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Housebuilder woes, what to do when a fund manager leaves, and investing in unicorns

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Housebuilder woes, what to do when a fund manager leaves, and investing in unicorns

Discover why shares in housebuilders have had a terrible year, what’s happening in the markets, what to do when an investment fund changes its manager, and how retail investors are getting better access to private companies. AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter and Shares’ Editor Daniel Coatsworth are joined this week by AJ Bell fund manager Simon Molica.

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13 December 2019
How the General Election result affects your money and investments
Listen to our special podcast on how stock markets reacted to the Conservative election victory and what the political party has planned for personal finances and pensions.

AJ Bell Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter...

Money & Markets
13 December 2019
How the General Election result affects your money and investments
Listen to our special podcast on how stock markets reacted to the Conservative election victory and what the political party has planned for personal finances and pensions.

AJ Bell Personal Finance Analyst Laura Suter...

14 min listen

Money & Markets
12 December 2019
The big personal finance changes coming to you in 2020, this year’s hot metal and is value investing back in fashion?
Discover the latest news on the UK and US stock markets, why palladium’s rally is driving theft of catalytic converters and find out how new rules could impact our wallets next year.

The team also catch up with Investec...

Money & Markets
12 December 2019
The big personal finance changes coming to you in 2020, this year’s hot metal and is value investing back in fashion?
Discover the latest news on the UK and US stock markets, why palladium’s rally is driving theft of catalytic converters and find out how new rules could impact our wallets next year.

The team also catch up with Investec...

25 min listen

Money & Markets
6 December 2019
Investing in Coca-Cola, M&G’s fund problem, the changing world of property and giving money for Christmas
The team chat about the latest events on global stock markets, the challenges facing Coca-Cola and why M&G has suspended dealing in one of its funds.

They also bring in a property expert to explain how commercial...

Money & Markets
6 December 2019
Investing in Coca-Cola, M&G’s fund problem, the changing world of property and giving money for Christmas
The team chat about the latest events on global stock markets, the challenges facing Coca-Cola and why M&G has suspended dealing in one of its funds.

They also bring in a property expert to explain how commercial...

29 min listen

Money & Markets
29 November 2019
Using a Lifetime ISA to help buy a house, the great fund liquidity debate and clampdown on mini bonds This week the team answer your first-time buyer questions and how to get more from Lifetime ISAs. They talk about whether you should be worried about liquidity in investment funds and why you may see fewer adverts for...

Money & Markets
29 November 2019
Using a Lifetime ISA to help buy a house, the great fund liquidity debate and clampdown on mini bonds This week the team answer your first-time buyer questions and how to get more from Lifetime ISAs. They talk about whether you should be worried about liquidity in investment funds and why you may see fewer adverts for...

27 min listen

Money & Markets
21 November 2019
NHS pension breakthrough, best and worst performing retail shares, Fevertree’s ups and downs, VCT season and the National Lottery’s big birthday
The podcast explains why doctors are smiling about their pensions, how investors could have made or lost a lot of money on retailers, and why Fevertree’s shares have just experienced a very unusual movement.

The team...

Money & Markets
21 November 2019
NHS pension breakthrough, best and worst performing retail shares, Fevertree’s ups and downs, VCT season and the National Lottery’s big birthday
The podcast explains why doctors are smiling about their pensions, how investors could have made or lost a lot of money on retailers, and why Fevertree’s shares have just experienced a very unusual movement.

The team...

26 min listen

Money & Markets
14 November 2019
Investing in gold, betting on stocks, the Singles Day and Black Friday phenomena, and solving money problems with a financial life coach
Dan and Laura discuss how investors have piled into gold tracker funds, only for the metal price to then drop. They also examine a new high-risk way of seeking turbo-charged returns from certain stocks.

The team chat...

Money & Markets
14 November 2019
Investing in gold, betting on stocks, the Singles Day and Black Friday phenomena, and solving money problems with a financial life coach
Dan and Laura discuss how investors have piled into gold tracker funds, only for the metal price to then drop. They also examine a new high-risk way of seeking turbo-charged returns from certain stocks.

