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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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41:01

Confronting Uncertainty: Building a Financial Plan in...

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2024/09/11

Creating a financial plan for your future requires estimating numerous unknown variables. How fast will your investments grow? How much will inflation erode your savings? Will taxes increase? We discuss the most important risks to consider and how to build a reliable plan in an uncertain world. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Will care costs ruin the plan? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with

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38:30

Mean Reversion in Markets: What Goes Up Must Come Down?

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2024/09/04

Mean reversion is one of the most powerful forces in financial markets. When returns, valuation or concentration rise to extreme levels, it’s usually only a matter of time before they come back into line with history. We discuss which aspects of markets are subject to mean reversion, and how long we might have to wait. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: If you love mean reversion so much, why do you hate technical analysis? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim

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49:34

Boom and Bust: Ranking the Biggest Bubbles in History

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2024/08/28

Asset bubbles are an occasional, inevitable, and sometimes devastating feature of financial markets, making and breaking fortunes along the way. But what is the greatest bubble of all time? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are markets rational? --- 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

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39:40

The Default Pension Trap: What to Consider BEFORE You...

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2024/08/21

Nine out of ten people are invested in their employer’s default pension strategy. However, a hands-off approach might not suit your personal circumstances, goals, or risk appetite. So, what should you consider before switching your pension? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is it worth filling gaps in your National Insurance record? --- 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

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43:14

Volatility Trading: Making Money from Market Swings

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2024/08/14

Volatility comes with the territory when owning risky assets, yet investors still seek ways to hedge against it—or even profit from it. So, how can you capitalise on market turbulence, and is it worth the effort? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is the MOVE index? --- 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

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40:57

Market Mayhem: Flash Crash or Full Blown Crisis?

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2024/08/07

Stock markets have been pummelled in recent days — is this is a flash crash or the start of something bigger? And why has fear spread so suddenly? We look at the potential culprits, including weak economic data, central bank surprises, and sky high valuations. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Should you buy the dip? --- 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,

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33:27

Metal of the Future: Has Copper Come A Cropper?

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2024/07/31

Copper is integral to the global economy, and its importance will only increase as the world decarbonises its energy infrastructure. Bulls have long argued that supply will fail to keep up with rising demand, driving copper prices higher. So why have prices slumped in recent months? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Who is ‘Doctor Copper’? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with Saxo today

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35:44

Don't Get Burned: Avoid Single Points of Failure in...

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2024/07/24

A botched software update hobbled IT systems around the world, grounding planes and taking TV stations off-air. But it’s not just computer systems that can crash and burn from an innocuous mistake — welcome to the ‘single point of failure’. We discuss underappreciated risks that could devastate your personal finances. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is any investment completely safe? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when

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38:35

David vs Goliath: Small-Cap Stocks Finally Surge

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2024/07/17

Last week saw a massive shift in markets, with unloved sectors and smaller stocks outperforming the mega-caps by a record amount. Is Big Tech’s dominance drawing to a close? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are small-cap funds forced to sell their winners? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with Saxo today via:PensionCraft | Saxo (home.saxo) Capital at risk. T&C’s apply. ---Get in touch 📧

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33:41

UK House Prices: Is the Slump Over?

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2024/07/10

After prices peaked two years ago, higher mortgage costs have caused the market to stall. But with rate cuts on the horizon, is normal service about to be resumed? We discuss how the change of government will affect the housing market. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does building more houses really lower prices? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode.Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with Saxo today via: PensionCraft | Saxo

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39:36

Home Country Bias: Should You Overweight Domestic...

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2024/07/03

Diversification is the only free lunch in investing, yet many investors choose to overweight their domestic stock market. While the UK makes up a mere 4% of global markets, off-the-shelf portfolios often include shockingly large allocations to British firms. We discuss whether home country bias is a problem or if there are good reasons to favour domestic stocks. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What are safe-haven currencies? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode. Sign up to

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39:01

Mid-Year Market Update: Are Things As Good As They Seem?

