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Screening for Ben Graham Value Stocks
What kind of value stocks would Ben Graham, the father of value investing, be looking at in 2021? (0:45) - Advance Screening With Research Wizard (4:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (14:30) - Big Takeaways From Benjamin Graham: HIBB, CODX, QDEL, DHT, RKT [email protected]

Stocks are at New Highs: Should You Buy?
For many investors, it’s difficult to buy stocks at the top. (0:45) - Buying Stocks During Momentum And Growth: Stocks At All Time Highs (4:15) - Timing The Market: Is An ETF The Safe Way To Gain Exposure? (10:30) - Building A Strong Portfolio: Stocks To Keep On Your Radar (19:15) - Episode Roundup: VOO, FB, GOOGL, UNP, NVDA, MU, GE   [email protected]

The Hottest Value Stock ETFs to Buy Now
Value stocks are king of the world in 2021. Which ETFs are on top? (1:15) - Value ETFs That Could Win Big (9:45) - Investing In More Niche Stock Plays (20:00) - What Has Caused This Rotation Into Value Investing And Will It Continue? (27:35) - Episode Roundup: VTV, RZV, RPV, XSVM, FOVL, AVUV, PSCE [email protected]

AMC Insiders are Selling: Should You?
When a cluster of corporate insiders buy their own shares at the same time, it sends a powerful signal. But what happens when they’re selling? (0:45) - What Should You Do With Your Meme Stock Gains? (6:25) - Insider Buying and Selling: What It All Means For Your Portfolio (22:45) - Big Takeaways From The Current Insider Activity (28:00) - Episode Roundup: AMC, GME, BBBY, EXPR, WEN, BGS [email protected]

The Value Investor’s Biggest Challenge
Is patience a virtue, or a curse, in stock investing? (0:45) - Exploring The Specialty Retail Stores: Niche Shopping (10:10) - The Positives and Negatives of Value Investing: Top Stock Picks (21:05) - Episode Roundup: ECHS, AMZN, GIII, EXPR, GPS, LE, PXD, JPM [email protected]

How to Find the Hottest Stocks This Summer
Just because tech and growth stocks have cooled, doesn’t mean there aren’t hot industries. Here’s how to find the stocks with big momentum in 2021. (0:45) - The Hottest Industries of Summer 2021 (5:00) - Tracey’s Top Picks To Keep On Your Radar (19:45) - Episode Roundup: AMH, APLE, BAC, HVT, NDLS [email protected]

Big Cap Chinese Stocks: Values or Traps?
Many Chinese stocks have sold off in 2021. Is this a buying opportunity? (0:45) - The Chinese Stocks Are Selling Off: Buying Opportunity or Value Trap? (5:35) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (18:20) - Big Takeaways From Chinese Stocks: BABA, JD, TCEHY, BIDU, TAL

Is Your Favorite Stock a Zacks Strong Sell?
Don’t panic. Many of the best performing stocks of the last decade have been low Zacks Ranks. Here’s what it means. (1:00) - Understanding The Zacks Ranking System (12:15) - What To Do If Your Stock Drops To A Strong Sell: Navigating Volatility  (17:45) - Stocks To Keep On Your Radar (28:10) - Episode Roundup: NFLX, MU, BABA, FVRR, JKS [email protected]

How to Screen for Cheap Growth Stocks
With many growth stocks in a correction, especially the hot tech stocks, are any of them now values? (1:00) - Screening For Growth Stocks With A Dip (9:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (27:00) - Big Takeaways From The Recent Pullback: VSH, PHM, LL, MAN, HUNT [email protected]

Are You a Glass Half Full or Half Empty Investor?
Buying the stock market weakness? Or staying on the sidelines? Your outlook may determine your investing strategy during corrections. (0:45) - Growth Stock Sell Off (5:45) - Stocks On Sale: Is This A Time To Buy or Sell? (10:00) - Top Picks To Keep On Your Radar (21:10) - Is An ETF The Safer Play? (27:20) - Episode Roundup:

Will Warren Buffett Have the Last Laugh?
Apparently, the head of Berkshire Hathaway is out of touch. Again. (0:45) - The Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting (7:05) - Is Warren Buffett Really Losing His Touch? (19:15) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (29:00) - Episode Roundup: BG, JPM, BZH, HZO, MT [email protected]

How Do You Pick Buy and Hold Stocks?
Tips on how to pick stocks to own for the next 5 to 10 years or even longer. (0:35) - What Should You Be Buying As A Long Term Investor? (3:00) - Tips To Help Build A Strong Portfolio (9:35) - Understanding Stocks That Are Trading Sideways (15:30) - Episode Roundup: SH, ULTA, TRIP, MCD, AMZN, GM [email protected]

