Ramin Nakisa

Explore the significance of bonds in long-term financial planning, including their role in workplace pensions. Learn about bond issuance, interest rates, credit ratings, and strategies for including bonds in an investment portfolio. Understand the uncertainties and risks of bond funds compared to individual bonds, focusing on interest rate sensitivity and income variability. Delve into the economic repercussions of government debt policies and the impact on pension funds, mortgages, and the national economy. Discover unique central bank policies and demographic challenges in Japan, alongside the role of municipal bonds in funding local services and infrastructure projects.

Ramin Nakisa, host of Pensioncraft and an expert in finance, dives into the allure and complexity of investing in gold. He discusses its recent price highs, the emotional significance of personal gold items, and the challenges posed by rising interest rates. The conversation also covers the geopolitical factors influencing gold investment and the potential risks of viewing it as an inflation hedge. With insights on asset allocation and the evolution of mining technology, Ramin highlights gold's critical role in retirement portfolios and the ongoing dynamics of the investment landscape.

Everyone talks about diversification, but how diverse do you really need to be? Can you just invest in one fund? Ramin Nakisa is personal finance YouTube royalty in the UK. He walks us through some of the major assets classes and their pros and cons - but also why one investment might just be enough for you to beat most professional investors, forever. This episode was recorded in July 2023 so some information may have changed since then.  🤝 Want help navigating big financial decisions from our advisers? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors National Franchise Exhibition - get free tickets: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/franchise-exhibition⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ 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. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 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 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.