The Sloth Investor

In episode 33 of the Sloth Investor Podcast, I discuss the release of my personal finance book 'The Sloth Investor' with my podcast partner Jay. The episode was recorded on June 28th, the publication date of my book. Written with the goal of 'Simplifying Investing For All', the book provides an evidence-based framework for those looking to increase their wealth in a simple, yet pow...

J L Collins has been a key influence on the Sloth Investor's approach to investing. During this interview J L shares insights from 'Pathfinders', his most recent book. In addition, we also inquire into key themes from 'The Simple Path to Wealth', one of J L Collins previous books, which is a seminal text for beginner investors. What was your favourite part of the interview? Let...

Brought up by a single mother and grammar school-educated, Joe Seddon found himself with £200 left over from his student loan. He was confronted with a choice. Spend the money on a night out with friends in Leeds or put it to better use by investing it wisely. His choice of the latter decision has had a compound effect on the lives of thousands of other students. This is the story of how Joe's...

In episode 30 of the Sloth Investor podcast my co-host Jay and I interview Jamie Gordon. Jamie is a writer for ETF stream. ETF Stream is the leading media brand for everything ETF-related in Europe. Jamie started at ETF Stream as a reporter in January 2021. Previously, he was a senior journalist at the UK Investor Magazine, Investment Observer, UK Startup Magazine and UK Property Journal.

In episode 29 of the Sloth Investor podcast my co-host Jay and I discuss the 5 bedrock principles of a 'Sloth Investor'. These are: Simplicity Low Fees Owning the World Time Headstrong If you're keen to listen to a more in depth discussion of each of the 5 bedrock principles, then you may want to listen to episodes 1-5 of the podcast, in which Jay (my co-host) and I discuss each in tur...

In episode 28 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we interview Andrew Hallam, author of the books 'Millionaire Teacher', 'Millionaire Expat' and 'Balance'. One of the highlights of the conversation for Mr. Sloth was when Andrew recounts his experience of meeting Warren Buffett and another of Mr. Buffett's VERY famous friends. Watch my video summary of Andrew's book '...

In episode 27 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we interview Eric Balchunas, author of the book 'The Bogle Effect' and a senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg. 'The Bogle Effect' explores how Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, saved countless investors trillions of dollars over a period of almost fifty years. Eric himself interviewed Jack Bogle on several occasions and during the podcast...

In episode 26 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we are joined by Nikki Dunn. Nikki is an advocate for women in finance & financial literacy. Furthermore, Nikki is the founder of the 'She Talks Finance' channel on Youtube, is a CFP (Chartered Financial Planner) and is a co-host of the 'We Talk Money' podcast. Social Media Channels for Nikki: Youtube:    / shetalksfinance   Twitter:...

The key reason for this announcement is to inform you that the podcast will now be transitioning to Youtube. The chief reason for transitioning to Youtube is that the video format will enable me to provide a broader, more accessible range of content for all of my fellow Sloth Investors. Therefore, in addition to the Sloth Investor podcast, my Youtube channel will eventually provide a range of othe...

Brian Feroldi is a financial educator, YouTuber, speaker, writer, and now the author of an engaging, insightful investing book entitled ‘ Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? ’. Here are some highlights from this fascinating discussion with Brian: The origins of Wall Street, the Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Brian's first exposure to the Dow Jones as a golf caddy in high school His bigges...

Mr. Sloth and Jay return after an extended summer break from the podcast.  In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on a fascinating article from Derek Thompson entitled ' All the Personal-Finance Books are Wrong '.  Later on, in the episode, we discuss the significance of delayed gratification. We round off the show by providing more information about Mr. Sloth's new quarterly free book...

After an extended summer hiatus, the Sloth Investor podcast returns with an interview between Mr. Sloth and Rob Phelan, author of 'M is for Money', a fantastic children's financial literacy book. This was an enjoyable discussion that explores the importance of embedding financial vocabulary from a young age. Here is the official website for the book. Would you like to win a free copy of Rob's book...