Should You Buy When Warren Buffett Buys?
The head of Berkshire Hathaway has such a cult following that some value investors like to buy each of his stock moves. But is that a smart move?  (0:45) - Should You Be Following Warren Buffett’s Trades? (3:30) - Breaking Down Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio (9:50) - Well Established Cheap Companies (16:30) - VZ, CVX, RH, MGY, MLHR, ABBV, STNE  [email protected]

Do You Have to Own Tech Stocks?
Technology has been one of the hottest sectors in recent years. Does that make it a must-own? (0:45) - Creating A Portfolio Without Technology Stocks (4:30) - Portfolio Breakdown Of An Everyday Investor (10:45) - Reacting To A Selloff: What Did He Buy? (17:20) - The Big Takeaways From The Everyday Investor (22:15) - Episode Roundup: SHW, OLN, DOW, F, T, AAPL, MSFT, INTC, FAST [email protected]

Warning: Do You Know Your P/E Ratio?
Not all P/E ratios are alike. Many value investors make this easy mistake. (0:45) - Understanding P/E Ratios: Breaking Down Funko (9:50) - Tracey’s Top Picks Using P/E (22:20) - Episode Roundup: FNKO, LEN, TSLA, W, GIII [email protected]

Where Should You Be Investing as the Economy Recovers?
Forget about a US recession in 2021. The concern is about the possibility of overheating and inflation. (1:45) - U.S Economy Bounce Back: Everything Investors Need To Know (11:30) - Understanding The BLS Core Index (18:00) - Should Investors Be Concerned About Inflation? (29:45) - Are We Seeing Signs Of A Bubble? (35:30) - Stocks To Keep On Your Radar (43:00) - Episode Roundup: QQQM, FAST, UNH, ABT, LOGI, PCRFY, QRVO, GOOGL [email protected]

Screening for Triple Threat Stocks: Value, Growth and Dividends
Is it possible for investors to find cheap stocks that have double digit growth and that also pay a great dividend yield? (0:30) - The Power Combo: Value, Growth and Income (7:30) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (22:10) - Episode Roundup: WSBC, TROW, ABBV, ATCO, MDC,  EC [email protected]

Should You Buy the Coinbase IPO?
Coinbase is the hottest IPO of the year but history shows it could be a wild ride. (0:45) - Coinbase IPO: 2021’s Hottest IPO (3:00) - What Can You Learn From Past IPO’s (8:45) - Understanding Coinbase: What Should Investors Expect? (12:20) - Tracey’s IPO Regrets: Missed Opportunities (20:15) - Episode Roundup: COIN, FB, SNAP, ABNB, TLRY, GOOGL, V [email protected]

5 Top Ranked Value Stocks to Buy Now
Who cares if the stock indexes are hitting new highs? Value investors can still find great companies on sale. (1:00) - Where Can You Find Strong Value Stocks Right Now? (7:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (24:15) - Episode Roundup: KBH, LEN, WGO, THO, GIII, PAG, ZEUS, MT, BG, SAFM, TM [email protected]

How Many Stocks Should You Own?
If you’re going to buy individual stocks, why not buy your best ideas? Tracey explores what is the optimum number and how to find them. (0:45) - Building A Strong Stock Market Portfolio (5:00) - Best Idea Stocks: Knowing When To Add To A Position (12:50) - Finding The Right Stocks For Your Portfolio (22:10) - Episode Roundup: FB, SONY, AAPL, GOOS, CMG, SQ, ABT, LLY [email protected]

How to Avoid Traps and Find the Hidden Gem Stocks
Hopes and dreams isn’t a business plan. Buy companies that are winning in 2021. Don’t settle for less. (1:10) - The Importance Of Fundamentals (10:00) - Alternatives Options For Stocks With Hopes And Dreams: Tracey’s Top Picks (22:45) - Episode Roundup: V, TSLA, GME, SNE, FNKO [email protected]

How to Invest for the 2021 Earnings Boom
First quarter earnings are expected to be up 19.3% year-over-year with even stronger growth later in the year. (1:45) - Breaking Down The Top Performers During Earnings Season (10:30) - What Industries Struggled The Most? (15:40) - The Pandemic Stock Plays: Are They Still A Good Investment? (25:15) - Where Should You Be Looking Within The Energy Industry? (29:50) - Episode Roundup: LUV, UAL, DAL, SAVE, ZM, AMZN, TGT, DKS, M, MAC, CVX [email protected]

