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| 133. December 2024 Mailbag | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:50:57 | |
In the December mailbag, Jason and Jeff dive into their final Q&A session for 2024, sharing insights on feeling rich versus poor, the risks of quantum computing to Bitcoin, and whether Lindy is a commodity business. The hosts also unveil plans for the 2025 portfolio contest. Have a question for a future mailbag? Send them to us at any time! 01:12 Welcome to the Last Q&A of the Year 03:22 Discussing Market Valuations and Investment Strategies 13:26 Balancing Saving and Spending: Listener Questions 26:14 Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security 30:38 Diversification and Financial Exposure 31:06 QuantumScape and Investment Strategies 32:16 The Role of ASML in Modern Technology 34:17 Understanding Lindy's Industrial Gas Business 43:12 2025 Portfolio Contest 50:15 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Companies mentioned: ASAN, ASML, BOC, LIN, NVDA, OM, QS, TDOC, ZM ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| Stocks Unscripted: Costco (COST) | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:12:40 | |
We're trying something new! We want to have unscripted conversations about specific stocks. In this episode, we're talking about Costco and how Jeff really wants to buy shares but feels they're too expensive. Let us know what you think about this new show idea! ***************************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Bluesky: @investingpod.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted 00:00 Introduction and New Format Announcement 01:10 Discussing Costco: A Stock to Watch 02:56 Costco's Business Model and Market Position 04:37 Personal Experiences and Anecdotes 06:45 Valuation Concerns and Investment Strategy 12:15 Conclusion and Call for Feedback | |||
| 126. October 2024 Mailbag | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:56:51 | |
It’s the October mailbag! This month, Jason and Jeff answer questions about the importance of maintaining cash reserves, insights on investing in individual stocks through 401k plans, strategies for valuing high-growth companies, the role of ethical considerations in investment decisions, and more. Do you have a question for the mailbag? Send it to the show at the email below or on social media. Companies mentioned: AER, BA, ENPH, FTAI, HEIC, SEDG ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| 63. Peter Atwater: The Confidence Map | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:54:02 | |
Have you ever been absolutely, utterly confident in an outcome, only to get a rude awakening when things go very differently? Well, you're not alone. Behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater has made it his mission to help more people understand the role of confidence in human decision making, outcomes, and how it's rooted in "our desire for certainty and control." In this week's show, Jeff and Jason talk with Peter about his new book, The Confidence Map: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity. They discuss his background, his decision to leave a successful banking career and start over at 45, and and how The Confidence Map came to be, and how it can help people make better decisions in many aspects of their lives. In the second part of the show, Jason and Jeff share their thoughts on the book and the conversation with Peter, and how the concepts in the book can fit in the investor's toolbox. Companies mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B Buy The Confidence Map on Amazon. Peter Atwater on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Peter_Atwater We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 | |||
| 62. Becoming Brian Feroldi | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:45:58 | |
Brian Feroldi is a leading expert in investing, helping hundreds of thousands of people avoid mistakes and make better decisions. But he wasn't always an expert, and over the past two decades he's made plenty of mistakes. In this week's show, Jeff and Jason talk with Brian about his history, including his beginnings as an individual investor, his origin story as a thought leader and expert, and how he's built Long Term Mindset into a business that continues to help a growing number of people find their own success. Find Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Brian's newsletter and education courses: BrianFeroldi.com/newsletter We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 | |||
| 61. July Mailbag | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:48:41 | |
