
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
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IFB256: How to Work with Probabilities in Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today’s episode, it’s all about probabilities! Of course, it relates to how you can incorporate it into your investing framework. We discuss Warren Buffet’s past bets and how he used probabilities to his advantage and also the nitty gritty problem on how to arrive on those probability numbers which what makes an alpha for investors. Timestamps of the episode: -What are probabilities and how it relates to investing in the stock market. [00:30] - Talking about Robert Hagstrom’s book, The Warren Buffett portfolio and how Warren Buffett used probabilities to his advantage. [01:48] -Using probabilities in your investing approach. [04:05] -Diving further, assigning probabilities into your stock buying decisions. [05:42] -Buffett’s early 90’s Wells Fargo bet and his probabilistic way of thinking in investing in other businesses. [08:43] -How Andrew applies probabilities in his own investing decision making. [13:22] -The Bayesian way of assigning probabilities. [16:00] -Real world application: Auto industry [18:40] How to position a portfolio as a beginner during the Sea Change For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB255: Howards Marks and the Ongoing Sea Change
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss Howard Marks latest memo regarding the coming Sea Change in markets: · Howard Marks – Sea Change · How do interest rates impact investments? · Thinking about we account for the newer ways companies make money and how to value those changes · How to position a portfolio as a beginner during the Sea Change For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB254: P/E and Growth Plus Using a Reverse DCF
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss P/E and growth along with how to use a reverse DCF · What is the Price to Earnings Ratio? · How to think about growth · The importance of growth in investing · How to use a reverse DCF For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB253: Four Investing Biases and How to Overcome
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we cover four investment biases we all struggle with and how to overcome them: Halo effect bias Recency Bias Hindsight Bias Endowment Bias For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Today's show is sponsored by Shopify: Shopify is the commerce platform revolutionizing millions of businesses worldwide. Whether you're selling children’s books or hand made bracelets, Shopify simplifies selling online and in-person so you can focus on successfully growing your business. Shopify covers every sales channel—from an in-person POS system to an all-in-one eCommerce platform — it even lets you sell across social media marketplaces like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH “beginners”, ALL LOWERCASE. Go to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH “beginners” to take your business to the next level today. You can find the transcript of today's show below: IFB253-Four-Investing-BiasesDownload Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christine Short of Wall Street Horizon Joins Us to Discuss All Things Earnings Calls
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Christine Short of Wall Street Horizon: Christine fills us in on her extensive background Dive into buy-side and sell-side analysts An overview of earnings and what they mean What's important from the earnings reports We need to understand companies will highlight all the positives What should we look for in earnings reports Diving into the importance of same store sales Other things to look beyond numbers for in earnings calls How earnings can impact company stock results How companies or sectors tend to beat earnings What kind of resources can we use to find earnings Check out the LERI Index For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein You can find the transcript of today's show below: Christine-Short-and-Earnings-CallsDownload Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB252: Retirement Calculator, P/B and P/S Ratios, and Reinvesting AT&T Dividends
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer two great listener questions, and share some feedback: · What is a safe retirement goal and how much money can you take out during retirement · A question focusing on oil stocks and what kind of metrics you can use to start analysis. · What are P/B and P/S ratios? · What are our thoughts on AT&T and reinvesting their dividends into other companies. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Links mentioned in the show: Finance subreddit The Fire or Financial Independence Coast Fire Calculator SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird’s Eye View of Warren Buffett’s Purchase of See’s Candies and What We Can Learn
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a Bird’s Eye View of Warren Buffett’s purchase of See’s Candies and what we can learn from that investment: · Explain See’s Candies and its cult-like following during the Holiday season · Why are we discussing See’s Candies? · Buffett uses See’s Candies as a great example of returns on capital, great management, and a moat · Buffett likes to use See’s Candies as an example of pricing power · Inflation hedges and how to find them · How he buys in big and stays with a company for a long time · Andrew big takeaway, the idea of the cash cow, and finding businesses who think like See’s For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB251: How to Get the Most Out of My Companies Dividends + Investigating Brokerages
