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
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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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