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

23 min listen

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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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9 May 2019
Investing in Uber and Beyond Meat, buying overseas-listed shares, and how to plan your dividend calendar
This week’s podcast looks at the booming market for companies listing in the US, the key points to consider when investing in overseas-listed shares, how a new service lets you see when investment trusts pay dividends...

Money & Markets
9 May 2019
Investing in Uber and Beyond Meat, buying overseas-listed shares, and how to plan your dividend calendar
This week’s podcast looks at the booming market for companies listing in the US, the key points to consider when investing in overseas-listed shares, how a new service lets you see when investment trusts pay dividends...

27 min listen

Money & Markets
2 May 2019
Saving money on holiday, understanding tracker funds, why Google is lagging Amazon, and the future of 1p coins
The podcast this week discusses the best ways to manage your money on holiday, the difference between an ETF and a tracker fund, how cracks are appearing in Google’s efforts to compete with Amazon, and why 1p and 2p...

Money & Markets
2 May 2019
Saving money on holiday, understanding tracker funds, why Google is lagging Amazon, and the future of 1p coins
The podcast this week discusses the best ways to manage your money on holiday, the difference between an ETF and a tracker fund, how cracks are appearing in Google’s efforts to compete with Amazon, and why 1p and 2p...

22 min listen

Money & Markets
25 April 2019
Mortgage alarm bells, Monzo moves into investments, rising life expectancy and the competition watchdog gets tough
This week’s podcast looks at a new mortgage product which lets you withdraw cash, why Monzo is planning to offer investment products, the implications of living longer on your retirement plans, and why a growing number...

Money & Markets
25 April 2019
Mortgage alarm bells, Monzo moves into investments, rising life expectancy and the competition watchdog gets tough
This week’s podcast looks at a new mortgage product which lets you withdraw cash, why Monzo is planning to offer investment products, the implications of living longer on your retirement plans, and why a growing number...

29 min listen

Money & Markets
18 April 2019
The hidden cost of Brexit, how fund managers hide information, pension charges and leisure sector winners and losers
This week’s podcast talks about the knock-on effects of a distracted Government on various money-related initiatives, and why it is hard to find out exactly what’s in an investment fund’s portfolio. We also talk about...

Money & Markets
18 April 2019
The hidden cost of Brexit, how fund managers hide information, pension charges and leisure sector winners and losers
This week’s podcast talks about the knock-on effects of a distracted Government on various money-related initiatives, and why it is hard to find out exactly what’s in an investment fund’s portfolio. We also talk about...

30 min listen

Money & Markets
11 April 2019
Dwindling brand loyalty, NHS pensions crisis, demand for gold, and bizarre business pairings
This week we look at Saga’s loyalty problem and why pension issues are driving doctors to early retirement. We also discuss the resurgence in gold demand and dive into the world of conglomerates where large companies own...

Money & Markets
11 April 2019
Dwindling brand loyalty, NHS pensions crisis, demand for gold, and bizarre business pairings
This week we look at Saga’s loyalty problem and why pension issues are driving doctors to early retirement. We also discuss the resurgence in gold demand and dive into the world of conglomerates where large companies own...

25 min listen

Money & Markets
3 April 2019
Stock market performance in the first quarter of 2019, why fraud is being ignored and why Lyft’s stock market debut has reignited the dual-class share debate
This week’s podcast looks at the latest twist in Superdry’s boardroom drama and how stock markets and industry sectors have performed in the first three months of the year. We also discuss why fraud victims are being let...

Money & Markets
3 April 2019
Stock market performance in the first quarter of 2019, why fraud is being ignored and why Lyft’s stock market debut has reignited the dual-class share debate
This week’s podcast looks at the latest twist in Superdry’s boardroom drama and how stock markets and industry sectors have performed in the first three months of the year. We also discuss why fraud victims are being let...

25 min listen

Money & Markets
28 March 2019
Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances We explain why Amazon, Google and Facebook are in the firing line, discover whether challenger banks have been a success or not, learn why banks are extending mortgage lengths and find out about the main changes to taxes...

Money & Markets
28 March 2019
Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances We explain why Amazon, Google and Facebook are in the firing line, discover whether challenger banks have been a success or not, learn why banks are extending mortgage lengths and find out about the main changes to taxes...

27 min listen

Money & Markets
21 March 2019
ISA special: nervous investors, understanding Innovative Finance ISAs, growing rates on children’s accounts and a special quiz
This week’s podcast is dedicated to using an ISA. We discuss why many people are holding off from investing at present. Learn about the pros and cons of using the Innovative Finance ISA and why high rates comes with a...

Money & Markets
21 March 2019
ISA special: nervous investors, understanding Innovative Finance ISAs, growing rates on children’s accounts and a special quiz
This week’s podcast is dedicated to using an ISA. We discuss why many people are holding off from investing at present. Learn about the pros and cons of using the Innovative Finance ISA and why high rates comes with a...

27 min listen

Money & Markets
14 March 2019
Woodford fund goes asset swapping, Norway dumps oil, using shares to benefit charity and looking inside the inflation basket
This week we explain why star fund manager Neil Woodford has been shifting things around, we explain why Norway’s oil investment decisions are part of a broader environment, social and governance trend, learn how to...

Money & Markets
14 March 2019
Woodford fund goes asset swapping, Norway dumps oil, using shares to benefit charity and looking inside the inflation basket
This week we explain why star fund manager Neil Woodford has been shifting things around, we explain why Norway’s oil investment decisions are part of a broader environment, social and governance trend, learn how to...

24 min listen

Money & Markets
6 March 2019
How to become a millionaire, new excuses for poor corporate earnings and choices for taking tax-free pension cash
This week’s podcast explains how saving as little as £78 a month can make you a millionaire, the comedy excuses that companies give for poor results and whether you should take your tax-free pension cash now or wait...

Money & Markets
6 March 2019
How to become a millionaire, new excuses for poor corporate earnings and choices for taking tax-free pension cash
This week’s podcast explains how saving as little as £78 a month can make you a millionaire, the comedy excuses that companies give for poor results and whether you should take your tax-free pension cash now or wait...

29 min listen

Money & Markets
1 March 2019
How investors behave, a neat way to organise your portfolio and forecasting future returns
This bumper edition of the podcast explains why your inbuilt traits could be damaging your wealth, a simple way to spring clean your portfolio, the outlook for investing in shares and new data that shows what age you...

Money & Markets
1 March 2019
How investors behave, a neat way to organise your portfolio and forecasting future returns
This bumper edition of the podcast explains why your inbuilt traits could be damaging your wealth, a simple way to spring clean your portfolio, the outlook for investing in shares and new data that shows what age you...

26 min listen

Money & Markets
20 February 2019
Robots managing your money, university tuition fees and mini bonds
This week’s podcast looks at the rise of automated investment services called robo advice. You can also enjoy a debate on tuition fees and student loans, and discover why there is a big catch with investing in mini bonds...

Money & Markets
20 February 2019
Robots managing your money, university tuition fees and mini bonds
This week’s podcast looks at the rise of automated investment services called robo advice. You can also enjoy a debate on tuition fees and student loans, and discover why there is a big catch with investing in mini bonds...

33 min listen

Money & Markets
14 February 2019
Pension fund mismanagement, share buybacks, saving up for university fees and cash machine troubles
It’s a bumper podcast with the team talking about seven-year jail terms for executives who recklessly mismanage pension funds. The podcast also debates the pros and cons of share buybacks and it discusses various savings...

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Money & Markets

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

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