

Diary of a UK Stock Investor
Chris Chillingworth
Can you turn £4k into £1,024,867 over 23 years by investing in UK stocks? This is precisely what stock analyst Chris Chillingworth is attempting to achieve. Join him for the highs and the lows of UK stock investing as he documents his process each month.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
166 - How to Compound Faster Than Any Stock
In this episode, the host shares insights on treating personal finances like a business, using financial statements to track progress. He emphasizes the importance of self-teaching in financial literacy and the value of genuine interest in accelerating learning. Reflecting on childhood motivation, he discusses the significance of controlling expenses to build wealth. The host also covers strategies for surplus cash allocation and highlights the advantages of reinvesting profits for compounding growth, inspired by Berkshire Hathaway's model.

Nov 27, 2025 • 56min
165 - What These Great Stocks All Have In Common
In Episode 165 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:40) Messages from Listeners (09:04) A Brief Roundup Of UK Stock News @EZJ | @GAW | @JD | @DOC | @SGE (19:07) Peter Lynch on Company Earnings & Share Prices (19:34) What These Great Stocks All Have In Common Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Nov 20, 2025 • 41min
164 - Confessions of a Barber
In this weeks Episode, Chris shares a conversation with his barber about getting started investing. Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h
163 - Let's Analyse Some Stocks
The host celebrates a new milestone in their investing journey. They delve into JD Wetherspoon's challenges, including sluggish sales and mounting debt. Next, Clarkson plc shines with robust revenue and zero debt, showcasing a strong reinvestment strategy. Finally, Duolingo's rapid growth is highlighted, but its high valuation raises eyebrows. This episode offers insightful stock analyses and a glimpse into a long-term investment philosophy.

Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
162 - How I Went From Investing £200 a month to £1666 a month
In Episode 162 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (02:45) The Role of Perspective When Investing (09:10) Doing The Small Things Right (14:50) The Main Rule to Building Personal Wealth (26:42) Find Stocks That Do These Things (35:00) Analysis of Softcat plc Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Oct 30, 2025 • 60min
161 - Legacy, IPO's, Stop Losses & Coca Cola
The discussion kicks off with insights on teaching children about financial futures, emphasizing early investment awareness. Stop losses are scrutinized, with a focus on understanding business fundamentals instead of just price movements. The risks of investing in IPOs are detailed, and recent UK stock news is recapped. Multi-bagger stocks are analyzed, showcasing how certain metrics indicate future success. A retrospective look at Coca-Cola's past reveals impressive growth potential, enhancing investment strategies.

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
160 - How to Find 10x - 100x Multibagger Stocks
In Episode 160 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:37) A Roundup Of UK & US Stock News from BOOM, VLX, WTB, TPK, PSON, BNZL & PM (12:36) Peter Lynch on Finding Growth Stocks (16:00) How to Find Multibagger Stocks Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Oct 16, 2025 • 59min
159 - This Airline Stock's Financials Surprised Me
In Episode 159 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:48) Analysing Every Single UK Stock (09:24) Messages From Our Listeners (15:00) A Roundup Of UK & US Stock News from MARS, BNZL, SSP, TSTL, BYG, BOWL & BWY (29:50) Buffet on Valuing Stocks (31:00) Sharing Some Stock Analysis This Week Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
158 - Comparing UK Defence Stocks
In Episode 158 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:36) Messages From Our Listeners (04:04) SIPPS - Self Invested Pension Plans (05:26) Penny Stocks (20:18) A Roundup Of UK & US Stock News from AMD, BRK, TSCO, B&M, JDW, AML (29:36) John Bogle on Investing for the Long Term (31:27) Comparison Analysis of UK Defence Stocks Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
157 - Portfolio Update & Investing in US Stocks
In Episode 157 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:32) Messages From Our Listeners (04:04) Pete's Question About Junior ISA Maturity (14:30) A Roundup Of UK & US Stock News from BAG, DFS, HLMA, CARD, EA, COST & SBUX (23:50) Joel Greenblatt on How He Values Stocks (26:40) A Transistion Towards More US Opportunities (47:30) Portfolio Updates for August & September 2025 Drop us a COMMENT on Spotify or Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 7000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 18% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Nov 2024. Email Chris at the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com Checkout the website https://chrischillingworth.com


