AJ Bell Money & Markets
Episodes
How the war in Ukraine could impact UK household finances, companies halting business in Russia, and everything you need to know about the metaverse
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explores how the latest events in Ukraine have moved global stock markets and how the war will have a big impact on the cost of ...
Markets react to Ukraine invasion
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Money and Markets podcast, Danni Hewson looks at how markets have reacted to the invasion of Ukraine, as company after company severs...
Investors focus on Ukraine
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Money and Markets this week Dan Coatsworth and Danni Hewson assess what the situation in Ukraine could mean for markets, from soaring oil to fallin...
Fund manager stock ideas for an inflationary world, environmental tracker funds and big changes to UK stamps
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Coatsworth talks to Ken Wotton, manager of the Gresham House UK Multi Cap Income Fund about two companies which he believes could help consumers d...
Energy company windfalls, how to solve rising mortgage costs, holiday joy and a strange retail tie-up
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Laura Suter and Danni Hewson look at the energy market, where massive profits for big firms contrast uncomfortably with the ...
Alphabet’s split, Rio Tinto’s incendiary report and round the world ends in Asia
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s money and markets podcast Danni Hewson is joined by Tom Sieber from shares magazine to discuss what was almost the worst January ever...
What the great rotation in markets means for Scottish Mortgage and Fundsmith, and a surprising first-time buyer boom
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Money & Markets looks at the big rotation that’s happening in markets, as the tech giants fall out of favour and banking stocks are ba...
Inflation soars, takeover deals galore and the latest crypto crackdown
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is dominating the headlines, so this week Laura Suter and Danni Hewson look at what the latest figures tell us and how they match up with wa...
Discover why tech stocks had a bad start to 2022 and why value investing is now back in fashion.
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Coatsworth and Tom Sieber kick off a new series looking at ways to invest around the world. This week’s episode focuses on the US market, and fe...
Big finance changes in 2022, fund manager mistakes and Apple’s $3 trillion valuation
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first podcast of 2022, we look at the big changes coming for your wallet this year, including tax tweaks, certain £50 notes becoming obsolete,...
Investment review of the year: what did well and what bombed? And what will 2022 bring?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final podcast of the year, Laura Suter, Dan Coatsworth and Tom Sieber discuss how investors fared in 2021, and pick out the year's best and wor...
Retailer joy, Evergrande update, Lifetime ISA special and bridging the investing gap
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Danni Hewson talks about the impact Omicron is still having on markets – in particular, what it means for a potential inte...
Black Friday turns red as markets get spooked by Omicron
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Money & Markets podcast is almost all about Omicron – the covid variant that’s put quite a fear up global markets, especially on las...
Britcoin, cheapest cost of borrowing, US renewable energy and Einstein’s record auction
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Laith Khalaf explains the Bank of England’s plan to introduce a digital currency dubbed ‘Britcoin’ by the media, while...
Diageo’s drinks dominance, Shell shifts to UK shores, eco banking options, and Buy Now Pay Later aims to get clean
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delving into the latest shockingly good jobs figures, and what they might mean for the Bank of England’s hotly anticipated decisio...
Covid pill boosts market confidence, Tesla’s social sell-off, and the man whose stock market bets paid off
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth looks at market reaction to a new Covid treatment pill from Pfizer, and weighs the latest win...
Popular Junior ISA investments, rising mortgage rates, Terry Smith backs Amazon, and Biffa’s new waste solution
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the 10th anniversary of Junior ISAs, the podcast looks at the most popular investments held inside these accounts including Tesla and Scottish Mort...
Budget Special: picking apart Rishi Sunak’s tax plans and celebrating our 150th episode
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast we’ve delved into the finer details of the Budget and picked apart the Government’s documents so you don’t have to. We ...
Bank results, rate rise expectations and Netflix Korean cult hit
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of the Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Tom Sieber asses the winners and losers of earnings season to date and consi...
How much food and bills could go up in 2022, the real cost of retirement and THG’s share price collapse
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Suter puts some numbers on how rising costs are affecting everyday life. She also gives some tips on how to put some controls on a contactless d...
October’s onslaught of cuts, rising gas prices and one London landlord’s recovery from the pandemic
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss all the changes that October is bringing, as the Government winds up much of its financial support for the pandemic, from furloug...
