Episode notes This week’s podcast is all about trading strategies. Allan’s thought for the week Markets reflect the world as it is, not how we want it to be. Nevertheless, remembering that fact can offer us investors with some opportunities.…
The power of alchemy
Episode notes In his first episode of 2026 Allan reviews a book on magic (of the economic and business kind), then moves on to look at why we don’t invest, what the Government is doing to try and encourage us…
Reminiscences of a stock operator
Episode notes This week, as a special Christmas treat, Allan reviews a classic investing novel, then looks at the real life investor on whom it is based. Allan’s thought for the week It’s a new investing year, not a new…
Is answering 3 questions really all it takes?
Episode notes In this week’s podcast Allan reviews an interesting book by Ken Fisher, shares an article on weight-loss drugs, and a podcast interview with a big pharma CEO. Allan’s thought for the week Amazing: I’m now an ice cream…
Economics and accounting, robots, and Mountain Warehouse
Episode notes This week’s podcast is an eclectic mix of stuff that might be of interest to the small investor. We have a book on accounting, an article on robotics, and a great business case study podcast. Allan’s thought for…
The world’s oldest asset
Episode notes This week Allan shares a couple of thoughts on the budget, but mainly focusses on the subject of land and property. Allan’s thought for the week Don’t be swayed by a good story. Book of the week This…
Paying homage to Warren Buffett
Episode notes At the age of 93 Warren Buffett is finally coming to the end of his long investing career. May we all find something that inspires us so much that we want to keep doing it until we are…
Buy and hold investing and portfolio management
Episode notes This week Allan discusses another classic book, an article on portfolio management, and a podcast on scotch whisky. Allan’s thought for the week Allan considers the difference between buy and hold investing and hands off investing. Book of…
Bubbles past and present
Episode notes This week Allan reviews a book, an article, and a podcast episode that each have something interesting to say about bubbles. Allan’s thought for the week Stock tips and ideas can be really useful, but it is important…
Superforecasting, and the LSE past and present
Episode notes In this week’s episode Allan shares a book on Superforecasting, an article on the Big Bang, and a podcast interview with a small business founder. Allan’s thought for the week Allan considers his failure to be a momentum…