On The Money

In our latest episode host Kyle Caldwell, deputy editor of Money Observer, examines topics including the Woodford payouts and Nick Train with guests Tom Becket, chief investment officer of Punter Southall Wealth, and Tom Bailey, staff writer at Money Observer. The podcast also tackles a reader’s question on the coronavirus, while interactive investor’s Teodor Dilov names his fund of the week. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

In our latest Funds Fan podcast, host Faith Glasgow, editor of Money Observer, is joined by Money Observer deputy editor Kyle Caldwell, Moneywise editor Rachel Rickard Straus and Liberty Godfrey, funds analyst at interactive investor. The team discuss Terry Smith’s views on Neil Woodford, solve an investor dilemma and consider the appeal of a range of model portfolios, among other things. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Richard Hunter, ii’s head of markets, talks to ex-fund manager and former Pink Floyd sound engineer Tim Steer about his best-selling book The Signs Were There. Find out the only number you can trust, and the first thing to read in company results. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

In our inaugural Funds Fan podcast, host Kyle Caldwell, deputy editor of Money Observer, is joined by Money Observer editor Faith Glasgow and Dzmitry Lipski, head of funds research at interactive investor. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

In a podcast for interactive investor, recorded on 22 November, Karl Turner, head of business development at data site cryptocompare discusses fake trading volumes, crypto regulation in the light of US Congressman Brad Sherman’s view that “bitcoin is worse than 9/11”, stablecoins and the platform’s future data coverage plans in areas such as derivatives and bitcoin lending. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Danny Masters, chairman of crypto exchange trade product provider CoinShares talks to Gary McFarlane about the company’s new gold product, the FCA’s proposed ban on ETNs, the stalled Libra launch, China’s state digital currency and where the bitcoin price is heading. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

UK-based Electroneum (ETN) crypto platform is targeting the unbanked of the developing world with its “green and socially responsible” blockchain, as it signs mobile top-up deals with telcos in Brazil and Turkey after a successful ecommerce pilot in South Africa. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

interactive investor cryptocurrency analyst Gary McFarlane spoke to Hakim Mamoni, chief technical officer, and Suren Ravindra, chief product strategy officer of crypto start-up Knabu, about its newly-launched business-to-business ‘smart deposit box’ self-custody solution to mitigate the risks associated with storing crypto assets. Gary also quizzed the Knabu team about the clearing bank they are building, aimed at crypto businesses shut out by banking’s established players. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Our sister magazine Money Observer magazine is celebrating its 40th birthday this month. Richard Hunter, Head of Markets at interactive investor, talks to Editor Faith Glasgow, and Deputy Editor Kyle Caldwell, about how things have changed in the investment landscape over the decades, the highlights of the special anniversary issue, and predictions for the future on subjects ranging from investment trends to the state pension. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Fund manager Ben Rogoff, of Polar Capital Technology Trust, talks to ii's Head of Equity Strategy Lee Wild about the trust’s outperformance, tech firms, and investment regrets and successes. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

What is an investment trust bargain? Kyle Caldwell, deputy editor at Money Observer, explains how to spot one and whether a discount represents a “true” bargain, while Rebecca O’ Keeffe, interactive investor’s head of investment, discusses whether it’s wise to stick to only what you know when investing. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Richard Hunter, Head of Markets at interactive investor, discusses 'home bias' and why investors should consider investing in international shares, while investment expert Rebecca O’Keeffe explains why not taking enough risk could be as detrimental to your financial future as taking too much. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Foreign markets will involve different risks from the UK markets. In some cases the risks will be greater. The value of international investments may be affected by currency fluctuations which might reduce their value in sterling. We may receive two elements of commission in relation to international dealing - Trading Commission and our FX Charge. Please see our Rate Card for full details of the relevant costs.

Gary McFarlane, interactive investor’s award-winning analyst, talks us through cryptocurrency, from blockchain to Facebook’s Libra project. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Rebecca O’Keeffe, Head of Investment at ii, on why investing one hour of your time investigating how much you pay in fees could save you thousands in the long run, and Moira O'Neill, Head of Personal Finance at ii, on the dos and don’ts of investing for children. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Rebecca O’Keeffe, Head of Investment at ii, explains how you can get your hands on free money, while Lee Wild, our Head of Equity Strategy, considers all the things investors should weigh up when selecting shares. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Kyle Caldwell, deputy editor of Money Observer, brings you the latest fund news, including an update on Neil Woodford’s suspended flagship fund, while ii analyst Dzmitry Lipski introduces ii’s Super 60 funds list and gives a quarterly performance review. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Lee Wild, ii’s Head of Equity Strategy, reviews the performance so far of this year’s six speculative share tips – three income stocks and three growth plays. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. AIM stocks tend to be volatile high risk/high reward investments and are intended for people with an appropriate degree of equity trading knowledge and experience. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Why don’t women invest? What benefits does regular investing have? Why consider a stocks and shares ISA? Moira O’Neill, head of personal finance at interactive investor, hosts a podcast where three female investors, Faith Glasgow, editor of Money Observer, Rachel Rickard Straus, editor of Moneywise, and Jemma Jackson, head of PR at interactive investor, offer expert answers to these questions. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

AIM was launched in 1995, has a combined market capitalisation of more than £70 billion, and is home to success stories, including ASOS and Domino’s Pizza. While AIM shares promise big returns and may have inheritance tax benefits, ii experts Lee Wild and Richard Hunter discuss the market, and explain how investors can limit risk. AIM stocks tend to be volatile high risk/high reward investments and are intended for people with an appropriate degree of equity trading knowledge and experience. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Moira O' Neill, Lee Wild and Richard Hunter kick off ii’s inaugural podcast by focusing on funds and dividends. Moira O' Neill explains what a fund is, how to start building an investment portfolio, and how ii's Super 60 funds list could help you get started(https://www.ii.co.uk/ii-super-60). Lee Wild, head of equity strategy, discusses dividend strategies, the income stocks that investors flock to, and what level of income they should look to generate from their shares portfolio. This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.