You have questions? We have answers. In this edition of our semi-regular mailbag, we took listener questions about capital scarcity, measuring CEO performance, the ongoing AI bubble, and whether Threads will prove good for Meta Technologies. We also shared a listener note describing how they've made massive financial strides in recent years. In the second part of the show, we announce the upcoming Money Collaborative 2023 event we are doing with some of our favorite finance friends! We hope you can join us. For more details on it, visit moneycollaborative.com Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, BAH, CRWD, FTNT, META, MSFT, NVDA, OKTA, PANW, PTON, SNAP, TSM, ZS We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 | |||
| 60. Smattering Portfolio Q2 Review | 08 Jul 2023 | 01:04:12 | |
It may be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the year. That means it's time to review the 16 stocks across the five "team" in the 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest! The good news: The five portfolios are up a combined 31% so far this year! The bad news: The best performing team is the "un-portfolio." It's all Jeff's fault. This week, Jeff and Jason share an update on all of the companies in the contest, and share their latest thoughts. In the second part of the show, Jason asks Jeff for his thoughts on financial independence, and topic that, surprisingly, we haven't talked very much about. Companies mentioned: AMC, AMZN, BIP, BLNK, BOC, CRWD, DDOG, LMND, MELI, META, NKE, OM, SPG, TREX, TSM, TSLA, TTD Episode 30: Introducing the 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-smattering/episodes/30--December-Mailbag-and-Introducing-the-2023-Smattering-Portfolio-Contest-e1s0pgj Episode 32: 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest Stocks Reveal: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-smattering/episodes/32--Smattering-Portfolio-2023-Reveal-e1sm10p We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 59. Fighting Chimps and Picking Stocks | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:58:48 | |
Whether it's driving, picking stocks, or fighting chimpanzees, humans often overestimate their actual skill level. In this week's show, Jason and Jeff discuss this reality, and what you can do as an investor to counter your own human nature. Topics include discovering the difference between luck and skill with investing, how to find useful lessons, and the power of humility and giving yourself grace. (Hat tip to Alex Morris for a tweet that inspired part of today's show.) In the second part of the show, Jason and Jeff argue over whether we're in a bull market or not, and whether it really matters. (Hint, it doesn't, except for when it does.) Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, FRC, MELI, META, MSFT, RDFN, ZM We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 Alex Morris' tweet: https://twitter.com/TSOH_Investing/status/1673696074312167425 | |||
| 58. Travis Hoium on Asymmetric Investing | 24 Jun 2023 | 01:01:56 | |
To some degree, every stock investor is looking for asymmetric returns. While the market delivers, on average, around 10% in gains each year, stocks also provide the rare opportunity to earn substantial multiples on your initial investment. Travis Hoium has spent years looking for those winners, and now he's helping people find them. An engineer by training and longtime writer for The Motley Fool, Travis is also the founder of the Asymmetric Investing newsletter, where he provides access to research on stocks he thinks have the potential – and characteristics – to deliver asymmetric returns. Recently, Travis sat down with Jason and Jeff to talk about his journey, some of the lessons he's learned along the way, his investing philosophy, and his approach to finding asymmetric opportunities. He also shares two ideas that he thinks are good examples of how these opportunities can often hide in plain sight. In the second part of the show, Jason and Jeff put Travis through the wringer in a lightning round. Companies mentioned: AAPL, AXON, COIN, GM, INTC, PTON, TSLA, UBER Looking for more from Travis? On Twitter @TravisHoium, his newsletter at asyminvesting.com, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@asymmetricinvesting Check out our newsletter, including episode transcripts: https://smattering.beehiiv.com/ We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 | |||
| 57. What If You Die? | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:58:31 | |
Death and taxes are inevitable, as the saying goes. But what if you died right now? What if some cosmic hand snapped its fingers, and you were gone? We often apply this "snap" test to companies to find the most important ones, but we can apply this same test to ourselves, too. Who would be impacted? What would they be left trying to figure out? Would they have enough money to make ends meet? Would they even know how to access your bank accounts or retirement savings? What would they do? In this episode, inspired by a young listener's recent health diagnosis, Jeff and Jason talk about this difficult subject, offering their insights and answers to one of the hardest questions we each need to answer. Because the only thing worse than dying young is leaving your loved ones without the resources to move forward with their lives. In the second part of the show, we play "Signal or Noise" with crypto. The SEC is going hard after trading platforms, and Jeff and Jason debate the potential implications for trading platforms and crypto writ large. Whether you're interested in crypto or not, it's a useful thought exercise on disruption, fraud, and regulatory clarity. Companies mentioned: NEXT We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023 | |||