Queues at the pumps, the winners and losers of the UK’s ongoing energy crisis and taking stock of ethical investing
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast Dan Coatsworth takes a look at what’s behind the UK’s petrol shortages and the rising cost of energy which has already br...
Why problems with China’s Evergrande matter to investors worldwide, dealing with higher energy costs, big news from Netflix and a new bank account paying 5% interest
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Coatsworth explains in simple terms why troubles at Evergrande – one of China’s biggest property developers – matter to investors in the UK ...
Inflation spikes, pandemic personal finances divide and the world’s most expensive beach hut
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a record-breaking week on the podcast, as Laura Suter and Danni Hewson talk about this week’s largest ever jump in inflation and look at how ...
The costly care conundrum, new term new workplace rules and why the Bank of England’s turned to the Beano for help
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of the Money and Markets podcast Tom Selby looks at the small print of government plans to hike national insurance to pay for...
Outlook for stocks, changes to contactless cards, and the rise of thematic funds
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould explains why US stocks are riding high after an important meeting of central bankers, and what could move marke...
Bitcoin bandwagon, billion-pound bids and bumper pensioner payrises
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode Laith Khalaf looks at rumours of a £7bn bid for another supermarket and what’s behind the sell-off in mining stocks, as we...
Defence sector sees M&A action, rising prices impact retailers and warnings about “Smishing” fraud
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks into bids for two defence giants which are attracting government attention. Private equity owned Cobham targets Ultra El...
Takeover fever, an inflation warning for cash savers and tips for the DIY investor from AJ Bell’s big boss
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast takes a look at some of the skirmishes underway to snap up UK companies including Big Tobacco’s bid to get in on the wellness ...
The fund manager who got out before China sell-off, a defence company with a hidden jewel, and the junior bankers’ struggle for a big payday
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast features Simon Edelsten from Mid Wynd Investment Trust on the sell-off in Chinese shares and why he decided to dump most of his ...
Tech giants, China’s regulatory muscle flex and the best way to save for kids.
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week podcast looks at why some astonishing earnings figures from three American tech giants hasn’t delighted all investors and Dan Coatsworth d...
Stagflation haunts the markets, the outlook for gold, lasting power of attorney overhaul and Olympics treasures
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explains the reasons why stock markets have taken another hit. Dan Coatsworth debates the perils of stagflation, the companies w...
Big wobbles, big banks and ten years of Lifestrategy funds
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week podcast looks at what was behind the recent global market slump and how rising inflation on both sides of the Atlantic might change the game...
Property special: housing market frenzy, top mortgage deals, Tritax’s warehouse boom and the future of property funds
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special edition of the Money & Markets podcast looking at the world of property. Danni Hewson talks to consultant Alex Goldstein a...
Green list but no green light for travel, pension nudges and your pot, plus are bonds in or out of fashion.
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast assesses why the green list isn’t a green light for travel and looks at the impact of Joe Biden’s big infrastructure deal on...
Levelling Up, a supermarket treat and what’s changed 5 years after the Brexit vote.
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at why markets are still jittery about inflation, Dan Coatsworth digs into a series of announcements from central banks an...
Why inflation matters, UK football’s troubling finances and investing in overseas markets
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is all the rage, so this week’s podcast looks at the factors driving up the cost of living. Dan Coatsworth explore why wages could soon be...
Global tax changes, investor activism and why financial stocks are back in vogue
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at how markets have reacted to big plans from the G7 to change global taxation and another crypto bounce as Bitcoin become...
Oil and gold prices surge, the nagging questions behind the housing boom and pensions corner returns
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast, featuring AJ Bell’s Tom Selby and Jenny Owen and Tom Sieber from Shares, looks at the recent rally in gold and oil prices, wh...
The big reopening: how travel operators, pubs and car sellers are coping
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast talks to the heads of three companies in the travel, pub and retail sectors. We chat with Julia Lo Bue-Said from Advantage Trav...
Crypto volatility, small cap surges and why ESG investing isn’t a trade-off between value and returns
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at the volatility of crypto currencies, why oil prices are impacting markets and multi-billion-dollar streaming deals. D...
Why inflation fears matter, reopening winners, retailers’ share prices soar and social care funding disappointment
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Coatsworth explains how rising inflation effects everyday life and why it spells trouble for global stock markets. He also talks to Danni Hewson a...
