Diary of a UK Stock Investor

Can you turn £4k into £1,024,867 over 23 years by investing in UK stocks? This is precisely what stock analyst Chris Chillingworth is attempting to achieve. Join him for the highs and the lows of UK stock investing as he documents his process each month.

Diary of a UK Stock Investor is a business podcast hosted by Chris Chillingworth, with 201 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Chillingworth hosts Diary of a UK Stock Investor, a business show with 201 episodes published.

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  Episode #205

  205 - Your Company Made a Profit. So Where Did the Money Go?

  Sep 9, 202645 min

  In Episode 205 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:00) My Investment Diary (14:17) Your Company Made a Profit. So Where Did the Money Go? (22:38) Where Did Greggs Profit Go? (35:27) Buffett on Buying Businesses (36:25) Learning From The Legends (43:15) Letters from Listeners A company reports £122 million in profit, but does that mean £122 million actually ended up in the bank? Using Greggs as a real-world example, I explore why profit doesn't always tell the whole story, why cash flow matters, and why understanding where a company's money goes can tell us far more about the business we actually own. GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

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  Episode #204

  204 - Do You Actually Know What You Own?

  Sep 2, 202645 min

  In Episode 204 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start Do you really understand the businesses sitting inside your portfolio? This week, I use Games Workshop to explore why knowing how a company makes money, what makes it successful and what could go wrong matters far more than simply watching its share price. GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

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  Episode #203

  203 - 200 Episodes Later, I Was Wrong About Investing

  Aug 26, 202639 min

  In Episode 203 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start After more than 200 episodes analysing stocks and investing my own money, some of my biggest beliefs about investing have changed. This week, I'm sharing six lessons I wish I'd understood sooner, and why becoming a better investor might have less to do with finding the next great stock than you think. GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

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  Episode #202

  202 - A Closer Look At Unilever

  Aug 19, 202648 min

  In Episode 202 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start This week Chris digs deeper into Unilever's jump in EPS in 2025 and assesses the investment case for the stock. GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

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  Episode #201

  201 - A no brainer stock for other businesses

  Aug 12, 202641 min

  In Episode 201 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start This week Chris explores a stock that accounts for 1% of it's customers cost base, but yet significantly reduces the other 99%. GET INVOLVED! Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

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