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer three listener questions: · What should I do to get the most out of my company’s dividend payments? · The perks and benefits of HSA and how you can use one · How do we research investing platforms? · The differences between FDIC insurance and SIPC insurance · What are our thoughts on investing in innovative industries or stocks not making a profit? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: Masterclass Today’s show is sponsored by Masterclass, one of my favorite new mediums to learn from. They have over 150 plus of the most brilliant minds sharing their insights and wisdom. My favorite thing about Masterclass, you can learn how to become a better writer from world-class writers such as Malcolm Gladwell. In his class, he teaches you important topics like researching new ideas, how to go into depth in interviews. For example, he shares this tip about not preparing “too” much for an interview because it could stifle the creative process, BRILLIANT. I highly recommend you check it out. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb today. That’s MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb. Terms apply. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Gregory of Better Way Teaches Us About Private Equity
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Alex Gregory of BetterWay LLC about private equity: · Alex’s background and how he got started in private equity · The difference between stocks and private equity · What is the overall private equity market, how large is the opportunity · How likely is it that retail investors can invest in private equity · The main reason people invest in private equity · How do you invest in private equity? · What are characteristics of good fund managers in private equity? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB250: The Wealth Snowball Recipe
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we are going to work through how to create your own Wealth Snowball: · Recipe Part #1: You can’t worry · Recipe Part #2: Gather your tools · Recipe Part #3: Pack the snow, or get your finances in order · Recipe Part #4: Push and Push, Grind Through It For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB249: Should We Use DCA for Individual Stocks or ETFs?
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer some great listener questions: · Following up with a listener on finding a brokerage that can help you buy partial shares · Should you use DCA (dollar-cost average) for individual companies or ETFs only? · What is valuation and what sites are a good resource to help investors? · Can you give me reasons to own ELE shares versus Google? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by Planet Money: Tune in to Planet Money every week for entertaining stories and insights about how money shapes our world. Stories that can’t be found anywhere else. Listen now to Planet Money from NPR -- wherever you get your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of Bear/Bull Case for Visa
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a Bird’s Eye look at the Bear/Bull Cash for Visa: · Bull case #1: network effects · Bear case #1: regulatory impacts · Bull case #2: how Visa makes money · Bear case #2: The rise of crypto · Bull case #3: The use of cash continues to dwindle · Bear case #3: The increase in too much digital and competition rising · How to ensure you understand the bear and bull case for each investment For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of Google's 10-K: How to Read
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a Bird’s Eye look at Google’s 10-k: · We discuss how we read the 10-k · We discuss how to understand the business · How to segment the 10-k into parts you can read · The importance of the CTRL-F function and all it can help you read the 10-k · The little clues you can pick up from while you read through each section · The importance of understanding the risk section · The meat and potatoes of the MD&A section · Andrew skips the 3 financials section to continue learning the business · Reading through the notes of Google For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB247: IFB247: Analyzing Apple & Tesla Through Back to the Basics
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we analyze Apple & Tesla through the lens of Back to the Basics · What does it mean when you own shares in Apple & Tesla? · How to look at the income statement for both companies · How to look at the balance sheet, what we owe vs what we own · Describing the cash flow statement as the checking account of each business · What is one big metric can we use to measure cash flows? · How can we look at capital allocation vis a vis buybacks and dilution · Why should we buy Tesla or Apple? · The price you pay matters and how does that impact investing in Apple & Tesla · The impact of dividends For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rich Howe Joins Us to Educate Us Concerning Spinoff Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Rich Howe of Stock Spinoff Investing: · How would Rich explain what a spinoff is, and how they work? · Are there certain cycles or market cycles better for spinoffs? · How do companies announce spinoffs? · How would I benefit from a company spinning off a part of the business? · Should investors stay with the parent company, or follow the spinoff? · Do spinoffs have to go through the same process as a company IPOing. · Red flags concerning spinoffs and what to avoid. · Should you buy before or after the spinoff? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com To learn more about Rich check out these links: Stock Spinoff Investing Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grace Nicolette Talks to Us About the Importance of Philanthropy
