This is Money Podcast

Could you become an Isa millionaire? Meet the man who did it in his 30s

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Oct 24, 2025
Discover the inspiring journey of Ollie Perry, who became an ISA millionaire at just 36. Learn how he achieved this milestone through high-risk investments like bitcoin and stocks, and understand the importance of studying investment fundamentals. Explore the balance between diversification and concentrated stock picks, and hear about trends in savings rates and the housing market. Plus, delve into the quirky rise of retro tech collectibles and why so many people are sitting on record amounts of cash.
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ANECDOTE

How A 36-Year-Old Hit Seven Figures

  • Ollie Perry became an ISA millionaire aged 36 after 11 years of investing and £206,000 of contributions.
  • He achieved ~20% annualised returns by maxing ISAs and picking individual stocks including bitcoin-related plays.
ADVICE

Learn Before You Invest

  • Do learn about investing before you start and research the companies or funds you're buying.
  • Use newspapers, books, podcasts and peer discussions to build knowledge before investing significant sums.
ADVICE

Max Out Your Stocks And Shares ISA

  • Do fully use your Stocks and Shares ISA allowance each year if you can, to maximise tax-free growth.
  • Expect this to be a major hurdle for many since most people do not use the full ISA allowance.
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