logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
41m 49s

How to start investing: picking the righ...

Most
About this episode

Once you’ve decided to invest, you still need to pick which platform to use, and which fund to invest in from the many similar looking options. It can be very confusing - that’s what you’ve told us and we agree - so in this episode Damo explains to T how to do it. For Damo this has been 12-13 years in the making, finally getting T to take the plunge, open an ISA and pick a global index fund. Here’s how.

If you want to watch the video version of this episode you can find it on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Gu66rpxjLy4.


📈 Investment platforms we use:

Trading 212

Damo explains how to open and get the most from a Trading 212 account here: https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ

Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1.

https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM

 If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.


InvestEngine 

Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.

https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q


Vanguard

Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month

https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/


If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk.


✉️ Newsletter summary

If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe here: https://makingmoney.email/ep16


🎉Sponsors

Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney

Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link https://www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply. 

New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: https://tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc

--

If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk.

This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Up next
Jun 9
Is the global economy about to change forever?
What’s really going on with the global economy? Is the U.S. heading for a recession — and could the UK be among the worst hit? Anatole Kaletsky, Chief Economist at Gavekal and author of Capitalism 4.0, argues that both the U.S. and UK are stuck in outdated, pre-2008 economic thin ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2
Is there a 'right' way to invest?
What can history teach us about investing? Is there a right way? Russell Napier—financial historian, author of The Anatomy of the Bear, and founder of the Library of Mistakes—shares what centuries of market behavior reveal about asset allocation, financial repression, and why eve ... Show More
1h 12m
May 26
How do you fix inequality?
Living standards have stalled — you're worse off than 20 years ago. How do we fix it? David Willetts is a Conservative Member of the House of Lords and President of the Resolution Foundation, where he looks at intergenerational fairness, the theme of his book The Pinch. One of th ... Show More
1h 6m
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
The Recipe for Successful Stock & Option Investing
To be successful in investing, you just want to make sure you don’t make a few mistakes that most investors make. The biggest mistake is not knowing what you are doing when it comes to investing. It's like investing in stocks that you don’t understand because you’re afraid of FOM ... Show More
47 m
Apr 2024
How to Pick a Stock to Invest In
You’ve heard many guests on this show talk about all the different ideas regarding investing. Most of them are in two camps - either day trading or value investing. If you like the idea of living your life, maybe you’re a parent, or you work full-time or run a business and don’t ... Show More
42m 52s
May 2021
Expert Investor: Marcus Padley - Chickens don’t make money
Marcus is the founder of Marcus Today, a daily stock market newsletter, and runs an $80 million Australian equities fund. We’ve previously had Marcus on the podcast and his episode ‘No Bullshit Investing’ is one of our most popular. So we’ve got him back on the show for ‘No Bulls ... Show More
45m 59s
Jul 2023
The Best Investing Episode Yet: A Mid-Year Check-In with Amanda Holden
In this episode, we’re joined by Amanda Holden, aka Dumpster Doggy, creator of the investing course called Invested Development. Amanda shares the importance of understanding investing jargon, asset allocation, expense ratios, and index and active management differences. She also ... Show More
59m 28s
Dec 2021
How to Invest in Stocks: The New Way to Build Wealth
Learning how to invest in stocks requires one rule - that you throw out the old rules and learn the new way to build wealth. Our guest, Joe Percoco, and his business partner, Clay Gardner, were frustrated that millennials only had two options for investing: buying and selling sto ... Show More
44m 17s
Mar 2023
20+ Investing Lessons from One Of The Greatest Investors of All Time!
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're gonna talk about the 20 plus investing lessons from one of the greatest investors of all time. Join Our Newsletter here! Learn to Invest with Index Fund Pro! Our complete step-by-step guide to investing! https://mastermoney.c ... Show More
37m 20s
Mar 2024
Investing in the Stock Market Explained: A Guide For Beginners
#74: Brian Feroldi, financial educator, YouTuber and author of the bestselling book “Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?”, guides us through the essential parts of investing in the US stock market and the psychology behind investing. You’ll also learn: The definition of a stock Why ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2021
Why are the experts buying Costco & Home Depot?
Every quarter, investors large and small write client letters. Reading these can be an incredible source of information, so in today's episode, Bryce and Alec talk about two letters they've read recently. They've chosen one big investor (David Einhorn) and one small (Ensemble Fun ... Show More
45m 38s
Feb 2022
MI144: Investing in the Metaverse and Technology Trends w/ Beth Kindig
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 06:04 - Beth’s approach to investing in the Metaverse. 10:17 - How large the Metaverse market could potentially become over the coming years. 10:17 - The companies that Beth is most excited about in relation to the Metaverse and other technology tre ... Show More
56m 3s
Jul 2022
Why You Need to Invest Differently to Reach Financial Freedom
The world of investing has largely been monopolized by companies that offer an outdated way of investing. Most investment companies don’t offer community amongst members or any type of education to help you. Enter Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani, two 25-year-old phenoms who are also ... Show More
37m 50s