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Grace Nicolette of Center of Effective Philanthropy about the importance of giving: · Grace is the Vice President of Programming and External Relations at CEP · Grace co-hosts a podcast about giving The Giving Done Right Podcast · How can giving back benefit the donors? · How giving is different from investing, they are separate skill sets · What is the first step to becoming a good donor? · What pitfalls can donors fall into and how can we avoid them? · Can getting a big donation hurt giving over the long-term? · Grace talks to us about impacting investing and her interview with Jeremy Lin For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB246: How to Use Relative Valuation + Investing in New Companies or Current Portfolio
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four great listener questions: · How would invest if you have a company match that equals 10% in your 401k? · Should I look for new names with extra funds, or reinvest in current holdings? · Is using insider services essential to investing? · What is Relative Valuation and how should we look at it regarding adjustments, and SBC (stock-based compensation)? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Today's show is sponsored by Planet Money Podcast. With the Great Resignation, inflation on the rise, and a future recession on everyone’s minds—money is everywhere, in everything, fueling our lives. If you’re a fan of Investing for Beginners and are curious to learn something new and exciting about money every week, I recommend you listen to the Planet Money podcast from NPR. Planet Money is a different kind of world where the complex economy actually makes sense; where human stories supersede abstract theories; and where listeners can learn, laugh, and be entertained. It’s econ, down to earth. Listen now to Planet Money from NPR - wherever you get your podcasts. Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Carter of EMQQ Joins Us to Discuss Investing in China, India, and Latin America Part 2
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we continue our conversation with Kevin Carter about investing in China, India, and Latin America (LATAM). · How does EMQQ solve part of the issue of investing in China · Kevin discusses the three major trends sweeping the world · We discuss investing in foreign companies using ADRs For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Today's show is sponsored by: Masterclass Today’s show is sponsored by Masterclass, one of my favorite new mediums to learn from. They have over 150 plus of the most brilliant minds sharing their insights and wisdom. My favorite thing about Masterclass, you can learn how to become a better writer from world-class writers such as Malcolm Gladwell. In his class, he teaches you important topics like researching new ideas, how to go into depth in interviews. For example, he shares this tip about not preparing “too” much for an interview because it could stifle the creative process, BRILLIANT. I highly recommend you check it out. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb today. That’s MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb. Terms apply. Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Now, here’s part two of our conversation with Kevin Carter of EMQQ, picking up in the middle of the interview. To hear part 1, please download last weeks episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Carter of EMQQ Joins Us to Discuss Investing in China, India, and Latin America Part 1
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Kevin Carter about investing in China, India, and Latin America (LATAM). · We discuss Kevin’s background, including meeting and working Burton Malkiel, the author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street · Dispelling myths about investing in China · Is the political risk of the government taking over companies overblown, and are we overthinking these ideas? · Are there risks of companies being completely state owned? · How to think about the historical leaders imperative to take care of the Chinese people and investing in the country · What are our resources to investigate companies in emerging markets? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB245: Should You Max Out Your 401k + Resources to Learn More About Dividends
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four great listener questions: · Would it better to max out your 401k before investing in a brokerage account? · How to best use a 529 plan · Are there any books to help you get started in dividend investing? · Is there an easy way to track dividends? · When should I am to withdraw dividend income instead of reinvesting? · What is your assessment of Berkshire Hathaway as an investment? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Louisa Nicola Joins Us to Discuss Improving Your Health to Make Better Decisions
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Louisa Nicola, neurophysiologist and brain coach: · We talk about Louisa’s background · We spend some time talking about sleep and its importance related to making decisions · How you can improve your sleep · The benefits of exercise, particularly strength training · How habits affect our brain, and why our brain likes habits so much · How habits can help us make better decisions · How can stress impact our decisions, and what can we do to reduce stress? · How can the food we eat impact our decision making? · How can we use these 3 pillars of health to help improve our investing and decision making? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com If you want to learn more about Louisa: Neuro Athletics Newletter LinkedIn Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola Podcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB244: How to Deal with a Few Companies Taking a Sizable Portion of Your Portfolio, Plus Index Funds & Trust Funds
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four great listener questions: · What’s a great index fund to start DCA (dollar cost averaging) into? · How to approach the family broker as the manage the trust fund, and how to work with your family on different money issues · How to approach positions in the portfolio that grow beyond your comfort level, and should you learn more about others in your portfolio? · Should I adjust for stock-based compensation in my valuation models? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Little Package of Valuation SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of HP Inc
