74 - Why You're Scared to Invest in Stocks

YouGov report that 64% of the UK's population do not invest as they do not understand the markets. This week Chris discusses why so few people choose to invest and what they can do to feel more confident about starting.


Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a show for everyday long-term retail investors, hosted by Chris Chillingworth. The podcast is unique in that it serves as a place for Chris to reflect on the highs and lows of long-term UK stock investing, as well as sharing detailed updates on how his own portfolio is growing. With new episodes every Thursday, and a detailed update on his quest to reach £1,024,867 in portfolio value by 2043, episodes often discuss investing education, strategy, mindset, ideas and even stock picks and analysis. The show, which now has an active following of over 4000 downloads a month, is curated by Chris Chillingworth, a UK investor for over a decade whose stockpicks have achieved a 15.9% annual average return between Jan 2014 - Jan 2024.