It can be challenging to begin investing if you are a novice to investing or simply want to know more. A recent study found searches for ‘how to start trading and investing’ have risen by 203%, suggesting that a large number of investors are choosing to invest themselves rather than paying annual fees to fund managers.
There are plenty of expert investment podcasts which can aid. Get Started Investing, for example, breaks down the barriers to understanding complex financial concepts by sharing accessible stories and simple jargon. The podcast also explores a range of topics, from ETFs and dollar-cost-averaging to brokerage options.
The Investing For Beginners podcast takes the same approach to help listeners understand the basics from a bird’s-eye perspective. The podcast provides information on trend following and value investing as well as dividend growth investing using simple words that are easy to comprehend.
It’s different from some of the other podcasts on this list since it covers a broader range of investment topics, including behavioural finance, macroeconomic trends and more. It manages, however to attention on the stock market and each episode features expert interviews and their trial-and method of success.
The Talking Charts Podcast is a excellent way to gain macroeconomic perspective. The podcast discusses the biggest news stories in the financial world each day, discussing their impact on the stock market and investments. The hosts build their own portfolios, talk about their successes and losses, and challenge each other to make market predictions. The short episodes are easy to fit into an already busy schedule.