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  • The Curve

    Beginner's guide to stocks

    01/10/2026 | 25 mins.
    What is a share price, how is it actually set, and what makes it move up or down. This episode breaks the stock market down to its most basic level, buyers and sellers in a marketplace, and explains why getting emotionally attached to a stock (much like a bad relationship) is one of the easiest ways to make a bad decision. A great primer before you buy your first share.
    Credits:
    Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris
    Editor: Kate Callaghan
    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro
    ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline)
    For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thecurveplatform/?hl=en
    Substack: https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/
    Website: https://thecurveplatform.com/
    The Curve Investments: https://thecurveinvestments.co.nz/
    ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_HdjhtoRIwPTmQy2TNLw
    ⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurveplatform
    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to The Curve Throwbacks
    00:00:57 Soph’s intro
    00:01:57 Beginners guide to stocks
    00:24:56 Thanks for listening!
    00:25:23 Financial Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
  • The Curve

    Don’t invest all your eggs in one basket

    29/09/2026 | 27 mins.
    Diversification is one of those words that sounds boring until it saves your portfolio. This episode breaks down what it actually means to spread your risk, why the stock market works like any other marketplace, and why falling in love with a single investment can be one of the most costly mistakes you make. Comes with a story about a company that no longer exists, and why that matters.

    Credits:

    Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris

    Editor: Kate Callaghan

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

    ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline)

    For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thecurveplatform/?hl=en

    Substack: https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/

    Website: https://thecurveplatform.com/

    The Curve Investments: https://thecurveinvestments.co.nz/

    ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_HdjhtoRIwPTmQy2TNLw

    ⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurveplatform

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to The Curve Throwbacks
    00:00:57 Soph’s intro
    00:06:30 Beginners guide to diversification
    00:26:27 Thanks for listening!
    00:26:55 Financial Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
  • The Curve

    High Risk vs Low Risk Investments Explained

    27/09/2026 | 31 mins.
    Risk is one of those words that sounds terrifying until you understand what it actually means. This episode walks through how to think about your own risk appetite, why investing and gambling are not the same thing, and why checking your investments constantly can do more harm than good. A solid one for anyone who feels anxious about the idea of investing before they've even started.

    Credits:

    Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris

    Editor: Kate Callaghan

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

    ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline)

    For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thecurveplatform/?hl=en

    Substack: https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/

    Website: https://thecurveplatform.com/

    The Curve Investments: https://thecurveinvestments.co.nz/

    ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_HdjhtoRIwPTmQy2TNLw

    ⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurveplatform

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to The Curve Throwbacks
    00:00:57 Soph’s intro
    00:07:36 The fundamentals of risk
    00:30:32 Thanks for listening!
    00:31:00 Financial Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
  • The Curve

    Cash, bonds, property, stocks: ranked by risk

    24/09/2026 | 21 mins.
    There are four main asset classes: cash, bonds, property and stocks, and this episode ranks them from safest to riskiest and explains why. Property in particular gets a reality check here, since it's the asset most people assume is "safe" without really questioning why. A useful one for understanding where your money is sitting and what that actually means for your risk.

    Credits:

    Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris

    Editor: Kate Callaghan

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

    ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline)

    For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thecurveplatform/?hl=en

    Substack: https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/

    Website: https://thecurveplatform.com/

    The Curve Investments: https://thecurveinvestments.co.nz/

    ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_HdjhtoRIwPTmQy2TNLw

    ⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurveplatform

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to The Curve Throwbacks
    00:00:57 Soph’s intro
    00:04:28 The four asset classes
    00:20:58 Thanks for listening!
    00:21:25 Financial Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
  • The Curve

    The investing guide I wish I had in my 20s

    22/09/2026 | 28 mins.
    Before anything else in investing makes sense, you need to understand return, volatility and why Einstein rated compound interest so highly. This episode breaks down what people actually mean when they talk about "the return" on an investment, and why different types of investments move up and down at different rates. If you've ever nodded along in a finance conversation without fully following, start here.

    Credits:

    Hosts: Sophie Hallwright & Victoria Harris

    Editor: Kate Callaghan

    Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

    ⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠ (https://thecurveplatform.com/pages/the-curve-hotline)

    For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thecurveplatform/?hl=en

    Substack: https://thecurveplatform.substack.com/

    Website: https://thecurveplatform.com/

    The Curve Investments: https://thecurveinvestments.co.nz/

    ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFT_HdjhtoRIwPTmQy2TNLw

    ⁠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecurveplatform

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Welcome to The Curve Throwbacks
    00:00:57 Soph’s intro
    00:07:57 Investing 101
    00:27:34 Thanks for listening!
    00:28:03 Financial Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
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About The Curve
The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you're thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice
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