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a look at bird’s eye view of HPQ or HP Inc : · Why would Warren Buffett buy this company? · First step look at the top line growth or revenue growth · Brief historical look at the company. · What we are seeing from the Income Statement · Andrew dissects their demand and growth · We take a look at the balance sheet using the current ratio · Andrew discusses brand and its importance to the company · We take a look at the ROIC (return on invested capital) For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Today’s show is sponsored by BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, facilitating over 5,000,000 video sessions, voice calls, chats, and messages every month. BetterHelp set out on a mission to ensure everyone has easy, affordable, and private access to high-quality therapy. As someone who struggled with mental health earlier in life, therapy helped me better handle my struggles. If you consider giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option; it's convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash INVESTING today to get 10% off your first month. Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB243: What You Can Buy on the Dip
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat about what you can buy during the dip: · Andrew & Dave’s first type of company – GARP (growth at a reasonable price) · Andrew’s next category – Cyclicals · Andrew’s Third Category – Value with a Catalyst · Dave’s last category – World Class Companies at great prices For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: Masterclass Today’s show is sponsored by Masterclass, one of my favorite new mediums to learn from. They have over 150 plus of the most brilliant minds sharing their insights and wisdom. My favorite thing about Masterclass, you can learn how to become a better writer from world-class writers such as Malcolm Gladwell. In his class, he teaches you important topics like researching new ideas, how to go into depth in interviews. For example, he shares this tip about not preparing “too” much for an interview because it could stifle the creative process, BRILLIANT. I highly recommend you check it out. Get unlimited access to EVERY class, and as a Investing for Beginners podcast listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to MASTER CLASS dot com slash ifb now. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of Mercedez Benz
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a bird’s eye view of Mercedez Benz Group (MBGAF) · We discuss some of the challenges of tracking down the ticker because of the recent split of the company, from Daimler to Mercedez Benz · An overview of ROIC (return on invested capital) and its importance · Comparing Tesla’s ROIC to Mercedez Benz · Looking at the different models for Mercedez Benz compared to others in the industry, such as Tesla, Honda, and Toyota · How can a high dividend yield impact a potential investment For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Schrage of Money Crashers Joins Us to Talk Finance and Side Hustles
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Andrew Schrage, CEO and co-owner of Money Crashers: · How Andrew started Money Crashes and how his “side hustles” grew to become the business it is today. · How Money Crashers focused on people without much financial background and how they targeted content to help those people. · The biggest challenges he sees out there, helping people save more money, and understanding credit cards and how they work. · How Andrew describes compound interest and the impact of paying off debt · What Andrew thinks of BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) · Andrew’s thoughts on creating discipline with your money · How to look at growing income, side hustle, or reducing expenses and which will work best for people · What does he think is the biggest hangup preventing people from starting investing? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com You can learn more here from these great articles: Credit Card Advantages/Disadvantages Best Cash Back Credit Cards SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of Brookfield with Adrian of Stratosphere
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a bird's eye view of Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) with Adrian from Stratosphere.io. · How Adrian got his start in Cannabis and how he learned from his mistakes · Talking about Adrian’s background in accounting and how he overcomes FOMO. · Talking about doing research outside of the US, in Canada using company websites. · How Adrian uses Twitter to help him do research and find investment ideas · How Adrain approaches research, and his red and green tag idea · Brookfield offers a great company as a case study, with a challenging business model to understand · What Brookfield does? · What kind of returns has Brookfield generated over the years You can follow Adrian on Twitter and Stratosphere For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB242: How to Use Dollar Cost Averaging with a Fixed Amount + Defining Goodwill
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four listener questions: How do you DCA (dollar cost average) into your portfolio with a fixed amount? What brokers allow you to use fractional or partial shares? How do you transfer individual stocks to another brokerage? What are the Dogs of the Dow? What do we think of Goodwill on the balance sheet? How to get started with the Sather Research eLetter, Roth IRA vs brokerage account For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Findaro Joins us to Talk about Franchising and Opportunities for Visas
