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 least £50 3️⃣ Freetrade will drop the free share into your account within 7-10 days! Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Capital at risk. The probability is weighted, so more expensive shares will be rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

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Payout Puzzle: Does Dividend Investing Make Sense?

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 will be rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Should you de-risk your portfolio before retirement?

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 rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Is The Bank of England Broken?

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 shares will be rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

How To Invest a Lump Sum in 2024

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 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 T&Cs apply. Free share value varies on the amount topped up or transferred. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and current rules may change. At present, Freetrade only supports Uncrystallised Fund Pension Lump Sums (UFPLS) for customers who wish to withdraw funds from their SIPP after their 55th birthday. We strongly encourage you to seek financial advice before making any withdrawals from your SIPP. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Are Investors Rational? Lessons From the Late Daniel Kahneman

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 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 transfer or top up. Annual subscription required. Capital at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility, tax rules and T&Cs apply. Free share value varies on the amount topped up or transferred. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and current rules may change. At present, Freetrade only supports Uncrystallised Fund Pension Lump Sums (UFPLS) for customers who wish to withdraw funds from their SIPP after their 55th birthday. We strongly encourage you to seek financial advice before making any withdrawals from your SIPP. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Bad Apple: The Trustbusters Target Big Tech

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 required. Limited time offer. Capital at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility, tax rules and T&Cs apply. Free share value varies on the amount topped up or transferred. Ends 5 April 2024. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Bubble Trouble: Are Investors Right to be Worried?

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 to Freetrade.io/transfer. New and existing customers. Min £10k investment. Annual subscription required. Limited time offer. Capital at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility, tax rules and T&Cs apply. Free share value varies on the amount topped up or transferred. Ends 5 April 2024. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Sustainable Investing: The End of ESG?

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 required. Limited time offer. Capital at risk. ISA and SIPP eligibility, tax rules and T&Cs apply. Free share value varies on the amount topped up or transferred. Ends 5 April 2024. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

9 Things to Do Before the End of the Tax Year

Excitement about AI is powering a new bull market. Nvidia smashed earnings expectations, catapulting the company towards a two-trillion dollar valuation and lifting stocks globally. 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 rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

The Rise and Rise of Nvidia: AI Breakthrough or Bubble?

The UK and Japan slipped into recession at the end of 2023, and growth remains weak in Europe and China. While the US economy is booming, much of the world is struggling — does an economic downturn spell disaster for our investments? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What’s the difference between a recession and a depression? 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 rarer. T&Cs apply. ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

UK Recession: Investing During an Economic Downturn

Banks stocks have tumbled as losses mount on property loans, forcing them to set aside extra cash and slash dividends. Is the commercial real estate problem contained or is this just the tip of the iceberg? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: What is negative equity? Thanks to Freetrade for sponsoring this episode. Sign up at Freetrade.io/freesharepensioncraft 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 rarer. T&Cs apply. Selected links Kastle Back to Work Barometer Monetary Tightening, Commercial Real Estate Distress, and US Bank Fragility ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Schrödinger's Flat: How Big a Problem is Commercial Real Estate?

UK stocks have lagged global markets in recent years. Unloved by investors and underweighted by institutions, is the UK really a bargain hiding in plain sight? We discuss what’s holding British equities back and if they’re about to turn a corner. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: When a company goes private, are you forced to sell your shares? Selected links The atrophying UK stock market | FT Six charts that show how cheap UK equities are | Schroders FTSE 250 valuation and forecast for 2024 ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Are UK Stocks Really a Bargain?

There’s never been more information available to investors, but how do you avoid drowning in data? We’ve gathered our favourite investing tools from across the web to help. And what’s more, they’re free. Get ready for asset valuation, fund selection, and portfolio modelling made easy. And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Do backtests really work? Tools discussedFund screeningJustETFVettaFIMorningstar fund screenerMorningstar ETF screenerMarket DataFREDKoyfinFinVizYahoo FinanceGoogle FinanceDataromaValuationYardeniResearch AffiliatesBarclays IndicesAswath DamodaranHistoric returns dataBogleheads SIMBA spreadsheetRobert Shiller’s dataFama/French dataMSCI dataPortfolio backtestsPortfolioChartsPortfolio VisualizerFI CalcAffiliate linksNew users of Koyfin get 15% off when signing up through this special link https://koyfin.com/?via=pensioncraftNew subscribers to Sharepad get the 2nd month free for monthly subscribers, or an additional free 13th month for annual subscribers: https://sharescope.co.uk/pensioncraftspNew users of Stockopedia get a special 25% discount on any annual plan: 

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The "Weird Portfolio" seeks to sidestep market crashes while still achieving attractive long-term returns. We talk to its creator, Value Stock Geek. We also dig into value investing, and how to find wonderful companies at wonderful prices. Follow Value Stock Geek at securityanalysis.org ---Get in touch ? mhr@pensioncraft.com ? many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft ? Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2023 Many Happy Returns 

Weird Portfolios and Wonderful Companies, with Value Stock Geek

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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