The team chat...

30 min listen

Money & Markets
8 November 2019
PPI windfalls, the challenges facing McDonald’s and secret savings
This week Laura and Dan talk about how to use any windfall from PPI compensation claims to boost your savings and investment or reduce your debt. They discuss the sacking of McDonald’s boss and how that might impact the...

Money & Markets
8 November 2019
PPI windfalls, the challenges facing McDonald’s and secret savings
This week Laura and Dan talk about how to use any windfall from PPI compensation claims to boost your savings and investment or reduce your debt. They discuss the sacking of McDonald’s boss and how that might impact the...

30 min listen

Money & Markets
31 October 2019
How the general election could impact your finances, improving financial education in schools and the US stock market hits new record high
Don’t miss this bumper podcast where Dan and Tom discuss the potential impact of a Conservative or Labour election victory on your money. Find out what’s driving the US market to a new high and discover the lengths one...

Money & Markets
31 October 2019
How the general election could impact your finances, improving financial education in schools and the US stock market hits new record high
Don’t miss this bumper podcast where Dan and Tom discuss the potential impact of a Conservative or Labour election victory on your money. Find out what’s driving the US market to a new high and discover the lengths one...

31 min listen

Money & Markets
25 October 2019
How to talk to your partner about money, and pay rises for pensioners
This week we talk to a counsellor about how to talk to your partner about your finances - without it turning into an argument and why pensioners are getting a pay rise next year.

AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura...

Money & Markets
25 October 2019
How to talk to your partner about money, and pay rises for pensioners
This week we talk to a counsellor about how to talk to your partner about your finances - without it turning into an argument and why pensioners are getting a pay rise next year.

AJ Bell’s Personal Finance Analyst Laura...

18 min listen

Money & Markets
16 October 2019
Woodford’s dramatic 24 hours, soaring UK stocks and how people spend their pension money
Don’t miss Laura and Dan on how fund manager Neil Woodford’s empire has crumbled. They explain what the latest twists mean for investors in his funds and when they might be able to get their money back. They also debate...

Money & Markets
16 October 2019
Woodford’s dramatic 24 hours, soaring UK stocks and how people spend their pension money
Don’t miss Laura and Dan on how fund manager Neil Woodford’s empire has crumbled. They explain what the latest twists mean for investors in his funds and when they might be able to get their money back. They also debate...

32 min listen

Money & Markets
10 October 2019
The Greta Thunberg approach to investing, Barclays’ beef with the Post Office and first year joy for Fundsmith’s Smithson
This week the team debate why everyone is talking about ethical investing opportunities (and why this also falls under the labels of environmental, ESG and sustainability). Discover why Barclays has come under fire for...

Money & Markets
10 October 2019
The Greta Thunberg approach to investing, Barclays’ beef with the Post Office and first year joy for Fundsmith’s Smithson
This week the team debate why everyone is talking about ethical investing opportunities (and why this also falls under the labels of environmental, ESG and sustainability). Discover why Barclays has come under fire for...

34 min listen

Money & Markets
3 October 2019
How Brexit could impact your investments, attitudes to risk, new twist on fund suspensions and Peloton’s stock market flop
This week the team look at how different Brexit scenarios could impact stocks and shares. Find out how financial advisers determine someone’s risk appetite and how that relates to spending and investing money.

Discover...

Money & Markets
3 October 2019
How Brexit could impact your investments, attitudes to risk, new twist on fund suspensions and Peloton’s stock market flop
This week the team look at how different Brexit scenarios could impact stocks and shares. Find out how financial advisers determine someone’s risk appetite and how that relates to spending and investing money.

Discover...

31 min listen

Money & Markets
26 September 2019
Thomas Cook collapse, lack of new investment trusts, savings accounts that pay zilch and a cheeky way to make money from Monzo
Welcome to season 2 of the podcast with a bumper episode on all things money and markets-related.

The team chat about the demise of Thomas Cook and what it means for shareholders and customers. Find out why so few...

Money & Markets

Money & Markets

Housebuilder woes, what to do when a fund manager leaves, and investing in unicorns

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