| 56. Hitting Reset | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:49:20 | |
What if you could start over? Just press a button, and voila, you have a portfolio full of cash, and a chance for a fresh start. What would you do differently than you were already doing? In this episode, Jason and Jeff go through this mental exercise, weighing the pros and cons of pressing reset, and discuss the psychological challenges that keep most of us from making the changes we want. In the second part of the show, we take a look at The 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest. Jason should be leading, but Jeff picked two of the best-performing stocks of 2023 for his Un-portfolio picks. If we started a 2X Inverse Santoro Bear Picks ETF would you invest? Companies mentioned: AMC, AMZN, BLNK, BOC, DDOG, FVRR, LMND, META, OM, TSLA, TTD, ZM We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 55. Nick Rossolillo: On Semiconductor Stocks, Investing, and More | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:54:19 | |
The semiconductor industry represents a wonderful place to invest. But it's also cyclical, complex, and can be a bad place to invest if you stumble in blindly or find yourself chasing the next hot thing at the wrong time. We have good news. Chip Stock Investor can help. This week, Jason and Jeff sit down with Nick Rossolillo of Chip Stock Investor to break down the semiconductor industry, discuss why it's so compelling, and explain why it can also be a risky place to put your money. And yes, they talk about Nvidia. But after 46 minutes of other things. Chip Stock Investor on YouTube: youtube.com/@chipstockinvestor Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrossolillo Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMAT, AMD, ASML, INTC, NVDA, ON, SNPS, TSMC, TXN, WOLF We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 54. Let's Talk About Stocks | 27 May 2023 | 00:50:22 | |
Last week we had a therapy session for Jeff in our episode, "I don't know how to invest anymore." Jeff says thanks for helping him work through his struggles. The obvious follow-up? An episode about stocks! In this "back to basics" conversation, Jason and Jeff talked about what has changed, why stocks are still very important investments and offered some insights on how to invest in stocks going forward. In the second part of the show, we answer two questions listeners have sent in recently, about a similar topic: What do you do with found money (or stocks)? Jason and Jeff discuss ways to make the most of a cash inheritance, a stock inheritance, and some ideas for how you can think about making the best decision if this unfortunate opportunity arises in your life. Financial planning networks mentioned: https://www.garrettplanningnetwork.com/ https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/ Companies mentioned: TGT, ABNB, BAM, BRK.A, COST, CRWD, NET, OKTA, PG, UPST, WBA, WMT
Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 125. Stock Research: How Much is Too Much? | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:57:11 | |
In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff explore the balance between the amount of research investors should conduct and the effectiveness of that research. They discuss the differences between retail and professional investors, the importance of time in making investment decisions, and the potential pitfalls of over-researching. Companies mentioned: AAPL, GE, ISRG, MELI, MSFT, NVDA, PTON, PYPL ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| 53. I Don't Know How To Invest Anymore | 20 May 2023 | 00:50:28 | |
The past three years have been like a whipsaw for a lot of investors. After the bizarre – incredible – runup in stocks during the Coronavirus pandemic, the past 18 months have been hard. And with interest rates now high enough to make bonds a legitimate option for returns, many people find themselves in an investing environment they have never seen before. Count Jeff in that number. In this episode, Jeff and Jason talk through all of the changes, and why it has Jeff – and likely many other new investors – questioning whether they know how to invest anymore. In the second part of the show, we play "Jason did a thing," or as Jeff describes it, a future opportunity to discuss one of Jason's investing mistakes. Companies mentioned: BOA, FLGT, FRC, LOB, MTB, PNC, SIVB, TFC, ZM We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 52. John Rotonti: Buffett, Berkshire, and Value Investing in the Modern Age | 13 May 2023 | 01:07:17 | |
