Diary of a UK Stock Investor

In Episode 206 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:-
(00:00) Show Start
(00:43) My Investing Diary
(18:26) Why I Care About ROIC
(26:43) Buffett on ROIC
(29:11) Looking at ROIC via the Lens of RELX
(36:36) Learning From The Legends
Why do some businesses produce far more profit from the capital they use than others? This week, I use RELX to explain why return on invested capital matters so much, what improving returns can tell us about a business, and why it's one of the first things I look at when assessing quality..

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The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire.
Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience.
From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions.
The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time.
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions.
New episodes are released EVERY Thursday!
Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

In Episode 205 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:-
(00:00) Show Start
(01:00) My Investment Diary
(14:17) Your Company Made a Profit. So Where Did the Money Go?
(22:38) Where Did Greggs Profit Go?
(35:27) Buffett on Buying Businesses
(36:25) Learning From The Legends
(43:15) Letters from Listeners
A company reports £122 million in profit, but does that mean £122 million actually ended up in the bank? Using Greggs as a real-world example, I explore why profit doesn't always tell the whole story, why cash flow matters, and why understanding where a company's money goes can tell us far more about the business we actually own.

GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com
The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire.
Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience.
From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions.
The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time.
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions.
New episodes are released EVERY Thursday!
Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

In Episode 204 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:-
(00:00) Show Start
Do you really understand the businesses sitting inside your portfolio? This week, I use Games Workshop to explore why knowing how a company makes money, what makes it successful and what could go wrong matters far more than simply watching its share price.
GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com
The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire.
Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience.
From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions.
The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time.
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions.
New episodes are released EVERY Thursday!
Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

In Episode 203 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:-
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After more than 200 episodes analysing stocks and investing my own money, some of my biggest beliefs about investing have changed. This week, I'm sharing six lessons I wish I'd understood sooner, and why becoming a better investor might have less to do with finding the next great stock than you think.
GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com
The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire.
Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience.
From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions.
The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time.
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions.
New episodes are released EVERY Thursday!
Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com

In Episode 202 of the Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast this week:-
(00:00) Show Start
This week Chris digs deeper into Unilever's jump in EPS in 2025 and assesses the investment case for the stock.
GET INVOLVED! Email the show on chris@chrischillingworth.com
The Diary of a UK Stock Investor Podcast is a diary-style, educational podcast documenting Chris's long-term journey as a UK retail investor, with the personal goal of one day becoming a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire.
Each episode reflects on the realities of long-term investing, including lessons learned, mindset, decision-making, and progress along the journey. The show also features listener correspondence, discussion of general market news from UK and US stocks, and educational explanations of investing concepts drawn from real-world experience.
From time to time, episodes may explore publicly available company financial statements to help listeners better understand how to read financial data and what different figures mean in practice. These discussions are for educational purposes only and are not intended to influence investment decisions.
The podcast does not provide investment advice, personal recommendations, or guidance on what to buy or sell. Chris does not disclose specific investment transactions or encourage listeners to follow any particular strategy. Any views shared are personal reflections only and may change over time.
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes and does not take into account individual financial circumstances. Investing involves risk, and listeners should always do their own research or seek advice from a Financial Conduct Authority authorised financial adviser before making investment decisions.
New episodes are released EVERY Thursday!
Contact the show at chris@chrischillingworth.com