Best Hargreaves Lansdown Podcasts (2024)

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The direction of travel stocks: Rolls Royce, Trainline and easyJet 31:51

2d ago31:51

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In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at what the outcome of the general election may mean for our money, investments and pensions. We also turn our attention to the travel sector and what the upcoming holiday season could look like. As usual, we look at the potential impact to stocks and funds in the sector. This podcast isn’t personal a…

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The Advice Gap 2024 36:33

4d ago36:33

36:33

The 2024 Advice Gap report is the definitive guide to the advice market, the dynamics of the sector and the impact of the FCA's Consumer Duty. Co-author and colleague Mike Barrett is here to explain all. You can download a copy of the report here The Advice Gap 2024 - The Lang CatBy the lang cat

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FYR076 The Art of Selecting Fund Managers with Simon Evan-Cook 39:10

6d ago39:10

39:10

In this episode of the 'Fund Your Retirement Podcast,' host Lee interviews Simon Evan-Cook, a multi-asset fund of funds manager with over 25 years of experience. Simon shares his journey into fund management, his investment philosophy, and the key principles guiding his strategy, particularly his preference for active fund managers. He discusses th…

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Setting Expectations: the election, interest rates, pensions and investments 26:50

16d ago26:50

26:50

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah speak with Anne Fairweather, HL’s head of government relations and public policy, to break down the manifestos and see where the parties differ, especially when it comes to issues affecting savers and investors. We also take a look at how higher interest rates could affect Natwest, Berkshire Hathaway and A…

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ILT008 A Day in the Life of a Fund Manager: Season Finale Insights from Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 8 32:06

21d ago32:06

32:06

In the final episode of the season, Judith and Rosemary delve into the intricacies of a day in the life of a fund manager. They discuss their roles and responsibilities, which include selecting and monitoring investments, communicating with shareholders, and dealing with regulatory requirements. They share insights into their typical weeks, which v…

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A blueprint to fix the UK's pension system 1:22:36

25d ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Michael Johnson sets out a radical and thought-provoking vision for reform of the UK's state, workplace and individual pensions, with a view to simplicity and long-term sustainability. Pensions: a vision for the future - Social Market Foundation. (smf.co.uk)By the lang cat

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What's the next government got planned for our income and savings 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

My colleague Alison Gay and I review the party manifestos published to date and consider the key personal finance promisesBy the lang cat

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Positive Energy: Exxon Mobil, Shell and the General Election 27:04

1M ago27:04

27:04

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah take a look at the energy sector, touching on oil, gas and electricity. We look at how big energy giants, like Exxon Mobil and Shell, are faring and delve into political moves on the General Election campaign trail. Talking ESG considerations and the energy transition, find out how all of this could impact…

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Letters of Authority, the worst pension admin problem that isn't being fixed 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

Scott Phillips of the Pension Lab joins me to talk about Dashboards, the surprisingly dysfunctional LOA system and what some in the industry are trying to do about itBy the lang cat

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Election pensions 42:18

1M ago42:18

42:18

Rachel Vahey of AJ Bell talks with me about the Triple Lock, the LTA, Pension Freedoms and the advice/guidance boundary reviewBy the lang cat

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Financial advice firms, recruitment, AI, DEI 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

FT Adviser editor Simoney Kyriakou and the future for financial advice firmsBy the lang cat

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Home advantages: Investing in the UK amidst record stock market highs 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at the recent record highs of the UK markets, UK shares and funds to watch and how pension funds are investing right now. They also explore how the answer to your saving and investing gaps may already be sitting in your accounts. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for …

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Everything you ever wanted to know about getting rid of the Lifetime Allowance but were afraid to ask 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

What should have been simple has proved to be anything but; HMRC has created a new way to inflict misery on unsuspecting pension savers. Jon Greer from Quilter gently explains everything we need to know. We also discuss what a new Labour government might do with the rules.By the lang cat

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IRT007 Investors Round Table Discusses Interest Rates & the Investment Potential of Property Franchise Group (TPFG), Macfarlane Group (MACF) & Van Elle Holdings (VANL) 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

This time on The Investors Round Table Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss Interest rates and the investment potential of Property Franchise Group (TPFG), Macfarlane Group (MACF) & Van Elle Holdings (VANL). A healthy three-way debate about the shares they own, their portfolios, and the markets. Timestamps: 1:20 Round table discussin…

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The Magnificent Seven: tech stocks, AI and US markets 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at the biggest names in tech, the Magnificent Seven: Microsoft, Amazon, Google (Alphabet), Tesla, Facebook (Meta), Nvidia and Apple. We also delve into the latest edition of the HL Savings and Resilience Barometer for an inside look into the nation’s savings and investments. This podcast isn’t persona…

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ILT007 How Judith & Rosemary Construct & Manage Their Investment Portfolios | Part 7 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

In part seven of this investing eight-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard discuss how they construct a portfolio of stocks and how they manage them. Key topics covered: · What is portfolio construction and portfolio management? · What types of risks should investors think about when constructing a portfolio of stocks? · How do Judith…

