Playing FTSE

playingftsepodcast
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We're a UK based podcast discussing all types of investing. Light-hearted and info-packed, we'll try our best to bring you great coverage of the markets, stocks, politics, and loads of other things in a way that’s accessible and (we hope) entertaining!

  1. 3d ago

    Fuel, Fuel and AI Fuel

    Who gets away with calling a liquid ‘gas’? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Both Steves are in the middle of the indices – as usual – this week. But the software rally is finally creating notable returns from one name. Warren Buffett is barely out of the CEO seat and Berkshire Hathaway is buying an airline. Do these people never learn? Steve W’s been taking a look. And there’s something about this time compared to the pre-pandemic buys that’s catching his eye. We don’t talk about Costco stock enough on this show. So Steve D’s setting out to put that right this week with a look at their earnings. They look solid enough, but the stock market didn’t like it. At 48 times earnings, though, can anyone have any complaints if it goes down? BP shares are down this week as the FTSE 100 oil company dispensed with its Chairman. And it all feels a bit Spurs-y – at least, to Steve W. It’s not going to affect short-term results and it’s probably a positive over the long term. So is this a chance to buy the stock at a discount? Has MongoDB cracked the stock market code? It seems to have worked out what tech investors want to hear. The database company seems nicely-positioned for the rise of AI. And as Steve D points out – people are starting to believe it… Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 9:25 DELTA & BERKSHIRE 23:39 COSTCO 45:03 BP 57:42 MONGODB ► Show Notes: Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 18m

  2. May 24

    Seals, Space & Printing Money

    Who’s firing the money printer? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been an ok week for the Steves in the stock market this week. And some unfamiliar names are starting to show signs of life... The big story this week is SpaceX’s upcoming IPO. Steve D’s been looking at the S1 and it’s fair to say he isn’t hugely impressed.  It’s fair to say that it’s hard to make the numbers add up without some very bullish assumptions. But is looking at numbers the right way to think about this one? FTSE 100 growth machine Diploma keeps going from strength to strength. 15% organic growth is up there with anything we’ve seen. Steve W, however, is a bit wary. It’s celarly benefitting from some external tailwinds, but is he being too uncharitable about a great set of results? Nvidia’s earnings blew the doors off, but the stock went nowhere. In fact, it went down slightly? Why? Steve W’s worried about the firm’s credibility, but Steve D thinks it might have to do with a $5.5trn market cap… Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 08:03 SPARCE EX 34:51 DIPLOMA 50:47 NVIDIA ► Show Notes: Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 13m

  3. May 17

    Our Worst Ever Week in the Stock Market?

    Who queues for a vegan sausage roll? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This could be the worst week in the stock market for both Steves. But they’re here to talk about it nonetheless.  Are things finally looking up for Greggs shares? It looks like it – improving like-for-like sales and a rising share price say so.  Steve W’s been taking a look. But there’s something else in the firm’s cash flow statement that’s catching his attention. Steve D is on the case with Klarna and looking at its operating leverage. There’s plenty of it and the company’s even profitable… sort of. The stock market is starting to come around, but zooming out suggests a potential opportunity. Is either Steve buying? Compass might be the FTSE 100 stock that both Steves wish they owned. And it continues to go from strength to strength. Organic growth is impressive and the firm is rolling out its FoodBuy platform across its markets. What’s next for the company? Monday.com’s latest results look very impressive. There’s strong growth across the board and it doesn’t look like slowing down.  It’s just starting to look like AI might in fact be a catalyst that drives this company forward. Steve D has the latest. Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 07:38 GREGGS 22:22 KLARNA 45:45 COMPASS 57:56 MONDAY.COM ► Show Notes: Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 14m

  4. May 10

    Warren Buffett, Organs, and S&P 500 Bargains!