John Rotonti is a value investor and the former head of analyst training for The Motley Fool. He's spent the past several years studying Warren Buffett, trying to better understand and decode the legendary investor's success and process. He's also been a successful investor in his own right, with an approach built around a disciplined accumulation of dominant, asset-heavy companies with industry-leading positions, resilient, profitable businesses, and room for continued growth. Fresh off their trip to Omaha, Jason and Jeff spoke with John about Buffet and Berkshire, his process, and how he thinks about investing in the new environment. Buffett's Alpha (referenced by John): https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2469/faj.v74.n4.3 Find John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JRogrow Companies mentioned: APD, BOA, BRK.A, BRK.B, EQNR, LIN, TFC We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 51. Does Warren Buffett Even Matter? | 06 May 2023 | 01:00:24 | |
Did you know that Berkshire Hathaway stock has outperformed the market since the market peak before the coronavirus pandemic? That alone makes the title of this episode a touch rhetorical, we realize, but there is a broader point about how relevant Buffett's investing style and decades of pithy advice are anymore. Ahead of the upcoming Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, which Jeff and Jason will be attending, they discuss Buffett and Berkshire, including how the public has viewed Buffett in the past, versus how Berkshire's stock has actually performed. In the second part of the show, we give an update on the 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest, discuss Jason's latest stupid investment, and share some lessons we can all learn. Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, ATVI, BOA, BRK.A, FRC, HD, HOG, JPM, LMND, LOB, LOW, MSFT, ODFL, SNOW We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 50. Running Away From Fires | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:53:53 | |
In episode 45, Running Towards Fires, Jason and Jeff talked about finding opportunities to buy when the consensus was to sell. In this week's show, they discuss how so many investors are running the other way, paying a hefty premium for low-growth, "blue-chip" stocks that are likely to deliver underperforming returns going forward, looking for dividend stocks, and otherwise searching for safety in what Jason says is "the wrong way." Should you be buying growth stocks again? Holding cash and being patient? Jeff and Jason share their thoughts on this complicated topic. After the break, we answer three listener-submitted questions about foreign taxes, selling stocks at nosebleed valuations only to buy back when they're cheaper, and evaluating different companies based on valuation. Companies mentioned: AMZN, COST, CRWD, DDOG, HD, LOW, PG, WMT Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 49. Are Your Goals the Same As Your Incentives? | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:43:02 | |
When it comes to understanding human behavior, Jason has learned the value of understanding incentives. Employees and managers almost always act based on how they're compensated, even if it's not aligned perfectly with the best interests of a company or its owners. Yet, we as investors seem to make the mistake of not having our personal incentives aligned with our long-term financial goals. In this episode, Jason and Jeff discuss this complex topic and offer some examples of incentives versus goals to help you strengthen your own investing toolbox. Companies mentioned: TSLA We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 48. Lou Whiteman: Being a Skeptical Optimist | 15 Apr 2023 | 01:07:05 | |
After almost three decades working in and around the financial services industry, Lou Whiteman has learned to become skeptical of many investment ideas and trends. Jeff and Jason spoke with Lou recently, discussing his experiences in finance and as an individual investor, and how he's developed the investing superpower of being a skeptical optimist. As Lou puts it, "skeptical in the short term, but optimistic in the long term." Lou is a regular contributor to The Motley Fool, and recently launched Fits and Starts, where he shares his personal observations on investing, finance, Bono, and life. Companies mentioned: BA, GD, HII, LDOS, LMT, LHX, NOC, RTX, TDG We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 47. Smattering Portfolio Q1 Review | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:50:31 | |
(If you're not familiar with The Smattering 2023 Portfolio Contest, check out episode 32) Three months into 2023, and it's clear that you, our listeners, are the best stock pickers. Or that's what the early results of The Smattering 2023 Portfolio Contest show! In this Episode, Jeff and Jason discuss their early takes on the stocks they picked, lessons learned so far this year, and where their convictions lie going forward. In the second part of the show, Jeff asks the question, Did Jason Just Buy a Penny Stock? Maybe. Sorta.
