It can be challenging to start investing if you are a novice or just want to learn more. Recent research has revealed that searches on ‘how-to-start trading’ have increased 203%. This indicates that many people are interested in self investing instead of paying annual fees to fund managers.
There are numerous expert investment podcasts available. Get Started Investing, for example, deconstructs the obstacles of complex financial concepts by sharing familiar stories and simplified jargon. The podcast also explores a range of topics, from ETFs and dollar-cost-averaging to brokerage options.
The Investing for Beginners podcast follows similar stance, assisting listeners understand the basics of the market from a bird’s-eye view. The podcast uses simple, easy to understand language to explain trends following, dividend growth investing, and value investing.
It’s distinct from the other podcasts in this list in that it covers a wider array of investment topics including macroeconomic trends, behavioural finance and more. However, it manages to keep its focus on stocks and each episode features interviews with experts in their fields and their tried-and-tested methods for success.
The Talking Charts Podcast is a excellent way to gain macroeconomic perspectives. The podcast discusses the biggest news stories in the financial world each day, and discusses the impact they have on investments in the stock market. The hosts are constantly building their own portfolios, talk about their experiences, both winning and losing, and challenge each other to make predictions on the market. The short episodes make it easy to fit into an already busy schedule.