Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us to answer that question. Ed Monk is joined by Holly Mead 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us to answer that question. Ed Monk is joined by Holly Mead 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.

Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us to answer that question. Ed Monk is joined by Holly Mead 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do

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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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.

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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
“Excellent market insights” ★★★★★
“Clear analysis” ★★★★★
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

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