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Patrick Findaro, managing partner of Visa Franchise, along with co-founding Vetted Biz: Patrick discusses his background and how he started helping people emigrate to the US using the E2 Visa via franchising He started the Vetted Biz website to help investors learn more about franchising What kinds of different business models exist outside of restaurants in the franchise model? What is the process of getting a franchise up and running? Do the franchise agreements, leases, and visa all match up? How to analyze franchises, is it different from analyzing equities or stocks? Pros and cons of investing in franchiese versus stocks Patrick is offering access to Vetted Biz for six months to the first ten people who email him at [email protected] For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com You can find more from Patrick here: Visa Franchise Vetted Biz LinkedIn Today’s show is sponsored by: Shopify Shopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs like myself the resources once reserved for big business - customized for my needs - with a great looking online store that brings my idea to life, and tools to manage my day-to-day and drive sales Making your idea real opens endless possibilities; it’s a journey but that's the beauty of entrepreneurship Believe me, this podcast started as a way to teach beginners about investing, and has become my full-time job. Shopify powers millions of entrepreneurs just like me - from first-sale to full-scale. And every twenty-eight seconds a small business owner makes their first sale on Shopify. Get started by building and customizing your online store with no coding or design experience. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB241: How to Start Valuing Companies
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we will answer two listener questions and discuss our thoughts on valuing companies: · Is it better to pick one or the other of ETFs, S&P 500 or Total Index fund? · Can we use the VTI to evaluate REITS and how does the Little Package of Valuation work? · What are our thoughts on valuation. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: Medcline As someone who recently struggled with acid reflux after my recent heart attack, I was concerned because the symptoms are similar. And not to mention the struggles to sleep while suffering from acid reflux. I found something to help you like it's helped me, Medcline. That's right, whether you suffer from painful nighttime acid reflux, shoulder pain, or both, the MedCline patented pillow system is designed to cushion your body in a sleeping position that is supremely comfortable, doctor-recommended, and clinically proven to provide effective, natural acid reflux or shoulder pain relief and a better night's sleep. In fact, 95% of patients reported an overall improvement in sleep quality when using MedCline. Now get 20% off when you go to Medcline.com/investing and get a better night's sleep today. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein You can find the transcript of today's show below: Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Taylor Joins Us to Discuss Value Investing and the Importance of Journaling
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Jake Taylor, CEO of Farnam Street Investments and co-host of Value After Hours: How did Jake get started in the investing world? How does Jake think about value investing and has his perspective changed over the years? What are Jake’s thoughts on projecting future results How to think about base rates Jake talks about some of his investing mistakes from base rates, and what he learned from those mistakes Jake’s opinion on DIY investing and how investing information flows learning to deal with those ideas What the market needs to generate good returns How Jake uses Journalytic to help him keep track of his investment thought process For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com You can find more from Jake here: Twitter Journalytic Farnam Street Investments Value Investor Hours Today’s show is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, facilitating over 5,000,000 video sessions, voice calls, chats, and messages every month. BetterHelp set out on a mission to ensure everyone has easy, affordable, and private access to high-quality therapy. As someone who struggled with mental health earlier in life, therapy helped me better handle my struggles. If you consider giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option; it's convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash INVESTING today to get 10% off your first month. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB240: Why You Should Avoid Buying the Dip
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk discuss why you should not to buy the dip in the markets: · Try to avoid expensive stocks · Avoiding value traps · The potential of crypto and the minefield that exists in the sector · Avoid IPOs and SPACs For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Thomas Joins Us to Discuss REITs
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk to Brad Thomas, the leading REIT analysts, *How Brad started in real estate, and what is a REIT? *How REITs can provide advantages for individual investors *How investors can get started investing in REITs *What areas to look for to take advantage of REITs *An overview of the REIT sectors *The Impact of Power Centers and locations + product mix For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB239: Why Time in the Market is More Important Than Timing the Market