Should You Buy Community Bank Stocks in 2021?
The last decade has been awful for bank stock investors as returns have lagged. But is 2021 the dawn of a new day? (0:45) - Finding The Right Bank Stocks For Your Portfolio (6:10) - Gaining Exposure Through ETFs (14:25) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (26:15) - The Big Takeaways From The Banking Industry: QABA, FRC, CMA, WSBC, WASH, UCBI [email protected]

The Investing Book You Must Read in 2021
Tracey can’t stop thinking about this hot new book on money. (1:00). - Investing Lessons From Morgan Housel (4:20) - The Power Of Compounding (10:30) - The Benefit Of Buy and Hold: Long Term Investing (19:10) - What Kind Of Stocks Are Good For A Buy and Hold Strategy? (28:20) - Episode Roundup: VOO, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, BAC, UNP [email protected]

One Year Later: Lessons from the Coronavirus Stock Sell-Off
What did you do with your investment portfolio when the coronavirus crisis hit in spring of 2020? (0:45) - Lessons To Learn From The Pandemic Selloff (12:30) - Stock Screener Criteria: Finding Today’s Value Stocks (17:15) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (23:30) - Episode Roundup: PINS, PAG, EC, TM, TRTN [email protected]

5 Innovative Companies That Will Pay You Cold Hard Cash
Who says you have to own “boring” utilities, insurers and telecoms to get big dividends? (0:45) - Finding Innovative Dividend Stocks (5:15) - A Checklist For A Good Dividend Stock (15:35) - REITs With High Dividend Attraction  (26:50) - PotashCorp's Digital Retail Push (31:05) - Why Are Dividends So Important To A Portfolio? (39:30) - Episode Roundup: MFST, IBM, CVX, XOM,  ABBV, IIPR, WY, NTR, AAPL, MLHR, AVGO [email protected]

Why Warren Buffett Can’t Quit the Old Economy
With technology stocks soaring, Berkshire Hathaway went all in on oil and telecom. (0:40) - What Can We Learn From The New 13F Filings (5:10) - Warren Buffett Buys Verizon: Breaking Down Berkshire Hathaway’s Portfolio (19:50) - Understanding Warren Buffett’s Investment Strategy: The Annual Letter (31:45) - Should You Be Investing In The Old Economy? (38:20) - Episode Roundup: VZ, CVX, OXY, WFC, BAC, JPM, AAPL, GOLD, PNC, MTB, KSU, UMP, CSX

How to Invest in Blockchain Stocks in 2021
Do you own the blockchain technology? Here’s how to get some exposure. (1:00) - Blockchain Industry Growth Explodes: Where Should Investors Be Looking? (8:35) - How Do You Find Companies Using Blockchain Technology? (16:00) - Cryptocurrencies On This Rise: Should Investors Be Paying Attention To Bitcoin? (23:40) - How To Approach Blockchain Stocks As A New Investor: Starting A Position  (27:35) - Episode Roundup: CBOE, KODK, ICLK, ACN, IBM, MSTR, TSLA, SQ, DAC [email protected]

Should You Buy the Travel Stocks?
Travel companies are beginning to see green shoots as coronavirus vaccines roll out around the world. Is there still time to get in? (0:20) - Where To Invest When Things Slowly Get Back To Normal (3:30) - Will Travel Stocks Benefit The Most When The Economy Reopens (7:20) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (26:00) - Episode Roundup: PLYA, HT, EXPE, TRIP, TRVG, BKNG, RCL [email protected]

How to Create a Stock Portfolio
You want to buy stocks. But how do you create a portfolio? (1:00) - New Investors:  How To Create A Stock Portfolio (6:30) - How To Start A Position In Growth Stocks: ETF Safety  (12:50) - Does Buying What You Know Really Work? (23:30) - Episode Roundup: WBA, JNJ, CMG, LULU, XLK, QQQM [email protected]

The Most Basic Value Stock Screen Ever
Looking for value stocks? Keep it simple with a basic value screen that still packs a lot of punch.
Should You Buy Stocks with Negative Earnings?
Some of the hottest companies on Wall Street have negative earnings. Should you buy them?

