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If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do

Ed Monk

Ed Monk - Fidelity International

Today on the show - if we were making our first investment in 2026 - how would we do it? Leading investment journalist Holly Mead joins us on the pod this week to answer that question.

Important information: The value of investments and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency exchange rates. Reference to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell these securities and is included for the purposes of illustration only. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

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