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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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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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40:52

Should you de-risk your portfolio before retirement?

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2024/04/24

A stock market crash early in retirement can leave you struggling to live off your investments. We discuss de-risking our portfolios and how to manage ‘sequence of returns’ risk. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Is a stock market crash good for long-term returns? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Sign up at Freetrade.io/pensioncraft to get a free share worth between £10 and £100. When you invest, your capital is at risk. The probability is weighted, so more expensive shares

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39:35

Is The Bank of England Broken?

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2024/04/17

The Bank of England has been criticised for its failure to foresee high inflation. A damning new report takes aim at the central bank’s forecasting process and urges a major overhaul. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is 'quantitative tightening'? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Sign up at Freetrade.io/pensioncraft to get a free share worth between £10 and £100. When you invest, your capital is at risk. The probability is weighted, so more expensive shares will be

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37:16

How To Invest a Lump Sum in 2024

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2024/04/10

Investing a lump sum is a big decision that comes with great responsibility. Should you be conservative with your newfound wealth? Should you pile into markets straight away or drip feed slowly over time? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What does FSCS protection cover? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Sign up at Freetrade.io/pensioncraft to get a free share worth between £10 and £100. When you invest, your capital is at risk. The probability is weighted, so more expensive

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41:14

Are Investors Rational? Lessons From the Late Daniel...

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2024/04/03

Daniel Kahneman was the pioneer of behavioural economics and won a Nobel Prize for his work on cognitive biases. By explaining how a litany of psychological missteps skew our decisions, few people have had more influence on investing. We discuss how Kahneman improved our investing judgement and taught us to manage risk intelligently. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Are stock analysts’ price targets worth anything? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Get a free share worth

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41:23

Bad Apple: The Trustbusters Target Big Tech

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2024/03/27

US regulators have swung for the fences, accusing Apple of running an illegal smartphone monopoly. But will the legal cases facing big tech firms hurt stock prices? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this video. Get a free share worth between £100 and £2,100 when you open & top up, or transfer an ISA and/or SIPP. Head over to: Freetrade.io/transfer. New and existing customers. Min £10k transfer or top up. Annual subscription required. Capital at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility, tax rules and

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41:39

Bubble Trouble: Are Investors Right to be Worried?

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2024/03/20

Stock markets have hit all-time highs in recent weeks, with bitcoin and gold joining the party. Inevitably, people ask, “Is this a bubble?!” And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between investing and speculation? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Get a free share worth between £100 and £2,100 when you open & top up, or transfer an ISA and/or SIPP. Head over to Freetrade.io/transfer. New and existing customers. Min £10k investment. Annual subscription

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32:01

Sustainable Investing: The End of ESG?

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2024/03/13

ESG funds lured investors with the promise of simultaneously saving the planet and achieving higher returns. But after years of inflows, investors are pulling their money. Is there a better approach to sustainable investment? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why are there multiple oil prices? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode.Get a free share worth between £100 and £2,100 when you open & top up, or transfer an ISA and/or SIPP. Head over toFreetrade.io/transfer.New and

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35:34

9 Things to Do Before the End of the Tax Year

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2024/03/06

With just one month until the end of the UK tax year, it’s time to review our family finances, make the most of our annual allowances and optimise our investments. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is 'bed and breakfasting’? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Get a free share worth between £100 and £2,100 when you open & top up, or transfer an ISA and/or SIPP. Head over to Freetrade.io/transfer. New and existing customers. Min £10k investment. Annual subscription

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