    Who has a cold, cold heart? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! The Steves are up the middle this week. But which FTSE 100 laggard is starting to show some life? We’ve had another viewer request - this time to take a look at S&P 500 insurance brokers. Steve W is on the case. Brown & Brown has been at the centre of a really interesting staff-poaching drama. But what does it mean for the stock? Steve D’s been looking at Transmedics – again. But unlike Oppenheimer, he’s still ok with defending the stock despite a big decline. Profits are down, but a big part of that is where they are in the investment cycle. And with a kidney device on the way, is this the time to buy? Berkshire Hathaway’s first shareholder meeting without Warren Buffett happened last weekend. And Steve W was listening.  There’s not a lot that’s new to report – which is sort of the point. But could this be the antidote to the returns of the average investor? Duolingo’s share price has been an AI casualty. And it’s making moves to focus on its subscriber base over profits in the short term. That might be a smart move. But is it enough to put the stock into buying territory for either Steve at the moment? Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 8:01 INSURANCE BROKERS / BROWN & BROWN 26:57 TRANSMEDICS 46:36 BERKSHIRE 58:55 DUOLINGO ► Show Notes: Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 16m

  5. May 3

    NIke, Mastercard & A Big Tech Roundup!

    Whose moat is being destroyed by PayPal?! Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Underperformance from Steve this week. Doesn’t matter which one – it’s true of both of them… We’ve had a viewer request to take a look at Nike. And it’s a good one – the stock has been falling, but is it cheap enough to buy? Steve D’s been taking a look at what might be the start of a long process. But Steve W has an idea for how to structure a way in… The S&P 500’s big tech stocks reported this week. And Steve W has a run-down of Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. Strong cloud growth is reassuring investors about high capex. But why has the stock market been sending one of them lower? Mastercard is one of Steve D’s newer investments. And the latest results show a business that keeps on moving forward. There are no points for making things more difficult than they need to be. So why do investors buy anything apart from Mastercard and Visa? Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 8:01 NIKE 32:42 BIG TECH ROUNDUP 50:33 MASTERCARD ► Show Notes: Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 16m

  6. Apr 26

    4 Sectors, 4 Stocks - Which to buy?

    ► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here: 🎁 Free Fractional Share — Open a Trading 212 account through our link and grab shares worth up to £/€100, completely free. Terms apply. 👉 https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE When investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. 📊 15% Off Fiscal.ai — The investing toolkit we actually use. Analyse stocks, spot hidden opportunities, and build income streams. 👉 https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► About Playing FTSE: What's happening in the markets — and why should you care? We break down the week's biggest financial news, stocks, and economic mayhem in a way that's actually enjoyable to listen to. No jargon, no waffle, just straight-talking chat about money, markets, and the madness in between. For people who want to get smarter about investing — without wanting to fall asleep. ► Free Investing Course + Newsletter: 📬 Join us on Substack for our completely free 10-week investing and research course — no sign-up fees, no paywalls, no nonsense. Plus regular deep dives on market trends, investor psychology, and asset classes that will genuinely make you think differently. 👉 https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Enjoyed the Episode? ☕ Buy us a coffee (we'll spend it on the show, promise): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/playingftse 💬 Drop a question in the comments or find us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ 📩 Business enquiries: playingftsepodcast@gmail.com ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 6:24 ABF / PRIMARK DEMERGE 18:21 INTUITIVE SURGICAL 39:46 NETFLIX 52:14 SK HYNIX ► Show Notes: Why isn’t Molina Healthcare helping Steve W’s ISA? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Both Steves are down this week. But there’s always someone worse off than you and this week, it’s the people who own the FTSE 100. The FTSE 100 is getting an exciting new retailer – Associated British Foods is demerging Primark. Both Steves are interested (but don’t call it an IPO). It’s unusual for investors to get to buy shares in a retailer that hasn’t reached saturation. But what’s the big issue Steve W’s waiting to find out about? Intuitive Surgical is one of the S&P 500’s best businesses. But the company has been catching up to its valuation in the last few years. Steve D’s checking in, though, and things are going incredibly well. And there’s lots to like about its growth ambitions as well… Netflix is a stock that we always keep an eye on But the market didn’t like something about its latest earnings report. Steve W’s been having a look. And he’s violently opposed to the idea that the firm is the big loser in the Warner Brothers Discovery deal. Memory demand has exploded and SK Hynix has been one of the leaders. And it’s the show’s first South Korean stock! Steve D’s been digging into this one. But is the firm’s huge exposure to Nvidia a good thing or a cause for concern? Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Playing FTSE is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

