The Finance Geeks Podcast

Episode 004: Unmasking the Mystery of Investment Risk

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Have you ever wondered what lurks behind the cryptic phrase "investment risk"? It might sound like a financial boogeyman, shrouded in mystery and ready to pounce on your hard-earned cash. But fear not, as today on The Finance Geeks, we're unmasking the mystery of investment risk.

We will be putting on our metaphorical trench coats and magnifying glasses, delving into the different types of risk lurking in the investment world. We'll shed light on how these risks can impact your portfolio, but more importantly, we'll equip you with the knowledge to become a risk-savvy investor, not a risk-averse one.

Join us as we unveil the true nature of investment risk, debunk the myths, and empower you to navigate the financial landscape with confidence.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

5:25 - Hot off the press
13:16 - The focal point: Risk – What does risk mean to you? What are the main risks when investing?
45:04 - Two Pennies Worth
48:38 - Quotes & Anecdotes

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Podcast Reference Links: 

 

UK Budget and rumours of NI Cut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68406450 

Public Finances

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn02812/

UK Govt Debt and deficit

https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/governmentpublicsectorandtaxes/publicspending/bulletins/ukgovernmentdebtanddeficitforeurostatmaast/september2023

UK National Debt 

https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/334/uk-economy/uk-national-debt/

Bitcoin Price Climbs

https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/bitcoin-rally-continues-price-climbs-above-60k-for-the-first-time-since-november-2021-432SI-3318744

SJP share price crash

https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/sjp-shares-crash-after-it-sets-aside-426m-for-advice-fee-refunds/a2437114 

Inflation figures 

https://www.economist.com/the-world-this-week/2024/02/15/business

Berkshire Hathaway report 

https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/ 

What is RISK? 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk

What is risk? Dictionary definition. 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk 

Systemic vs Systematic risk 

https://efinancemanagement.com/investment-decisions/systemic-vs-systematic-risk

Unsystematic risk/ Idiosyncratic risk 

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/unsystematicrisk.asp

Risk vs Volatility 

https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/investing/risk-vs-volatility-whats-the-difference/

5 commons myths about investment risk 

https://tandemfinancial.co.uk/tandem-thinking/investment-risk-5-common-myths-and-misconceptions/

Dashlane (App)

https://www.dashlane.com/

HMRC App

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app

The Gentlemen (TV Series)

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81437051

The Stranger

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81001209 

Dumb Money

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dumb-Money-Paul-Dano/dp/B0CLVTHKMM 

Mark Zuckerberg quote on risk 

https://twitter.com/HRquote/status/907109359133630465/photo/1

Warren Buffet quote on risk 

https://www.azquotes.com/quotes/topics/risk-management.html

Maharishi quote 

https://thomknoles.com/podcast/knowledge-structured-consciousness/

Warren Buffett quotes 

https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0511/the-top-17-investing-quotes-of-all-time.aspx 
 

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