INTERMISSION The purpose of this brief audio clip is to inform you that Jay and I will be taking a break from the podcast for the summer as we will be travelling home to see family and friends in our home countries. Due to the strict Covid related restrictions that have been in place here in Hong Kong within the last few years, it’s the first opportunity that we’ve both had in a considerable amoun...

Okay listeners, by now you know that Mr. Sloth possesses a certain vocabulary when it comes to investing. These words play a key role in the way that I think about the realm of investment.  In the second edition of this particular mini-series, we continue to dive into Mr. Sloth's investing dictionary by exploring the letters E-I. Intermittently, we'll touch upon the remaining letters that comprise...

Once upon a time on Wall Street there lived a humble, cinephilic sloth that couldn't help but naturally discover endless connections between the realm of investing and the world of cinema. During 'Lights, Camera, Inaction' you'll hear my co-host Jay and I explore a number of links between the world of investing and the star-studded lights of the silver screen and we'll also discuss several of our...

Regular listeners of the Sloth Investor podcast will know that Mr. Sloth's investment philosophy is a compound creation of everything that he's read, listened to, viewed, discussed, and experienced about investing. In particular, though, there are several key individuals that have played a pivotal role in the formation of my 5 bedrock principles. For example, Warren Buffett and the late Jack Bogle...

The Sloth Investor possesses a certain vocabulary when it comes to investing. These are words that play a decisive role in the way that I think about the realm of investment. In episode 19 we begin to explore Mr. Sloth's investing dictionary by diving into the letters A-D.  Intermittently, in future episodes, we'll touch upon the remaining letters that comprise Mr. Sloth's investing dictionar...

In episode 18 we discuss the concept of optimism and why it's so important for investors to possess this quality. We also christen the term 'daymare'.  Jay (my co-host) and I hope you enjoy our first podcast episode of 2022. Mr. Sloth Twitter: https://twitter.com/sloth_investor Substack: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/

In episode 16 we turn our attention to a book that has been written by Morgan Housel, Mr. Sloth's favourite investment writer. During the episode, we explore a selection of key takeaways from the book. The 'Psychology of Money' has sold over 1 million copies and this is a testament to the lucid style of Housel's writing. Here's a link to the book. Jay (my co-host) and I hope you enjoy this podcast...

Regular listeners of the Sloth Investor podcast will know that Mr. Sloth's investing philosophy is a compound creation of everything that he's read, listened to, discussed, and experienced about investing.  In particular, though, there are several key individuals that have played a pivotal role in the formation of my 5 bedrock principles. One of them is Warren Buffett, a profound influence on...

There has been an increasing focus on ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing in recent years. Sometimes referred to as sustainable investing, this form of investing has certainly increased in prominence. The release date of episode 14 is particularly prescient, given that COP 26 (the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference) begins just a few days after its release.  During th...

In episode 13 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we take a slight diversion to our normal line of discussion by considering how we, as consumers, can best spend our money in order to achieve greater happiness in our lives. Mr. Sloth and Jay discuss what the research tells us and we also reflect upon our own use of disposable income. We hope you enjoy the episode. Mr. Sloth Twitter: https://twitter.com...

In episode 12 we turn our attention to one of the most illuminating investment books that the Sloth Investor has read. The book is 'Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life' by William Green. In particular, we focus on three core takeaways from the book. Jay (my co-host) and I hope you enjoy this podcast episode. Mr. Sloth Twitter: https://twitter.com/slot...

In episode 11 of the Sloth Investor podcast, Mr. Sloth and Jay explore a number of reasons why it is important to invest.  We hope you enjoy the episode. Mr. Sloth Twitter: https://twitter.com/sloth_investor Substack: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/

Regular listeners of the Sloth Investor podcast will know that Mr. Sloth's investing philosophy is a compound creation of everything that he's read, listened to, viewed, and experienced about investing. In particular, though, there are several key individuals that have played a pivotal role in the formation of my 5 bedrock principles. Undoubtedly, the most influential individual is Jack Bogle. Thi...