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer two plus great questions: · Explaining Fibonacci retracements and why we don't use charting as an investing strategy · The drawbacks to trying to time the market and holding cash waiting for the perfect opportunity · How to research companies or industries in emerging markets or industries and the struggles you might encounter For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein You can find the transcript of today's show below: Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. I love this podcast because it crushes your dreams and getting rich quick. They got me into reading stats for anything you're tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern with a step-by-step premium investing guide for beginners. Your path to financial freedom starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Levin of OpenInvest Joins us to Discuss Sustainable Finance
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Josh Levin, co-founder and chief strategy officer of OpenInvest: · How Josh got into sustainable finance · How his background led him to his career and his love of nature helped spur his desire to create sustainable finance · How OpenInvest helps drive sustainable finance and the tools they offer · What kinds of changes he sees coming as a result of technology and how people use their money, particularly in the younger generation. · His thoughts on the criticism that ESG doesn't make much of an impact and how to reframe the question · How to get started in sustainable finance For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact [email protected] to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. I love this podcast because it crushes your dreams and getting rich quick. They got me into reading stats for anything you're tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern with a step-by-step premium investing guide for beginners. Your path to financial freedom starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB238: Using Your 401k Match to It's Fullest, and What is the Best 401k Allocation?
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer three great listener questions: How to get started as a young investor under 18 Should I invest totally in my 401k with 100% stocks, or use a different allocation, if I am under 30? How to treat your 401k match For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by Medcline: As someone who recently struggled with acid reflux after my recent heart attack, I was concerned because the symptoms are similar. And not to mention the struggles to sleep while suffering from acid reflux. I found something to help you like it's helped me, Medcline. That's right, whether you suffer from painful nighttime acid reflux, shoulder pain, or both, the MedCline patented pillow system is designed to cushion your body in a sleeping position that is supremely comfortable, doctor-recommended, and clinically proven to provide effective, natural acid reflux or shoulder pain relief and a better night's sleep. In fact, 95% of patients reported an overall improvement in sleep quality when using MedCline. Now get 20% off when you go to Medcline.com/investing and get a better night's sleep today. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Feroldi Discusses the Importance of Quality and Valuation
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Brian Ferodli about finding quality companies and the importance of valuation: · What he sees in the markets today · How to profit from investments in a way that you can use today. · The quality filters he uses to find great investments · The importance of valuation and determining where the company is in their life cycle · The Importance of potential and finding companies with the potential to grow 5x to 10x For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: Shopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs like myself the resources once reserved for big business - customized for my needs - with a great-looking online store that brings my idea to life and tools to manage my day-to-day and drive sales. Go to Shopify.com/beginners to start your FREE trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB237: The Impact of Proxy Voting and Investing in Money Losing Companies
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer some great listener questions: How do we feel about investing in companies with ESG concerns? What are our thoughts of investing in precious metals or metals? How does the Proxy statement work, and voting for our values How do we deal with companies losing money over a year? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: Allegiance Gold SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing Dividends with DivGro, A Dividend Growth Investor
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Ferdi from the DivGro: How did he get started in dividend investing, and why dividend growth investing? How does he finds companies to buy, and what his criteria for investments are based on? The differences between Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings What kinds of resources does he use to find the best investments How he handles dividend cuts and portfolio management The importance of changing your perspective and investigating other approaches You can find more from Ferdi here: DivGro Blog @divgro FerdiS on Seeking Alpha Portfolio-insight.com Ferdi Scheepers on TheStreet.com’s Dividend Strategists: Today's show is sponsored by: BetterHelp For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird's Eye View of IBM
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a bird's eye view of IBM: · We talk about the top line or revenue growth of the company · Next, we discuss the operating margins of IBM · Andrew and I talk about the different margins of companies, ie. Visa and Costco · We look at the acquisitions and cash flow statement for IBM · Final verdict on an investment in IBM For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Maggiulli Joins Us To Talk About Just Keep Buying
