UK is a free, easy-to-use platform where you can access savings accounts from over 40 FSCS-protected banks and building societies —

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45:44

100 Days Down: Making Sense of Trump's Market...

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2025/04/30

Trump’s return to the White House is already reshaping the global order — sending shockwaves through financial markets. Asset prices have tumbled, correlations have fractured, and investors are reassessing risk itself. We’re joined by Katie Martin from the Financial Times to help us make sense of the turmoil. Katie writes The Long View column and co-hosts the FT's Unhedged podcast. --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create

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45:18

What to Buy in Your ISA In 2025: Is This Year Different?

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2025/04/23

It’s April—ISA season is here. But what should you buy? Should you stick with a classic index fund, or is there a case for doing something different this year? And if you’re tempted to have a little fun with your investments, how much is too much? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the point of a ‘fun’ portfolio if it’s not going to beat the market? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading

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41:59

Stars and Strife: Is This the End of American...

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2025/04/16

America’s economic dynamism, deep capital markets, and stellar equity returns have long made it the top destination for capital. But with US stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar all sliding together, cracks are appearing in the image of American exceptionalism. Could mounting chaos really lead investors to turn away from Uncle Sam?And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why would you ever buy another country’s bonds? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional

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40:27

The Orange Swan: Surviving the $10 Trillion Selloff

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2025/04/09

Global stock markets have plunged, wiping out nearly $10 trillion in market value. As the fallout from Trump’s tariff bombshell spreads, investors are left to wonder: How much worse could the selloff get? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the Fed Put, and is it dead? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo

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