Pushing back minimum retirement age, dealing with fraudsters, companies with pricing power, and making money from trainers
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re approaching retirement, this week’s podcast is essential listening. Tom Selby explains a proposal by the financial regulator to make peo...
Big companies’ big earnings, the Post Office’s new banking pilot and an Asian investment trust superstar
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a massive week for big companies reporting their latest earnings. This week’s podcast drills into the numbers from Tesla, Microsoft, Google, ...
Market madness, housing bubbles and why AI investing is not just about Robots
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at the highs and lows of the FTSE 100 as it finally scrambled over the 7,000 mark but fell back after just a day. Danni ...
Retail reopening, attractions of family-run businesses and return of Mark Barnett
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at the challenges facing retailers as shops reopen in England. Danni Hewson talks about the likes of JD Sports and Primark...
The FTSE 250’s spring surge, pension pitfalls to watch when taking a tax free chunk and Deliveroo’s less floppy retail debut.
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at the record gains in the UK’s second tier index as another phase of lockdown nears it’s end. It also examines how ...
Deliveroo flop, doubling money on Royal Mail shares and helping younger people get into investing
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at why Deliveroo’s stock market debut didn’t go to plan. It also examines how stock markets performed around the worl...
Everything you need to know about ISAs, big change at Scottish Mortgage and a warning for young investors
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an ISA special with lots of useful information to help you get the most from your investments and not lose out to the taxman. The podcast also ...
Missing out on IPO gains, AstraZeneca's falling share price, growing demand to be a Cake Box franchisee and green investing with TRIG
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast: how retail investors often miss out on big first day gains with IPOs. Find out what investors think about AstraZeneca’s va...
Surviving the tech sell-off, teaching money in schools and getting clever with cash ISAs
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode chats about the big stimulus cheques being sent to US households and how that money might be spent on investing. Rosanna Burcher...
Bond yields causing trouble, AJ Bell CEO on the surge in share dealing interest, and why the SPAC craze could be headed for the UK market
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explores why stock markets are being troubled by rising bond yields, and how inflation expectations are causing a sell-off in te...
Budget special: what it means for your money, the stocks that jumped, and why companies could be pleased at the tax changes
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danni Hewson makes her debut as the new co-host of the podcast and joins Dan and Tom to analyse the key points from Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Budget. They ...
Pensions minister Guy Opperman talks about the Pension Schemes Act, stopping the next big pensions scandal and how savings ‘sidecars’ could help address financial vulnerability
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive interview with Money & Markets, pensions minister Guy Opperman discusses the key elements of the Pension Schemes Act and how it will a...
The return of Neil Woodford, new data sheds light on financial vulnerability, a focus on the future in China and why the age people can access their pension pot is rising
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast discusses the return of Neil Woodford, the man who made a fortune for himself and investors at Invesco Perpetual before things t...
Tesla puts bitcoin into top gear, meet Lindsell Train’s rising star, Glaxo and Ocado get the thumbs down, and the future of annuities
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast dives into the world of cryptocurrencies and explores why Tesla has jumped on the bitcoin bandwagon. Discover why shares in Glax...
Amazon drops a bombshell, the fund manager who avoids Faangs, and fading GameStop fever
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast chats about what a change in CEO means for Amazon, together with a look at the retailer’s fourth quarter results and how other...
Why Gamestop shares have been going to the moon, whether amateur traders are fueling a stock market bubble, and 10 years of ISA returns
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explores how social media has led to a new wave of potentially inexperienced investors betting money on low quality businesses. ...
The Biden policies that matter for investors, value versus growth and options for someone with a workplace pension and a SIPP
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at what Joe Biden’s agenda means for investors as he becomes the new President of the United States. We also chat about...
Bitcoin frenzy, Brexit boost for UK stock, what to do with lockdown savings, and the billion-pound IPOs
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the two B’s this week on the podcast – bitcoin and Brexit – as we explain why the cryptocurrency is winning new fans and how the trade de...
Ex-pensions minister Steve Webb on big retirement issues, and the impact on markets from the Brexit trade deal, new lockdown measures and the Georgia runoff election
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast features a chat with Steve Webb and Dan Mikulskis from Lane, Clark & Peacock about some of the big issues facing people in reti...
Best performing investments in 2020, what’s on investors’ minds for next year and the European fund significantly beating the market
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the stocks, funds, ETFs and investment trusts that made investors rich in 2020. Dan runs through the most popular parts of the market and wh...
