Loud Investing: For Anyone Who Thought It Wasn't For Them
eToro
5 episodes
1 week ago
New episodes every Tuesday.
Loud Investing is a podcast by eToro about empowering everyone to close the gender investment gap.
Ever felt like investing is just not for you?
We get it- and you're definitely not alone! Loud Investing is here to change that conversation. Think of us as your supportive friend who's figured out this whole investing thing and wants to share everything they've learned packed with real chat, relatable stories, and down-to-earth advice from people who've been exactly where you are now.
This podcast is for you if you:
Think investing sounds scary or complicated
Want to sort your finances but don't know where to begin
Feel like everyone else has investing figured out (spoiler: they don't!)
Your host is former CNBC London journalist, Chanel Monteine, who swapped the newsroom for entrepreneurship - and had to learn about investing the hard way.
Each week, she shares honest stories, simple exercises you can actually do. .
No jargon, no judgment, just real talk about investing.
Come as you are and get loud with us!
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.
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New episodes every Tuesday.
Loud Investing is a podcast by eToro about empowering everyone to close the gender investment gap.
Ever felt like investing is just not for you?
We get it- and you're definitely not alone! Loud Investing is here to change that conversation. Think of us as your supportive friend who's figured out this whole investing thing and wants to share everything they've learned packed with real chat, relatable stories, and down-to-earth advice from people who've been exactly where you are now.
This podcast is for you if you:
Think investing sounds scary or complicated
Want to sort your finances but don't know where to begin
Feel like everyone else has investing figured out (spoiler: they don't!)
Your host is former CNBC London journalist, Chanel Monteine, who swapped the newsroom for entrepreneurship - and had to learn about investing the hard way.
Each week, she shares honest stories, simple exercises you can actually do. .
No jargon, no judgment, just real talk about investing.
Come as you are and get loud with us!
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.
How to ‘Hit Start’ On Investing | A Beginner's Guide to Your First Investing Strategy
Loud Investing: For Anyone Who Thought It Wasn't For Them
15 minutes
1 week ago
How to ‘Hit Start’ On Investing | A Beginner's Guide to Your First Investing Strategy
Starting can be the hardest part, especially when it comes to investing. In this episode of Loud Investing, Chanel explains how to move from learning to doing, guiding you through the exact steps to go from demo account to real investing. You’ll learn about ETFs, diversification, risk tolerance, and how to build an investment strategy that actually fits your goals.
You’ll Hear Highlights On:
How to move from practicing in a demo account to real investing.
The Core and Satellite strategy that helps balance risk and growth.
Why ETFs are a great starting point for beginner investors.
How diversification protects you from market swings.
The role of psychology in investing and how to manage fear of loss.
How to build an investing habit that sticks.
Actionable Steps You Can Take Toward Your Financial Future:
Open a demo account and practice making trades without risk.
Choose an ETF that tracks a major index like the S&P 500 or FTSE 100.
Start small with a Core and Satellite strategy, using ETFs for stability and a few individual stocks for growth.
Automate your investments through recurring deposits and stick to a schedule.
Track your emotions, notice how you react to gains and losses, and adjust your mindset.
Key Moments within the Episode:
(00:00) Why starting small is the most powerful first move
(01:00) The Core and Satellite investing strategy explained
(03:19) ETFs and how diversification works in your favor
(05:01) Understanding S&P 500 historical performance
(06:13) Behavioral psychology, why we feel losses more than gains
(08:00) How to use Dollar-Cost Averaging to reduce emotional risk
(10:04) Automating your investing strategy
(11:23) The mindset shift from consumer to investor
(12:37) Building the habit of consistency
Helpful Links:
eToro Academy: How to Practice Trading with a Demo Account https://www.etoro.com/trading/demo-account/
Core and Satellite Investing Explained https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/08/core-satellite-investing.asp
What Are ETFs? https://www.etoro.com/investing/what-is-etf/
Diversification in Investing https://www.etoro.com/investing/how-to-build-a-diversified-portfolio/
James Clear: The Power of Habits https://jamesclear.com/habits
Morgan Housel: The Psychology of Money https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/the-psychology-of-money/
Harvard Blog: The Power of Small Wins https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/why-celebrating-small-wins-matters/#What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Celebrating-Small-Accomplishments
S&P 500 Index Overview https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/FTSE 100 Index Overview https://www.londonstockexchange.com/indices/ftse-100
NerdWallet: Average Stock Market Return (S&P 500 Historical Performance) https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/average-stock-market-return
S&P 500 ETFs https://www.justetf.com/uk/how-to/sp-500-etfs.html
Investopedia: Prospect Theory https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/prospecttheory.asp
Understanding Investment Risk https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/risk.asp
eToro Academy: What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging? https://www.etoro.com/investing/dollar-cost-averaging/
Spotify Shares Drop: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/29/spotify-spot-stock-q2-2025-earnings.html
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.
Loud Investing: For Anyone Who Thought It Wasn't For Them
New episodes every Tuesday.
Loud Investing is a podcast by eToro about empowering everyone to close the gender investment gap.
Ever felt like investing is just not for you?
We get it- and you're definitely not alone! Loud Investing is here to change that conversation. Think of us as your supportive friend who's figured out this whole investing thing and wants to share everything they've learned packed with real chat, relatable stories, and down-to-earth advice from people who've been exactly where you are now.
This podcast is for you if you:
Think investing sounds scary or complicated
Want to sort your finances but don't know where to begin
Feel like everyone else has investing figured out (spoiler: they don't!)
Your host is former CNBC London journalist, Chanel Monteine, who swapped the newsroom for entrepreneurship - and had to learn about investing the hard way.
Each week, she shares honest stories, simple exercises you can actually do. .
No jargon, no judgment, just real talk about investing.
Come as you are and get loud with us!
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.