    1h 15m

  7. Apr 19

    Meet Niall -- Show Me The Value

    ► Get a free fractional share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply. When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. ► Get 15% OFF Fiscal.ai: Huge thanks to our sponsor, Fiscal.ai, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15% off your subscription with code below and unlock powerful tools to analyze stocks, discover hidden gems, and build income streams. Check them out at Fiscal.ai! https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► Follow Us On Substack: Sign up for our Substack and get light-hearted, info-packed discussions on everything from market trends and investing psychology to deep dives into different asset classes. We’ll analyse what makes the best investors tick and share insights that challenge your thinking while keeping things engaging. You’ll also find our new 10-week investing and research course available right now. It’s completely free, with no sign-up required, no payment, and none of the usual BS. Don't miss out. Join us today and get stuck in. https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 2:48 NIALL INTRO 11:58 NIALLS FAVE SUBSTACKS  16:37 INVESTING STYLE  23:17 WHEN DOES VALUATION TRUMP UNDERSTANDING 28:31 PORTFOLIO & CYCLES  43:47 SAINSBURY & UK HOUSEBUILDERS  56:26 ANGLO AMERICAN  1:03:07 DEERE 1:15:24 QUICKFIRE ROUND ► Show Notes: Who’s living in denial? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! We have an interview lined up for this week – it’s Niall from the ShowMeTheValue Substack. He also posts on Trading212 as ‘Anathema’ so check him out over there! In an hour and a half, we covered a lot. This included what the best Substacks are (besides ours), a breakdown of Niall’s portfolio, and what’s wrong with Berkshire Hathaway. The time flew by for us and hopefully it will for you, too. Be sure to check out Niall’s Substack at http://www.showmethevalue.substack.com Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

    1h 29m

  8. Apr 12

    Changes, Competitions, Gamma, Unilever & A Cybersecurity Mega Play?

    ► Get a free fractional share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply. When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. ► What's on the show What is Knowledge Transmission? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s been quite the week in the stock market. There’s not much between the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500, but one of the Steves is there… We’re locking in our changes to the Britbox. And there’s been a change since the recording of the show to update with. Senior is no longer a stock in transition. As we were recording, the firm announced a takeover deal – so we didn’t manage to cover that! One change each for the Eurobox. But can we turn around the faltering portfolio by selling a stock that’s up 100%? Steve W’s looking to out-of-favour Wolters Kluwer. And Steve D sees Spotify at a big discount. Shares in Gamma Communicationssruged this week. But it had nothing to do with the ceasefire between the US and Iran. The company is in takeover talks. So Steve W is up on his position from last week, but he has a bigger problem now… Steve D’s recently added Rubrik to his portfolio. It’s a company in a very promising industry, but the stock has been falling. Compared to other SAAS names it looks very attractive. So why has the CFO been selling a stake in the last few days? Unilever shares fell as the firm announced plans to sell its food division. And it’s not hard to see why. The deal isn’t a clean break for the FTSE 100 company or its shareholders. But as the dividend yield hits 4%, Steve W is on the lookout for potential value. Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Get 15% OFF Fiscal.ai: Huge thanks to our sponsor, Fiscal.ai, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15% off your subscription with code below and unlock powerful tools to analyze stocks, discover hidden gems, and build income streams. Check them out at Fiscal.ai! https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve ► Follow Us On Substack: Sign up for our Substack and get light-hearted, info-packed discussions on everything from market trends and investing psychology to deep dives into different asset classes. We’ll analyse what makes the best investors tick and share insights that challenge your thinking while keeping things engaging. You’ll also find our new 10-week investing and research course available right now. It’s completely free, with no sign-up required, no payment, and none of the usual BS. Don't miss out. Join us today and get stuck in. https://playingftse.substack.com/ ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 5:38 COMPETITION WINNERS 8:16 EUROBOX UPDATES 17:17 BRITBOX UPDATES 27:15 GAMMA 41:29 RUBRIK 59:13 UNILEVER ► Show Notes: What’s been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that’s accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

    1h 11m
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We're a UK based podcast discussing all types of investing. Light-hearted and info-packed, we'll try our best to bring you great coverage of the markets, stocks, politics, and loads of other things in a way that’s accessible and (we hope) entertaining!

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