Investing podcasts

• Investing Insights from Morningstar

Global investment research firm Morningstar releases a new episode of Investment Insights weekly, including investing tips and fund manager interviews. Recent episodes have tackled inflation and interest rates, bear markets, and tech shares. You can subscribe here and listen free on all major platforms.

• Economy Watch

Experts at interest.co.nz are behind Economy Watch, a podcast bringing listeners the latest New Zealand and global economic news. Episodes are bite-sized – with most being less than 5 minutes long – making it a perfect option if you don’t have much time, but still want to get a rundown of all that’s happening. Listen to Economy Watch here.

• We Study Billionaires

Like to learn investment strategies from successful investors? We Study Billionaires is one of the world’s most followed investing podcasts, featuring interviews and actionable ideas for investors of all levels. You can find it here.

• Motley Fool Money

On Motley Fool Money, analysts get together to talk about the latest business and investing news, and translate those stories into learning experiences. New episodes come up every day, so you can make this podcast part of your daily commute or morning routine. Listen to Motley Fool Money here.

• Focused Compounding

If you’re looking for a deep dive into timeless investing concepts and ideas, Focused Compounding may be for you. The two co-hosts, Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon, have a mentor-mentee relationship that makes the whole thing more entertaining. New episodes are sporadically released, but you can access all past episodes here.

• Girls that Invest

Another New Zealand-born podcast, Girls that Invest is the brainchild of lifelong best friends Simran Kaur and Sonya Gupthan, and currently one of the top investing podcasts in the world. In each episode, they break down the world of investing and growing wealth, taking out the jargon. You can find Girls that Invest on Spotify.

• Millennial Investing

Specifically for younger investors aged between 18 and 40 years old, Millennial Investing features compelling interviews to successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors.  And with well over 200 episodes available, there’s something for everyone to learn about. You can listen to Millennial Investing here.

Investing books

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

It might have been published in 1949, but many still consider The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham as the best book about value investing, and one of the most influential books on investing in general. ‘Value investing’, for those who haven’t heard of it, is a strategy that targets undervalued shares of companies that have the capability to perform well in the future. In this book, Graham explains the importance of determining value, focusing on the long term, and not participating in short-term market booms and busts.

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

A fast-paced, engaging read, The Psychology of Money by behavioural finance expert Morgan Housel explores the complex relationship that we have with money, using personal stories and real-life examples. It can be a great read for those who want to get a better understanding of their money-related biases, and ultimately make well-informed decisions.

• The Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman

US billionaire investor Seth Klarman shares detailed insights into how to minimise investment risk and maximise returns, including key principles that everyone can apply. The Margin of Safety was originally published in 1991, but it’s still as relevant as the first day it hit the shelves.

• Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip A. Fisher

Another classic, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits is a 1958 book about how to be successful when investing in shares for the long run. There are quite a few jewels to be found in its pages – not surprising given Fisher’s reputation as one of the most influential investors in the history of the share market.

• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle

Lastly, a ‘little book’ on index funds. Vanguard Group founder John C. Bogle shares his tips on how to make index fund investing work for your needs and goals. The overarching message is: buy and hold for the long term, at a very low cost, a mutual fund that tracks a broad share market index. But of course, there’s a lot more to be learned from this book. New chapters have been added since the first edition, expanding on the principles of asset allocation and retirement investing.

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