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The gold rush: precious metals, mining and electric vehicles 32:09

3M ago32:09

32:09

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look into what’s driving metals prices up – looking at using gold and silver to hedge against inflation, lithium use in EVs, the metal recycling industry and copper’s part to play in the energy transition. We also look at how some of the biggest names in mining are faring, and the ESG (environmental, socia…

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IRT006 Investors Round Table Discusses the Investment Potential of Money Supermarket (MONY), Ramsdens (RFX), Polar Capital (POLAR), Ashmore (ASHM) and Premier Miton Group (PMI) 49:47

3M ago49:47

49:47

This time on The Investors Round Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss the latest news from Superdry (SDRY), Dr Martens (DOCS) and Tclark PLC (CTO) and the investment potential of Money Supermarket (MONY), Ramsdens (RFX), Polar Capital (POLR), Ashmore Group (ASHM) and Premier Miton Group (PMI). A healthy three-way debate about the sha…

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Wegovy, weight loss and pharmaceuticals: In sickness and in wealth 25:31

3M ago25:31

25:31

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at how the pharmaceutical sector is faring after a whirlwind few years. Exploring weight loss treatments, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, GSK, and falling healthy life expectancy, find out how all of this could affect your savings and investments. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what…

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ILT006 Memorable Meetings with Company Management & AGMs with Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 6 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

In part six of this investing eight-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard share the highs and lows of meetings with company management, red flags to look out for and their views on annual general meetings, more commonly known as AGM’s. Key topics covered: How important are AGMs in your analysis of companies - do either of you attend AG…

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The NatWest sale and privatisation - from British Gas to Royal Mail: What to tell Sid now 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, Susannah and Sarah dive deep into the NatWest share sale and Sophie Lund-Yates explores how past government privatisations stand now, touching on BT, British Gas and Royal Mail. Emma Wall also looks at why the UK market is an interesting region at the moment and what that might mean for your investments. This podcast isn’t personal…

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IRT005 Investors Round Table Discusses Next, Burberry, National World & Airea 48:19

4M ago48:19

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This time on The Investors Round Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss the latest news from Ariea (AIEA) and the investment potential of Next (NXT), Burberry (BRBY) and National World (NWOR). A healthy three-way debate about the shares they own, their portfolios, and the markets. Timestamps: 1:00 Round table discussing the latest news…

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The last chance to save tax: beating the pension and ISA deadline 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah talk all things tax year end and look at the reasons why many leave it to the last minute to make use of pension and ISA allowances. They also look at how this year's Spring Budget could impact your savings and investments - touching on British ISA, cuts to National Insurance and more. This podcast isn’t personal…

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Collective Defined Contribution schemes are going to save pensions 47:39

4M ago47:39

47:39

Adrian Boulding makes a compelling case, not just why CDC schemes are a good idea but also, crucially how they are actually going to happenBy the lang cat

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Banking on good news 30:17

4M ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah explore the financial sector and talk about the UK's biggest banks and building societies. Touching on interest rate cuts, the NatWest share sale and the impact of upcoming elections – find out how all of this could impact your savings and investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Having fun on Budget Day 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

Tom Selby and I unpick the political, fiscal and personal finance fun and games of the BudgetBy the lang cat

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ILT005 Our Best and Worst Performers with Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 5 32:54

5M ago32:54

32:54

In part five of this ever-growing eight-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard share the highs and lows of a fund manager's investments as they each break down the investments that performed better than expected and the investments that didn’t work out as they expected resulting in total loss of capital. Key topics covered: · Discussing…

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Bridging the financial guidance gap 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

In which Robert and Charlie from Money Guided talk about how to help people manage their money betterBy the lang cat

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A long-term savings commission 33:01

5M ago33:01

33:01

Andrew Tully from Nucleus on why we need a long-term savings commissionBy the lang cat

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IRT004 | Investors Round Table Discusses Hargreaves Lansdown, Plus500, Jet2 & Close Brothers 54:25

5M ago54:25

54:25

This time on The Investors Round Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss how they analyse company accounts, the latest news from Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) and the investment potential of Plus500 (PLUS), Jet2 (JET2) and Close Brothers (CBG). A healthy three-way debate about the shares they own, their portfolios, and the markets. Timestamp…

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Beyond "Deadly": Sin Stocks, ESG & Sustainable Investing 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah delve into the world of sin stocks, looking at oil companies, weapons manufacturers, Environmental Social and Governance and sustainable investing, as well as the pursuit of net zero. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so in…

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TFA006 Paul Johnson on Pensions, Ageing Population & Government Spending 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

In today’s episode director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson shares the true cost of running Britain. Paul explores taxes, pensions including auto-enrollment, the ageing population, and the future of the state pension. Paul is perhaps one the UK's known economists, a regular on BBC Radio 4, and writes a column for the Times Newspape…

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Riddle of the brands: Retail sales and brand power in a weakening luxury market 26:55

5M ago26:55

26:55

In this week's episode, Sarah and Susannah look at the weakening luxury market, a drop in retail sales growth and the impact of brand power. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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IRT003 | Investors Round Table Discusses Company Accounts, Supreme, H&T, Henry Boot, Airea & Much More 57:09

