

Ep. 2679 The Lazy Man's Portfolio for a Mad World, with Dominic Frisby
6 snips Aug 9, 2025
Dominic Frisby, an author and financial commentator known for his engaging style, discusses a practical investment portfolio you can set and forget. He critiques taxation impacts on the UK housing market and shares insights on the dangers of past Bitcoin sales. While highlighting the limitations of financial reforms, his anecdotes about theatrical mishaps add humor. Frisby also emphasizes the benefits of passive investment strategies and reflects on the positive aspects of turning 50, blending personal growth with investment wisdom.
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Stamp Duty Immobilized The Housing Market
- Dominic Frisby warns high stamp duty crushed housing turnover and economic knock-on effects.
- He says the tax has immobilized Britain by driving out transactions and small-business activity.
Don't Sell The National Bitcoin Reserve
- Dominic Frisby urges the UK not to sell its confiscated Bitcoin as a short-term budget fix.
- He warns selling would squander a strategic national asset and create a lasting political liability.
Touching Gold Feels Like Eternity
- Dominic Frisby notes gold's indestructibility and cosmic origin make it uniquely enduring.
- He says touching gold links you to material older than the Earth, a profound thought.