

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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Jun 12, 2025 • 50min
141 - An opportunity that's now 36% cheaper in 2025
Listeners dive into the price fluctuations of Judges Scientific PLC, uncovering investment risks and opportunities. A new training initiative aims to enhance stock analysis skills among investment club members, fostering community engagement. The importance of manual financial analysis is underscored, alongside insights on navigating stock valuation and the benefits of productive investments over gold. A financial snapshot of UK companies covers updates on Bellway PLC, Whiz Air PLC, and the impact of a cyber attack on Marks and Spencer.

Jun 5, 2025 • 44min
140 - Up 94% in the last year, does this recovery stock have further to go?
In Episode 140 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:38) Supporting The Podcast (03:15) An Update on The Discord Group (08:25) Messages from our Listeners (15:18) UK Stocks Latest News, HVO, PNN, QQ., WIZZ, BATS & GLE (23:22) Danny DeVito on Value Investing (26:13) Becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA Millionaire (31:25) Analysis of International Consolidated Airlines Group [LSE: IAG] The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire. Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience. From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions. The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time. All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions. New episodes are released EVERY Thursday! Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

May 29, 2025 • 54min
139 - Will This £5 Stock Top Our Leaderboard?
In Episode 139 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:34) Messages from our Listeners (06:55) UK Stocks Latest News, KGF, AJB, PETS, FDEV, BLND (12:20) Patience by Phillip Carrett (14:23) Warpaint London plc Analysis [LSE: W7L] (45:21) IPO's, What Are They? Should You Invest? Drop us a COMMENT here 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 4000 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

May 21, 2025 • 51min
138 - A Cheap UK Stock at £1.65, But Will It Grow? - Halfords plc [LSE: HFD]
In Episode 138 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:37) Your Messages (04:38) Stocks & Shares ISA Update (09:42) UK Stocks Update (VOD, GRG, MKS, DGE) (16:39) Halfords plc Analysis [LSE: HFD] (41:08) Halfords plc Price Analysis (47:29) Halfords plc Score (49:30) Show Leaderboard Update JOIN THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL:- https://www.youtube.com/@chrischillingworth 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 4000 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

May 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
137 - Qinetiq Stock QQ - Buy Now or Wait?
In Episode 137 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (03:04) UK Events Roundup (08:50) UK Stocks Latest News, BYIT, LIKE, ANG, MARS, TET, WIX (15:30) UK Market Update (19:00) Stocks & Shares ISA Update (24:40) Qinetiq plc Analysis [LSE: QQ.] (56:52) Investing Lump Sums vs Drip Feeding JOIN THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL:- https://www.youtube.com/@chrischillingworth 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 4000 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

May 8, 2025 • 59min
136 - Reckitt Benckiser plc & Reasons to Invest in a Stock
In Episode 136 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (01:14) UK Market Roundup (09:05) How My Stocks & Shares ISA performed this week (21:59) Peter Lynch on The Importance of Company Financial Results (22:24) UK FTSE 100 Deep Dive: Reckitt Benckiser plc (47:00) Reasons to Invest in a Business JOIN THE DISCORD CHAT ROOM:- CLICK HERE TO JOIN US! 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 4000 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

May 1, 2025 • 55min
135 - A company that injects people with diseases
In Episode 135 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- (00:00) Show Start (02:30) UK Market Roundup (09:20) How My Stocks & Shares ISA performed this week (24:20) Munger on the First £100k (24:47) UK Small Cap Deep Dive: hVIVO plc (39:52) Zero Commission Broker Fees (48:15) Investing Magazine JOIN THE DISCORD CHAT ROOM:- CLICK HERE TO JOIN US! 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 4000 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

Apr 24, 2025 • 60min
134 - Why You Won't Make Money Daytrading
In Episode 134 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- This week, amongst other topics, Chris discusses how he ended up getting involved in financial analysis and what about it appeals to him. The shows ends up being a love letter to stock ownership and offers some unique insight into how he believes most investors should be viewing the companies they invest into. The episode covers topics on personal wealth growth as well as the pitfalls and experiences of daytrading stocks. JOIN THE DISCORD CHAT ROOM:- CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHAT! 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 4000 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

Apr 17, 2025 • 20min
133 - I asked GROK AI how to get rich during the downturn
In Episode 133 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- As I spend some quality time with my children this easter holiday I asked GROK AI what should long-term investors do to maximise their returns during a bear market. I found the response so interesting I decided to turn it into a podcast episode. Join me this week as both myself and GROK walk you through 50 years of historical data analysis and hear what advice it gives to long term investors. JOIN THE DISCORD CHAT ROOM:- CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHAT! 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 4000 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

Apr 10, 2025 • 56min
132 - Trump says "don't sell" and I agree with him
In Episode 132 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:- This week, I take the opportunity to explain why I believe that this market decline could well turn out to be the best opportunity for you and I to make great returns for the next decade. I also take the time to update on my portfolio for March 2025. JOIN THE DISCORD CHAT ROOM:- CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHAT! 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 4000 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