6M ago57:09

57:09

This time on The Investors Round Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss how they analyse company accounts, the latest news from Supreme (SUP) and the investment potential of H&T (HAT), Henry Boot (BOOT), Airea (AIEA) and much more. A healthy three-way debate about the shares they own, their portfolios, and the markets. Timestamps: 1:30…

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How we are juggling pensions, savings and investments: mind the resilience gaps 23:37

6M ago23:37

23:37

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah discuss the latest HL Savings & Resilience Barometer. We explore where life is getting tougher, how retirement resilience is falling, and reveal the golden rules of investing for those getting started. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fa…

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How do we fix pension transfers? 19:25

6M ago19:25

19:25

...in Which Dave Henderson of Penny https://pennypension.com and I offer a couple of suggestions for how to make pension transfers work betterBy the lang cat

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The Gregg McClymont episode 32:33

6M ago32:33

32:33

...in which Gregg talks to me about pension investments in infrastructure and politics from the viewpoint of an ex-shadow pensions minister.By the lang cat

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ILT004 Investor Psychology & Investing Through Recessions with Judith Mackenzie & Rosemary Banyard | Part 4 39:01

6M ago39:01

39:01

In part four of this now seven-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard discuss the importance of investor psychology, and investing through recessions, including how you can cultivate the mindset of a long term investor. Key topics covered: · The personality characteristics of someone who thinks and invests for the long term. · Investing…

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Scam Shockers: Investment and Pension Traps Exposed 32:21

6M ago32:21

32:21

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah talk about how you can protect yourself and family from investment and pension scams, and why cybersecurity is an ESG issue. We also look at what market opportunities scams can bring and which companies could be most at risk. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice…

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TFA005 Your Pension Money, Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House Speech, Stock Market News with Chris Boxall 23:16

6M ago23:16

23:16

Today’s episode is the start of a new podcast series discussing where your pension money is going starting with the recent proposals by Jeremy Hunt at the Mansion House speech. Should pension savers and private investors be concerned about this proposal to direct billions of pension money towards UK small caps and unlisted companies? What will it m…

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FYR075 | Ed Croft, Stock Picking, Stockopedia, Portfolio Management and Finding The Next Multibagger 38:25

7M ago38:25

38:25

Ed Croft is the co-founder and CEO of Stockopedia whose goal is to help private investors beat the market. Ed began his career with Goldman Sachs as a wealth manager before leaving to manage his family funds leading launch of Stockopedia in 2012. Key topics: · What is a multibagger. · What creates a multibagger. · How you can find companies with th…

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Investment outlook for 2024: navigating investments, pensions, savings, house prices and interest rates 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

In this episode, we examine what 2024 might bring for investments, pensions, savings, house prices and interest rates, and explore funds and shares to watch. All investments fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest. This is not personal advice. If you are unsure of a course of action for your circumstances, you shou…

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Advice Guidance Boundary Review... 57:29

7M ago57:29

57:29

The FCA's proposed solutions and consultation questions analysed with expert help from Nathan Long of Hargreaves Lansdown and Michael Lawrence of Bovill. You can also read Michael's thoughts here Advice Guidance Boundary Review puts transformative change on horizon - BovillBy the lang cat

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Buy-to-letdown: Unveiling the challenges and pension potential of buy-to-let and alternative income strategies 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

We explore the challenges for buy-to-let investors and tenants, whether it’s a sensible option for your pension, and an alternative way to invest for income. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The expert view on pension dashboards 50:48

7M ago50:48

50:48

Richard Smith gives the expert's view on where we're at with the development of pension dashboards, drawing on years of experience in the UK and fresh insights from across Europe.By the lang cat

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ILT003 How To Analyse Companies For Long Term Investing with Judith & Rosemary | Part Three 37:11

8M ago37:11

37:11

In part three of this six-part series, Judith Mackenzie and Rosemary Banyard share how they analyse companies for long term investing. How they go from a universe of thousands of companies to a few hundred and How they go from a few hundred companies to a small watch list. What they look for in a good company. How they analyze company accounts. The…

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Autumn Statement: Hunt for cuts 27:42

8M ago27:42

27:42

We examine the Autumn Statement changes, looking at ISAs, tax cuts, economic forecasts, pension changes, and the politics. We also revisit shares and funds we suggested as ones to watch, to see how they’re faring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How confident are we about retirement? 21:59

8M ago21:59

21:59

Andy Tully joins me to talk through the Nucleus research on retirement confidence; who's confident, who isn't and the factors that affect confidence. Clue: it's really important to have a plan...By the lang cat

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The Autumn Statement 31:07

8M ago31:07

31:07

Another big week for pensions policy, James Dowling helps me pick out the highlights.By the lang cat

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Investors Round Table Discussing Their Worst Investing Mistake & What They Learnt from It 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

This time on The Investors Round Table Maynard Paton, Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss a question from a listener asking what their worst investing mistake was, and what did they learn from it. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed the episode. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company …

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