112- Investing Demystified (With Guest Lars Kroijer, Former Hedge Fund Manager)

In this episode Benjamin is joined by Lars Kroijer, former hedge fund manager to discuss Lars' journey from believing he had an 'edge' when it comes to investing, to recognising our limitations. Together they chat aboutActive versus passive fund managementWhat does 'risk' really mean? How to structure a basic - but mighty - portfolioWhy as human beings we tend to disregard simplicity? Where does property fit into your financial plan? Financial armageddon and planning for the unthinkable. You can find out more about Lars by visiting his website here. His YouTube videos are also incredibly informative and well worth a watch too. Enjoy money nerds! Join Benjamin Mitchell (themoneyscot), serial hater of financial jargon, as he helps make your finances clearer and ensures you never make another financial mistake. Getting on top of your personal finances doesn't need to be complicated or scary. Arm yourself with the only knowledge you need to transform yourself from money novice to money nerd!  Take my 5 minute retirement assessment (can you already afford to retire?) 🚀Disclaimer - please note that nothing in this podcast can be relied upon as financial advice and the content is provided purely for information and guidance purposes. Please seek independent, regulated financial advice relevant to your situation.