The Personal Investor

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100

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Nov 2026

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About the show

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics. With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. “Excellent market insights” ★★★★★ “Clear analysis” ★★★★★ Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

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November 11, 202619 min

Nvidia drama and mid-terms shock - is the AI trade unwinding?

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to hold our hand after a rocky few days in the markets. Is the AI trade over after the US mid-term elections - and will the drama at Nvidia spill over to the wider AI sector? Tom’s here to tell us, and to explain how to add some protections to your portfolio for the period ahead. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 9, 20268 min

Market news today - where next for AI?

This week in the markets: markets stabilise after last week’s AI rout, but investors remain on edge about contagion to non-tech sectors; inflation and interest rates are in focus after stronger than expected jobs data; all against a political backdrop turned on its head by last week’s mid-terms. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 5, 202615 min

ISA revamp! How tax-free saving and investing is changing

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to talk ISAs following a raft of announcements about how the tax-efficient savings account will change in the future. What’s changing, and how can you make the most of a revamped ISA roster. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 20269 min

Market news today - correction or rotation?

This week in the markets: correction or rotation? Volatility in the tech sector has so far not translated into a broader based market fall. But it sets up a nervous backdrop to a crucial week in the US as mid-term elections give Americans their first opportunity to pass judgment on Donald Trump’s second term. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 202626 min

Reaction: How will the Budget 2026 affect your finances?

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to run the rule over the Budget - the annual financial statement from the government that was delivered this week. There’s news on ISAs and tax on income from savings and property - how will the measures announced impact you? Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 202618 min

Does a pension make sense if you pay inheritance tax on it?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo helps us examine whether pensions are still the best home for your money if you expect that money to be passed on to your children. Upcoming changes mean inheritance tax could be charged on unspent pension money you pass on - we’ve got the numbers to show the impact it will have. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 26, 20267 min

Market news today - busy week for nervous investors

This week in the markets: in a very busy week for market watchers, the oil price, inflation, interest rate decisions, a torrent of key earnings announcements and the UK’s autumn Budget will vie for investors’ attention. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 21, 202659 min

The 6 pillars of an EPIC retirement

Today on the show - we welcome Bec Wilson to the pod. Bec is an author and podcaster who is behind the hugely popular Epic Retirement Club on Facebook. She’s here to share the six principles you need to build your own epic retirement. Ed Monk is joined by Bec Wilson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 19, 20264 min

Market news today - earnings season heats up

This week in markets: after a bumpy few days for equities, earnings season could restore investor confidence. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 15, 202615 min

‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to walk us through the government’s proposed change to how the State Pension will rise in the future. Is this really still a triple lock? And why are so many misunderstanding the reform? That’s our focus today. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.