FYR073 | 303% Return vs FTSE All share of 125%, Dividends, Stop Losses & Getting Started with John Rosier

Episode notes

John Rosier is a former city fund manager turned esteemed financial writer who runs the model portfolio. The JIC Portfolio which John started in 2012 has returned 303% vs, the FTSE all share of 125% over the same period. During this episode, John shares: His investing philosophy and approach. the value of keeping a detailed investment diary. What he's been adding to his portfolios in recent months. Back testing stop losses and when is a good time to sell? John discusses the importance of dividends, which have grown from £2,000 a year to a projected £29,000. Finally, John shares what he would say to those who are just getting started. Timestamps: 1:20 When and how John started his investing journey. 3:40 The type of investor John is today, his investment philosophy and approach. 6:00 Discussing John's model portfolio, how it started, the returns and the role dividends play in that. 10:15 John's 10 biggest contributors in terms of monetary gain. 15:45 Discussing some of John's biggest losers in the model portfolio. 18:10 Discussing the use of stop losses and when is the right time to sell. 23:10 John shares why keeping a diary helps with discipline.