Some people love the thrill of picking stocks. Others prefer to set it and forget it. But when it comes to investing, the real question is what kind of investor are you?In this episode of Loud Investing, Chanel breaks down the psychology of investing styles, from long-term investors to active traders, and how to choose a strategy that fits who you are. You’ll learn what to consider before jumping into the market, how to approach emotion-driven decisions, and why your personality might be your biggest investing edge. You’ll Hear Highlights On: - The difference between passive and active investing and which one might suit you best. - Why matching your money personality to your strategy can help you stay consistent. - How risk tolerance and time horizon define your ideal investing style. - Real-life examples of investor types from Warren Buffett and others. - The link between self-awareness, emotional control, and better investment outcomes. Actionable Steps You Can Take Toward Your Financial Future 1. Identify your investing personality. Are you cautious, curious, or confident? Reflect on how you handle uncertainty and risk. 2. Define your time horizon. Decide whether you’re investing for short-term goals or long-term growth. 3. Test your strategy. Try a demo (practice) account  or small recurring investments to see what feels right. 4. Review and rebalance. Set a regular check-in to make sure your investments still match your goals and mindset. Key Moments within the Episode (02:12) The difference between active and passive investors (04:25) How to know if you’re a hands-on or hands-off investor (07:40) Warren Buffett’s philosophy on emotional discipline (09:15) ETFs and why they’re perfect for long-term thinkers (12:08) The Spotify example: invest in what you believe in (15:45) Action vs. emotion how to stay rational when markets move (18:22) The power of self-awareness  (20:05) Power Move of the Week: Know your type, invest your way Helpful Links eToro Academy: How to Choose an Investment Strategy  https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/how-to-choose-an-investment-strategy/ eToro Academy: Active vs. Passive Investing Explained  https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/active-vs-passive-investing/ eToro Academy: Understanding ETFs  https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/what-are-etfs/ Warren Buffett Investing Principles  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/11/money-psychology-expert-warren-buffett-agree-on-best-way-to-invest.html  Understanding Risk Profiles  https://www.etoro.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/etoro-updates/risk-score-what-it-is-and-how-its-calculated/ How to open a demo account https://www.etoro.com/trading/demo-account/ Important Disclosures This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation or an offer of or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments.This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

In this episode Chanel dives deep into the gender investment gap, why it exists, how it shows up in our lives, and what can happen when you decide to step into your superpower as an investor. You’ll hear the story behind the £678 billion gender investment gap, the emotional and cultural barriers that have kept women from investing, and the mindset shifts that can turn fear into financial freedom. Key Moments within the Episode (00:36) Gender investment gap overview and UK statistics (02:27) The gender pay gap and how it affects investment confidence (03:21) Barriers to investing: confidence and risk awareness (05:08) Media representation and the power of seeing yourself in finance (06:03) How neuroscience explains why representation changes beliefs (08:14) Data shows women outperform men, Warwick Business School study (11:21) Building confidence through incremental steps (13:20) The action vs. motion mindset and why starting matters (15:05) The best time to start is now: overcoming procrastination (19:11) Breaking the “people like me don’t invest” belief (23:42) Power Move of the Week: Flip the Fear (25:18) Own what you love: invest in brands you believe in Chanel Monteine is a former CNBC London journalist turned entrepreneur who’s bringing you along her investing and money mindset journey. Join the Loud Investing community Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/etoro_official TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@loudinvesting Helpful Links The Gender Investment Gap: overview and research by Boring Money (2025) https://www.boringmoneybusiness.co.uk/learn/articles/the-gender-investment-gap-increases-for-second-year-in-a-row/ Barriers to investing https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/how-to-start-investing/ Representation and perception https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/women-finance-gender-gap/ Wall Street film reference https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094291/ Mirror neurons and representation effect https://positivepsychology.com/mirror-neurons/ On risk management https://www.etoro.com/investing/risk-management/ 2018 Warwick Business School study https://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/are-women-better-investors-than-men/ Confidence through incremental steps https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement 1% improvement rule (37x growth) https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement First investment regret (Bitcoin 2018) https://jamesclear.com/motion-vs-action “The best time to start” concept https://www.etoro.com/investing/why-should-i-start-investing/ Risk appetite analogy (mountain climbers vs. hikers) https://www.etoro.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/etoro-updates/risk-score-what-it-is-and-how-its-calculated/ Learn more about how eToro is closing the gender investment gap at https://www.etoro.com/LoudInvesting Important Disclosures This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation or an offer of or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments.  This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