The investment case for AstraZeneca and Ocado, why governments and regulators are attacking tech firms, and the benefits of a workplace pension
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast guest is Tineke Frikkee from Waverton who talks to Dan about why AstraZeneca and Ocado have been such important companies durin...
Why markets already priced in a vaccine approval, stellar gains from AIM stocks in 2020, retail’s latest challenge and dealing with NS&I’s punishing rate cuts
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s status as the first country in the world to approve Pfizer’s Covid vaccine failed to move stock markets on the day of the news. Listen t...
Picking future takeover targets, making sense of Sunak’s Spending Review, stock market optimism and deciding whether to use a Lifetime ISA or SIPP
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Stuart Widdowson, fund manager of Odyssean Investment, who talks to Dan about how four stocks from his portfolio have attracted...
Picking stocks like a pro, investments relevant to the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, Tesla in demand again and potential capital gains tax changes
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast guest is ex-hedge fund partner Stephen Clapham who shares his wisdom on finding information to help with investment decisions. D...
Making sense of the vaccine-inspired market rally, the expert view on investing in India, and the pension manager closing the door on poor ESG-scoring firms
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast this week: how Pfizer’s vaccine news shook up stock markets and triggered the biggest one-day rally in a long time. Dan considers th...
What Biden’s victory means for investors
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a special podcast, Dan and Laith look at the market reaction to Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in US Presidential Election. They consider the move...
Election tension triggers wild market swings, new financial support measures for latest lockdown, and Buffett disciple gives inside track on trust setback and new global fund plan
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at how markets reacted as the voting results started rolling in for the US Presidential election and how many investors we...
Interview special: Baroness Ros Altmann on why the UK is facing a long-term care crisis
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast, AJ Bell senior analyst Tom Selby speaks to former pensions minister Baroness Ros Altmann about long-term care ...
Fundsmith’s 10-year anniversary, Netflix’s big miss, outperforming ethical funds, Government clamp down on pension scams and Murray Income’s £1 billion merger
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at how Fundsmith Equity has become one of UK’s most popular funds as it prepares to celebrate its tenth birthday. Dan ch...
Tech stocks bounce back, smaller company investing, China’s dominance of emerging market indices and should you be allowed early pensions access to buy a home?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast looks at the latest action on global markets including a new rally in US tech stocks and how the UK’s AIM market is soaring ah...
Companies that use data well, state pension age change, Boris’ latest leg-up for property buyers, and market see-saw on Trump debacle
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast features an interview with former Game Group boss Ian Shepherd how companies succeed or fail with using data to drive profits. F...
Behind the scenes of private equity, Asda takeover talk, different job support measures and new insight into pension withdrawal trends
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast features an in-depth chat with Arthur Mornington and Steven Tredget from Oakley Capital about takeovers, whether private equity ...
AIM inheritance tax benefit fears, investors revert to lockdown market playbook, potential good news on insurance prices, NS&I’s big rate cut and exploring negative interest rates
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explores the tax benefits of putting money into certain AIM stocks and how any meddling by the Government on the rules could hav...
Is Snowflake the next big tech stock? Debt fears around buy now, pay later; and this year’s 10-baggers
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett and Snoop Dogg have backed Snowflake and other investors will soon get their chance as the tech business and Amazon challenger heads to...
The brains behind one of the best performing funds, controversial view on savings rates and why The Hut’s stock market debut is getting everyone excited
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a chat with Andrew Vaughan from Free Spirit Fund who explains how his performance has beaten so many other funds. Dan and Tom discuss the ...
Tax reforms, avoiding corporate insolvency, resuming earnings guidance, and why the return to schools and offices matters to investors
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast revisits the topic of raising taxes to pay for Covid support and how the possible changes would affect us. Julie Palmer from Beg...
The return of IPOs and takeovers, why Apple and Tesla are doing the splits, options for mortgage holidays and pension scams on the rise
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explains why the market is braced for a wave of corporate deals. Dan and Laura chat about Ant which could potentially be the lar...
Windfall for 18-year olds, US stock market record high, hospitality sector challenges, UK property market surge and what’s on fund managers’ minds
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast discusses how the first batch of child trust funds are about to mature, and Dan and Laura also discuss the initial impact of Gov...
UK recession figures, savings for children rocket, pension worries and debt crackdown
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the mass of big economic data that’s come out in the past week and what it means for individuals. We also talk about why saving...