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Nick Maggiulli, author Of Dollars and Data and the new book: Just Keep Buying: · What drew him to dollars and data, and why did he start his blog, Of Dollars and Data? · The impact of fees on long-term results · How to improve your savings rates and some of the things holding people back from saving more · Nick discusses the importance of raising your income · Nick's thoughts on debt, what kind of debt you have, and its impact · How to flip the narrative and keep investing during downtimes · The importance of dollar cost averaging or DCA · How to start investing in your 401k as a younger investor Today’s show is sponsored by: BetterHelp For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB236: Differences Between ETFs and Mutual Funds, Investing in Companies Beyond Fair Value
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer three great listener questions: · The differences between investing in mutual funds and ETFs · Why we advocate for investing in individual stocks · How to deal with dollar cost averaging into a company that has grown beyond its fair value · How to start building your portfolio following Andrew's eLetter picks and the importance of a time horizon For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Stein from Money For the Rest of Us Podcast Discusses Closed-End Funds and Commodities
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with David Stein of Money for the Rest of Us podcast, and the book of the same name: · David explains Closed-End Funds to us · Differences between open and closed-end funds and ETFs · The best strategy to invest in closed-end funds · Good resources to research closed-end funds · What are the best accounts to use for closed-end funds · We get David's take on the commodity market For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB235: Static Dividend Payers and Risk-Free Rates for Valuation
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss: · What is an average investor or beginner? · What are our thoughts on Robo-advisors? · Thoughts on companies that pay a static dividend? · How do you approach the risk-free rates for valuation models For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vitaliy Katsenelson Discusses Having Soul in the Game and the Importance of Habits
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Vitaliy Katsenelson about his new book, Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life · We ask Vitaliy if he is an investor who writes or a writer who invests. · What drove him to write this new book? · Why everyone should write, it helps you think better; plus, as an investor, it acts as a journal concerning your decisions. · How writing can help you help you change your mind; as you grow, you learn, and writing can help you grow your thinking. · How to develop better habits, start small. · How to develop the skill of meditating. · What he means by "Soul in the Game." · The importance of Stoic philosophy and how it gives us an operating system for life. You can learn more about Vitaliy and his investment firm, IMA, here and read all of his articles here. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking About the Importance of KPIs with Braden Denis of Stratosphere
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Braden Denis of Stratosphere.io: · Braden talks about what excites him in the markets currently, including focusing on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). · The ability to get started and how much easier today than it was five years ago, with lower fees, better products, and more information available. · How he uses KPIs to simplify his investment process and use them to track your company's performance. · Using KPIs to compare companies and the usefulness of the comparisons. · Creating a simple checklist using KPIs to help them narrow down their investment choices. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB235: Bird's Eye View of Walmart
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss: · A Bird's Eye view of Walmart · Starting to learn the company via the 10-k; if you understand the business, move on to the rest of the 10-k. · Focus on the top line growth or revenue growth · Understanding the process of analyzing a company and using that knowledge to compare it to other companies. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IFB234: Deciding to Dollar Cost Average into New Ideas or Current Portfolio
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss: · Whole life insurance and how they work as a general rule · How much should you have for an emergency fund before starting to invest · How to decide on which ideas to dollar cost average in a portfolio, new investments, or current holdings? · How quickly should you dollar cost average, should you hold back until market conditions improve? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking Real Estate and 401k with Katie Gatti from Money with Katie
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Katie Gatti from the Money with Katie podcast and blog. · The advice that everyone should buy a house is completely wrong, and how she thinks about housing, owning vs. renting · Deep dive into real estate and how to find something you can comfortably own · How to start investing in 401k and setting your budget to allow you to succeed early · How to set up your investment accounts to take advantage of the tax savings · What are some of the bigger mistakes beginners make with 401ks, and how to avoid them · Uncovering a Target Date fund and how they work · Why aren't there more women in finance, and how to change that status For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creating Retirement Security with James Canole
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss retirement planning with James Canole of Root Financial Partners. Some common misconceptions about retirement planning. How to plan for having security in your retirement. How to develop safety or security in your retirement Avoiding working too long and retiring when you are ready Does the 4% Rule still apply? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices