My name is Maynard and I have been investing in shares for 25+ years.

  • Investor, researcher, blogger and podcaster
  • Former share tipster, investment writer and editor
  • Contributor, affiliate and evangelist for SharePad
  • Became mortgage-free at 40 and left 9-5 work at 43
  • Read more about me

PODCASTS NEW

The very best premium podcasts for UK private investors

Introducing your podcast hosts:

MAYNARD
PATON

Investing style:
Owner management

ROLAND
HEAD

Investing style:
Reliable dividends

MARK
SIMPSON

Investing style:
Deep value

BRUCE
PACKARD

Investing style:
Quality compounders

Three different discussions to enjoy every month

In-depth reviews of favoured companies focusing on various business fundamentals.

Healthy four-way debates about our shares and portfolios, plus answers to your questions!

Lively conversations about the markets, investing and portfolio management.

PORTFOLIO

SHARES I OWN

Andrews SykesBioventix
City of London InvestmentM Winkworth
MinconMountview EstatesS & U
System1FW ThorpeTastyTristel

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