The Investment Cuddle

<p >This month the Cuddle looks at Bid offer spread, with a focus on how this works for retail investors. We also delve into the world of investment platforms and try to assess their spread breakdown.</p> <p > </p> <p...

<p >This month the Cuddle looks at Financial Education, with a little help from secondary school pupils in years 7, 9 and 11. They let us know their thoughts on the world of money and financial education.</p> <p > </p>...

<p >This month the Cuddle looks at Financial Education, outlining the UK Governments 2025 review, and how this links to the Financial Times Flic initiative.</p> <p > </p> <p >Music by https://audionautix.com</p> <p >...

<p >This month the Cuddle looks at its income portfolio, paying homage to the Helen Pridham portfolio, and we talk through how our fund has changed in the last 12 months ready for 2026.</p> <p > </p> <p >Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers what went on in the markets in 2025, looking at indexes and individual sectors. We talk through how our portfolio performed and review our best and worst performers and what to expect in...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers its Christmas Crackers, looking at the previous two years with the best winners and losers! We talk through how these Christmas cracker gifts have performed.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle looks at the FIRE movement. We talk through the different resources available to further understand Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) including a book review to inspire your...

<p>This month the Cuddle looks at the FIRE movement. We talk through the different flavours of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) including rules to live by through your journey.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle looks at an update on investment alternatives to Terry. We talk through more potential alternatives and how our previous funds have performed over the last three years.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle takes another look at the OEIC investment riddle, looking at investment alternatives to Terry. We talk through potential alternatives and how they have performed over the last five years and...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers its Christmas Crackers, looking at the different types of companies within our cuddle crackers. We talk through how last year’s Christmas cracker gifts performed and whether to keep or...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers income portfolios, looking at and paying homage to the Helen Pridham portfolio. We talk through how it is structured and how it has performed.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers dividends, looking at Asia. We talk through whether Asian companies good for dividends and options for longer-term dividend and capital growth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers dividends, looking at small companies. We talk through whether UK small companies are good for dividends and longer-term dividend and capital growth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by...

<p>This month the Cuddle covers dividends, looking at the UK market. We talk through whether the UK is good for stable dividends and longer-term dividend growth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music by https://audionautix.com</p> <p>...