Property funds shake-up, BP’s dividend cut, pensions slashed and Woodford saga update
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at huge changes afoot for property funds, the weird reaction to BP’s big dividend cut, why we’re all paying less death tax and w...
The return of dividends, Greggs’ big challenge, state pension age court battle and the evolution of ESG funds
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast discusses companies restarting dividends and why this is good news for investors. There’s a look at the latest news from Gregg...
Mark Slater on growth opportunities, the rampant rise in biotech stocks, silver rally, why young investors have been spooked, and spending habits in lockdown
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes a look at the latest events on the markets including why shares in Synairgen, AstraZeneca and Kingfisher have been rising, why N...
US stocks, Tesla, capital gains tax shock and small cap guru interview
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the podcast goes stateside and looks at the second quarter earnings season for US stocks, why everyone is racing to own a slice of Tesla, an...
Mini-Budget special: what the Chancellor’s giveaways mean for your money, Boohoo’s problems mount up and why Halfords is pedalling backwards
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about Rishi Sunak’s efforts to fire up the property market, revitalise the hospitality industry and make our homes green. ...
This year’s winning and losing investments, the art of shareholder activism, boardroom coups, the soaring gold price, cryptocurrencies still in demand, and mortgage approvals nosediving.
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a bumper podcast this week with Laura and Dan bringing all the important news for anyone interested in investing and personal finance. This epi...
What investors think of pubs, parks and cinemas reopening, the latest twists and turns in the property market, and the income fund manager who has managed to dodge most of the dividend cuts
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Laura look at the leisure sector and what companies will have to do when they reopen from 4 July. They also discuss how share prices in the se...
When to sell your stocks, the fading biotech rally, big news for BooHoo, Domino’s Pizza and Best of the Best, and what negative interest rates mean for you
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Bertie Thomson from Brown Advisory who talks about how he deals with losing trades and what to think about when it comes to sel...
Why stock markets have rallied, outlook for house prices, investment trusts cutting dividends and getting your will sorted in lockdown
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast discusses the big rebound in share prices since March and what could happen next. The team chat about the UK property market and...
Coping with debt: a special podcast on how personal finances have been affected by coronavirus
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take a deeper look into how the pandemic has caused a divide with people’s finances. Some are saving more money and others are taking on more deb...
Shop reopening plans drive stock market rally, future for property funds, Boohoo’s problems, paying less tax and fairer rights for retail investors
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a chat about consumer-facing stocks soaring on Government news and a negative report on clothing retailer Boohoo. This week’s guest is R...
Where to still find dividends, how Evenlode is managing its global income fund portfolio and the biotech stocks delivering 200%+ gains
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is an income special. Dan and Laura talk about the sectors still paying dividends in a sea of cuts, what might happen to income ...
The future of air travel, claiming refunds for cancelled holidays, impact investing and reviewing your health and life insurance during Covid-19
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast considers the investment case for airlines and how the industry is to going to get through the global pandemic. The team also di...
Wealth tax to pay for coronavirus costs, the role of property in thematic investing, Lifetime ISA changes and why savers have been hit again
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast asks what a wealth tax would mean for the UK and how it could be implemented. The team give some good news for people with Lifet...
The world of small caps, markets bouncing back, companies returning to work, changes to income funds, and free financial help
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast talks about the rally in stocks as investors grow more optimistic. The team talk about housebuilders and retailers opening shop ...
The slump in the oil price, retail investors locked out of share placings, and how to spread your money around in the current crisis
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast explains why oil prices have been plummeting and whether that is good news for consumers. The team discuss the £4 billion fun...
Safe haven funds in a crisis, mortgage holidays, the perils of pension withdrawals and inside AJ Bell’s Covid-19 reaction
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how Absolute Return funds have performed and how you can tell which will be the stable providers of positive returns. We al...
Shares racing higher, how to prepare your finances for a recession, companies doing good and why people are taking out longer mortgages
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast teaches listeners how to prepare for tougher economic times, such as managing debts and getting better deals on savings and insu...
Why banks have got a bad reputation, how fund managers are changing their portfolios to cope with coronavirus, the mortgage market grinds to a halt, and a new wave of scams.
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast gives you the latest insights into how markets are faring, why dividends keep being cancelled, and how fund managers are reshapi...