# 163. Our FULL 2026 Half-Year Stock Portfolio Review! Looking At Our Returns, Our Favourite Investments, And More

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Podcast: [The Stocks and Savings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stocks-and-savings-podcast-5465353)
Published: 2026-07-15T05:00:00+00:00
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