You work hard for your money, how can it work just as hard for you? Welcome to Loud Investing, we’re a podcast for anyone who’s felt left out or behind when it comes to investing and your financial future. Chanel gets vulnerable and shares her personal financial journey from consumer to investor and how changing her mindset- changed everything. We’ll be talking about how your money really is your power and how you can start to save by changing your behaviour around small purchases along with exercises to help you discover your unconscious money patterns. You’ll Hear Highlights On: Money Mindset: How small daily financial decisions compound over time and can significantly impact long-term wealth building and your financial future How to Start Investing: Starting with what you have now is more important than waiting for the "perfect" amount to begin your Investing journey Investing for Beginners: How to get started investing with consistency and discipline Budgeting Hack: The "skipped purchase fund" strategy and how you can use it to identify one regular expense to eliminate and redirect that money toward investing Cognitive dissonance: What it is and how it can reveal gaps between how you see yourself financially versus how others perceive your money mindset Investing Mindset Shift: How your identity transformation around money needs to come before behavioral change. How you can decide that "money loves me and I'm fantastic with money". Financial independence comes from making money work for you Actionable Steps You Can Take Toward Your Financial Future Create a 'Skipped Purchase Fund' The 'Me + Money = ?' cognitive dissonance exercise Key Moments within the Episode (00:24) Introduction to The "Loud Investing" podcast (03:26) The "avocado toast" realisation and symbolic spending habits (04:54) Personal math breakdown: How you could spend £2,400 annually on brunches (08:01) Visualizing yourself next to money as an entity (09:21) Chanel’s childhood financial story and how it influenced her spending habits (12:00) Ronald Reid’s story, the janitor who built $8M portfolio (14:05) Introduction of the weekly "power move" challenge and actionable steps for you (15:24) The cognitive dissonance bonus challenge, and how to change yours (17:34) Episode wrap-up and a preview of next week’s episode on the gender wealth gap Chanel Monteine is a former CNBC London journalist turned entrepreneur who’s bringing you along her investing and money mindset journey. Join the Loud Investing community Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/etoro_official TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@loudinvesting Helpful Links Behavioural money habits: https://jamesclear.com/habits Dollar-cost averaging: https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/what-is-dollar-cost-averaging/ Tiny gains concept: https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement Identity-based habits: https://jamesclear.com/identity-based-habits Start with what you have: https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/how-to-start-investing/ Ronald Read’s story: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/09/business/ronald-read-frugal-vermont-philanthropist-dies-at-92.html Dividend investing explained: https://www.etoro.com/academy/education/what-are-dividend-stocks/ Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Learn more about how eToro is closing the gender investment gap at www.etoro.com/LoudInvesting  Important Disclosures This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation or an offer of or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments.  This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

New episodes every Tuesday Ready to get loud about your financial future? Join former CNBC London journalist Chanel Monteine for Loud Investing -  No jargon, no judgment, just real talk about investing.  If you’ve ever thought “investing just isn’t for me,” we invite you to think again. New episodes every Tuesday with real stories, practical tips, and honest conversation that’ll help you stop feeling anxious about money and start feeling excited about your possibilities.Your investing journey starts here. The content discussed is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Investing involves risks. The views shared are general in nature and not tailored to any individual. Always do your research before making financial decisions.