Using ETFs to Buy Deep Value Stocks
The targeted, specialty ETFs are all the rage in 2021. Should value investors be using them to find deep value? (0:40) - Is Now The Time To Buy Into ETFs? (6:10) - Finding The Right ETF For You: Tracey’s Top Picks (17:30) - The Big Benefit of ETFs (21:50) - Episode Roundup: ARKK, QVAL, DEEP, FOVL, RPV, VBR [email protected]

Are Young Investors Secretly Value Investors?
The WSB/Reddit short squeeze traders were mostly trading in stocks that have, historically, been considered values. Is a new generation of investors falling in love with value? (1:30) - The Rise of The Retail Investor: What Stocks Are They Buying? (7:20) - How Does This Compare To The Dot-com Bubble? (13:00) - Buying FANG: Do Stock Splits Help Investors Buy Into Higher Priced Stocks? (17:15) - Where Are New Investors Getting Their Stock Tips? (21:45) - Are The Short Squeeze Plays Over? (27:00) - Episode Roundup: GME, HYMTF, TSLA, AAPL, AMZN, AMC, GM, LGND,  CCIV

My Best Advice to New Value Investors
New to stocks? 7 tips for becoming a better value investor. (0:45) - Understanding What Value Investing Really Means (4:10) - Breaking Down Netflix’s Current Valuation (8:50) - Patience Is Key: Finding The Right Stock For You (19:30) -Keeping A Watchlist: Can Value Investors Buy In Growth Industries? (24:00) - Tracey’s Top Tips For Value Investing (36:15) - Episode Roundup: NFLX, CSIQ, GME, ABBV, LULU, COLM, FB, SNE, AAPL [email protected]

Value Investors: Should You Cash in Your Short Squeeze Stock?
The Wall Streets Bets traders are targeting heavily shorted value stocks in 2021. What if you own one that has suddenly soared? (0:45) - Value Investing Stocks Get A Boost (6:20) - Should You Be Selling If You Were Invested In These High Flyers? (15:30) - Episode Roundup: GME, BGS, BBW, EXPR, BBBY, SKT, SHAK, [email protected]

Lessons from the Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks
The best long-term performing stocks might not be the ones you think. There’s a lot to learn from seeing a list of the 30-year winners. (0:45) - Best Performing Stocks In The S&P 500 (5:40) - Lessons To Help Build Wealth (17:30) -  Tech Giants and Other Surprise Stocks That Made The List (26:20) - Big Takeaways From These Top Performers (32:00) - Episode Roundup: MNST, GE, PFE, MRK, XOM, INTC, CSCO, MSFT, DELL, AMZN, KSU, LOW, HD, SBUX, MCD, NFLX [email protected]

Do P/E Ratios Even Matter Anymore?
Value investors have screened for stocks using a low P/E ratio for decades. But does that still work in 2021? (0:45) - How Does P/E Impact A Stock? (5:20) - Finding Value Within A Specific Industry: Tracey’s Top Picks (16:50) - Episode Roundup: AMZN, FB, PINS, SNAP, TWTR, MSFT, TSM, AVGO, MU, INTC, AMAT, CTSH, GM [email protected]

How to Invest for the Coming Ag Supercycle
Corn, soybean and wheat prices have soared to multi-year highs in 2021 prompting hopes that a new day is about to dawn in the agriculture industry. (0:45) - Everything You Need To Know About The Agriculture Industry (5:10) - Where Should Investors Look To Invest? (10:00) - Farming Equipment Manufacturers: Should You Be Waiting For A Pullback? (16:30) - Companies Who Use The Farming Products: Consumer Products (22:05) - Farmland Partners: Is An ETF A Good Way To Gain Exposure? (29:00) - Episode Roundup: NTR, MOS, CF, DE, AGCO, TSCO, INGR, BG, ADM, ANDE, FPI, LAND [email protected]

Energy Stocks: Values or Traps in 2021?
Energy stocks haven’t yet returned to pre-pandemic highs. Is this a buying opportunity with the vaccine on the way? (0:45). - Should You Be Investing In Energy Stocks? (4:30) - Breaking Down Big Oil Companies (15:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (29:00) - Episode Roundup: XOM, CVX, FANG, EOG, PXD, MGY [email protected]

Should You Buy the Cybersecurity Stocks in 2021?
Cybersecurity companies saw red-hot growth in 2020 with analysts expecting more to come. After the stocks soared last year, is it too late to jump in? (0:30) - The Booming Cyber Security Market: Everything You Need To Know (4:30) - What Are The Best Way’s To Get Exposure? (8:10) - Why Is CrowdStrike So Popular With Investors? (14:00) - Small Cap Stock Plays In Cyber Security (18:20) - Should Investors Wait For A Pullback In The Market? (23:00) - Episode Roundup: BUG, CIBR, CRWD, FEYE, ZS, QLYS, MCFE

Top Classic Value Stocks to Start 2021
After a red-hot stock market in 2020, are there ANY stocks that are dirt cheap and have rising earnings estimates to start 2021? (0:30) - The Basics of Value Investing: Best Classic Value Stocks (3:40) - Stock Screener Criteria: How To Find The Right Picks (8:05) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (25:15) - Are Some Of These Companies Being Ignored By Wall Street? (28:30) - Episode Roundup: RE, GM, KBH, MDC, MFC, NMRK, ODP, SANM, WRK [email protected]

Should You Sell Your Big Winner Stocks?
One of the most difficult parts of investing is knowing when to sell your stocks. After a red hot 2020, what should you do? (1:10) - When Is The Right Time To Sell A Stock? (9:30) - Finding A System That Works Best For You (15:10) - How Much Of Your Position Should You Sell? (22:20) - How To Evaluate Your Current FANG Positions (30:15) - Event Based Stock Rally’s: Do You Take The Profit and Run? (40:00) - Episode Roundup: VCEL, TSLA, FB, CHWY, BABA, TTD, ZM, SQ, BIDU, ROKU

5 Value Stock Breakout Stars of 2020
Forget growth stocks. Some value stocks have momentum heading into 2021. And they’re still cheap.  (1:00) - How Should Investors Prepare For 2021? (9:50) - Stock Screener and Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (29:20) - Episode Roundup: SGC, ONEW, HZO, R, AMKR, DELL, TM [email protected]

Economic Predictions: Will 2021 be a Boom or a Bust?
Common Wall Street belief is that the vaccine will lead to an economic recovery by next summer and there will be a boom. But there are still risks that all stock investors should know heading into 2021.  (1:00) - What To Expect From The Stock Market Heading Into 2021 (7:50) - Should Investors Be Concerned About A Recession? (11:45) - Breaking Down The United States Stimulus Package (19:15) - Unemployment and Small Business Aide (29:10) - Are We Reaching The Top Of The Stock Market? (36:00) - What Stocks Should Investors Keep Their Eyes On? (45:20) - Episode Roundup: WSBC, CMA, PXD, AMZN, AAPL, NVDA, GOLD

How to Start Value Investing in 2021
Interested in buying value stocks in the new year? Here are 4 strategies to get you started. (0:45) - Becoming A Value Investor In 2021 (4:40) - Breaking Down The Royce Value Trust (8:50) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (21:00) - Episode Roundup: RVT, IWM, VBR, RZV, SWVI, MIK, BZH, GM, AAWW [email protected]

Social Media Shopping: Who Will Cash In?
The big social media sites are rolling out new shopping features right on their apps. Is this the future of retail? (1:30) - Social Media Shopping: Is It Really Working? (8:45) - What Are Some Of The Ways You Can Shop On Social Media? (15:35) - How Is This Impacting The World Of Influencers? (21:20) - Will Pintrest Be Able To Compete With Instagram? (33:40) - Will All Social Media Platforms Be Able To Create A Marketplace? (41:10) - Who Will Be The Big Winners? (45:00) - Episode Roundup: FB, SHOP, SNAP, TWTR, MSFT, PINS [email protected]

5 of 2020’s Hottest Value Stocks
It wasn’t just FAANG that posted big gains in 2020, many value stocks outperformed too. (1:00) - Value Investors Taking Advantage of Sell Offs (4:10) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (15:30) - What Stocks Didn’t Rebound and Why (21:00) - Episode Roundup: CSIQ, IIPR, RH, HIBB, PENN, BHF, CS, MET, SIG, MDC [email protected]

Stocks: Overvalued or Cheap Heading Into 2021?
S&P 500 earnings are expected to rise 21% in 2021 and that may be too conservative as the coronavirus vaccine rolls out. (1:00) - Understanding The Current Valuation Of The Stock Market (7:45) - What Should We Expect From Earnings Going Into 2021? (14:20) - How Are The Large Cap Companies Performing? (19:00) - Small Cap Stocks Rebound: What Is Driving This Performance? (27:45) - Episode Roundup: IJR, SLY, IWM, AAPL, INTC, SE, DOCU, TDOC   [email protected]

How to Screen for Top Small Cap Value Stocks
Small cap value stocks finally came alive in November 2020 with their best month of the year. Is more to come in 2021?  (0:45) - Small Cap Value Stocks Positive Performance  (6:10) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (17:45) - Episode Roundup: BSET, BZH, WLKP, TGLS, PLUS, VBR [email protected]