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2024/06/26

We’re halfway through the year, and it’s time to take stock. The AI narrative continues to power the equity bull market. Central banks have started to cut interest rates. And the US Presidential election looms large. We debate if things are as good as they look and what risks lie ahead for the second half of 2024. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What isn’t priced in? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and

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43:56

Will A Labour Government Be Good For Investors?

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2024/06/19

Labour is 20 points ahead in the polls and looks set to form the next UK government. But how will their economic, tax and spending plans impact investors? We look at the promises included in Labour’s manifesto and what was left unsaid. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why are capital gains taxed at a lower rate than income? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 account, make a minimum

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32:10

Interest Rate Cuts: Coming to a Central Bank Near You?

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2024/06/12

Central banks in Europe and Canada cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic, lowering borrowing costs and kicking off the easing cycle. Are the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve about to join them? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Does it matter if inflation stays above 2%? ---Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode.Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo

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39:06

Trade Wars: How Will Tariffs on China Impact Your...

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2024/06/05

Should investors fear the escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies? US President Joe Biden recently announced a slew of new tariffs on Chinese imports, including a massive 100% charge on electric vehicles. What comes next? And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: Is China uninvestable? ___ Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the

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49:45

Building a Multi-Factor Stock Portfolio, with Ed Croft

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2024/05/29

The evidence suggests that certain types of stock tend to beat the market in the long run. Patient investors can reap higher returns by tilting towards stocks that are cheap, high-quality or rising in price. But how easy is it to identify undervalued companies? And what risks are involved in building a DIY portfolio? This week we speak to Ed Croft, the co-founder of Stockopedia, about multi-factor investing and a quantitative approach to stock selection. --- New users of Stockopedia get a special

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44:06

Bond Battle: Individual Bonds or Bond Funds?

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2024/05/22

As interest rates have risen, more and more people are interested in buying bonds. Individual government bonds can be a useful tool to lock in a high rate. But do individual bonds really make more sense than bond funds? --- Get a FREE share 🎁 worth between £10 and £100, exclusively for Many Happy Return's listeners.Ready to claim your FREE share?1️⃣ Open a Freetrade account viaFreetrade.io/pensioncraft 2️⃣ Fund your account with at least £503️⃣ Freetrade will drop the free share into your account

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01:00:31

Building a Bulletproof Retirement Portfolio, with...

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2024/05/15

Designing a retirement portfolio is one of the thorniest problems in investing. The mix of assets you choose dramatically affects how much you can safely spend during retirement. Withdraw too much from your pot, and you risk running out of money. We’re joined by the creator of Portfolio Charts to examine optimal asset allocation. Tyler has modelled retirement scenarios around the world, identifying portfolios that help you sleep well at night and make the most of your money. Selected links Global

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34:53

Earnings Season: Can US Stocks Deliver the Goods?

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2024/05/08

With valuations stretched, American stocks need to deliver the goods this earnings season. Companies must grow their profits and defend their margins or risk the end of the S&P 500 bull market. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is a ‘blackout period’? ---Get a FREE share 🎁 worth between £10 and £100, exclusively for Many Happy Return's listeners.Ready to claim your FREE share?1️⃣ Open a Freetrade account viaFreetrade.io/pensioncraft2️⃣ Fund your account with at least £503️⃣

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39:16

Payout Puzzle: Does Dividend Investing Make Sense?

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2024/05/01

Many investors favour stocks that pay a high dividend, opting to live off the cash they generate. Even stingy US tech companies have started to pay dividends. But does a strategy focussed on income make sense? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is ‘Shareholder Yield’? --- Get a FREE share 🎁worth between £10 and £100, exclusively for Many Happy Return's listeners. Ready to claim your FREE share? 1️⃣ Open a Freetrade account via Freetrade.io/pensioncraft 2️⃣ Fund your account with at

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