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| 46. Brett and Ryan from Chit Chat Money | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:53:15 | |
If you're looking for a podcast with deep individual stock research, Chit Chat Money is one of the best. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson recently joined us on The Smattering to talk about their journey from co-kickers on their college football team, to co-hosts of a popular podcast, their investments, and how Chit Chat Money and their investing styles have evolved. Most importantly, we get some of their favorite stock ideas, and learn who was the better college football kicker. Chit Chat Money on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SBtOWGEOmD9pmltgIXO8r Substack: https://chitchatmoney.substack.com/ Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCM_Ryan Brett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCM_Brett Companies mentioned: AAPL, ABNB, AMZN, ATVI, BKNG, BMBL, COST, CPNG, GRND, HD, HSY, LOV, META, MTCH, NNI, PM, SFM, SHOP, SPOT, SQ We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 45. Running Toward Fires | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:47:38 | |
The U.S. is going through its first banking crisis – or potential crisis – in almost 15 years. And like prior panics, crises, and downturns, it seemingly came out of nowhere, with Silicon Valley Bank erupting in fire overnight, and the fire spreading to Signature Bank and threatening to send the whole neighborhood (or at least a notable cul-de-sac – of regional banks up in flames. We've seen this play out before. A crisis happens. Stocks crash. Investors either make or lose money, depending on whether they run toward the fire, or run away. In this episode, Jeff and Jason describe their experiences during prior times of market panic, and how these can be both opportunities to profit, and potential threats to your wealth. It all depends on a few key factors. In the second part of the show, Jason and Jeff introduce a new segment: I Did a Thing! This week, Jason drops a surprise stock sale he made on Jeff, and they talk about what changed. Companies mentioned: SIVB, SBNY, LOB, SCHW, SOFI, NTB, CPF, AX, FRC, COIN We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 44. What's Jacob Goldstein's Problem? | 18 Mar 2023 | 01:01:25 | |
Jacob Goldstein knows a lot about money. He wrote Jason's favorite book (apologies to Morgan Housel) about it, called "Money, the True Story of a Made-Up Thing". Jacob also hosts "What's Your Problem," the podcast where he talks to really smart people about problems they're trying to solve. This week, Jeff and Jason sat down with Jacob to talk about the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and how they compare with past bank crises. They also discuss Jacob's podcast, the problems he's solved and is trying to solve, and what it's like making such a big career change after more than a decade co-hosting NPR's Planet Money podcast. Companies discussed: SIVB, SBNY Find Jacob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobgoldstein Jacob's podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/whats-your-problem Jacob's book on money: https://www.amazon.com/Money-True-Story-Made-Up-Thing/dp/1549107089 We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio | |||
| 124. Evolving As An Investor (AAPL, NVDA, PYPL) | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:58:38 | |
In this episode Jason and Jeff delve into Jeff's evolution as an investor, discussing the changes in his decision-making process, the psychology behind buying and selling stocks, and the importance of patience and discipline in investing. They explore how Jeff's approach has shifted from impulsive buying to a more thoughtful strategy, emphasizing the significance of understanding the underlying businesses and managing expectations during downturns. The conversation also touches on the importance of tracking investments and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in the stock market. Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, COST, ENPH, F, GPRO, KNSL, NVDA, OM, PYPL, WBA ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The [6.9%] yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of [8/28/2024]. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule at https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule.
Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions. Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income (https://public.com/disclosures/fixed-income-disclosure) and fractional bonds (https://public.com/disclosures/apex-fractional-bond-disclosure). See Bond Account Disclosures (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) to learn more. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| 43. March Mailbag | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:55:21 | |
Time for another mailbag! We answer a handful of great questions from listeners, including concerns about a dividend trap, set-it-and-forget-it investments in renewable energy, our favorite boring stocks, selling stocks on fundamentals, and more. Have questions you want us to answer on a future mailbag? Contact us via the ways below. In the second part of the show, Jeff and Jason also share the results of The Smattering Portfolio contest, two months into the year (link below for more info on this). Have a charity you'd like us to consider for the contest? Email or DM your pitch to us! Companies discussed: AY, BEP, CWEN/CWEN.A, EVA, HASI,NEE, NEP, ODFL, WSO We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 42. Investing is Funny: Comedian Mitch Fatel | 04 Mar 2023 | 01:13:11 | |
What does our own Jeff Santoro have in common with comedian Mitch Fatel? Despite Jeff's insistence, it's not being funny. Like Jeff (and many of you), Mitch began his investing journey during the Coronavirus pandemic, and now counts picking stocks and learning about the companies he owns as one of his favorite pursuits. Jason and Jeff recently had a wide-ranging conversation with Mitch about his investing story, his many decades in comedy, and how the two overlap with one another. Companies discussed: AAPL, AIG, BNGO, DDOG, DMTK, GOOG, NVDA, PGNY, PYPL, SHOP, TMDX, ZM Connect with Mitch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchfatel Check out Mitch’s Website: https://www.mitchfatel.com/ We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 41. Semiconductors with Nick Rossolillo | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:59:07 | |
Semiconductors are an interesting part of the investing universe so we dedicated an entire episode to them. Listen to an interview Jason did with Nick Rossolillo, one of our favorite investors who knows a lot about the semi space. Then, Jason explains the semiconductor industry to Jeff like he’s 5 years old. Companies discussed: AAPL, AMD, ASML, INTC, NVDA, SSNLF, TSM, TXN Connect with Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrossolillo Check out Nick’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chipstockinvestor We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 40. Stocks We Hate That We Love | 18 Feb 2023 | 01:00:06 | |
Everyone loves a great story. The problem is that great stories don't always make for great investments. Jeff and Jason share their stories of seven stocks they love, but that they hate that they love. It's a story as old as time: The portfolio gets what the heart wants. In the second part of the show, Jeff and Jason play Change my mind, the game where they each bring a stock, and the other person has to talk them out of either buying or selling it. Companies discussed: COIN, FLGT, LMND, MKC, NTB, TELL, UPST, ZM We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 39. Maxfield on Banks and January Portfolio Update | 11 Feb 2023 | 01:02:45 | |
John Maxfield may be the most under-the-radar expert on banks in America, an industry Jason thinks investors are missing out on if they don't understand. In this episode, Jeff and Jason have a wide-ranging conversation with John about banks as businesses, investments, and what you need to know to get started making the most of your new-found bank knowledge – including where you can find that knowledge. Companies discussed: AMC, AMZN, BLNK, BOC, BIP, CRWD, DDOG, LMND, MELI, META, OM, SPG, TREX, TSLA, TSM, TTD Connect with John on Twitter John's top 3 information sources on banks: https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/ https://banks.data.fdic.gov/bankfind-suite/ https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 38. How Many Stocks Should You Own? | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:56:11 | |
How many stocks should you own? Like many of the hard investing questions, there are a lot of right answers. And the number that's right for one person may be completely wrong for someone else. There's also a good chance the number that's right for you today could change over time. In this episode, Jeff and Jason talk through this challenging topic, share their own experiences and offer some ideas for how you can find your own right answer. Companies discussed: AAPL, CRWD, CSCO, DIS, GE, LMND, MELI, NFLX, TREX, TTD, TXN, UPST, ZM We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 37. January Mailbag | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:41:03 | |
Mailbag! This week, Jeff and Jason answer questions about valuing companies who've gone through major changes in their business, a group of renewable energy stocks, the chances some really beaten-down stocks can recover, stock-based compensation, and some interesting data about stock returns. After the ad break, we play "tell me I'm wrong," and now Jason is going to blow up his portfolio. Stay tuned for more on that… Companies discussed: COIN, DHI, DMTK, FLGT, MRNA, RDFN, TWLO, UPST We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 36. What Are You Retiring To? | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:51:40 | |
Many people look forward to retiring, often with dreams – or even plans – of days filled with leisure. But the reality is, after years of working or running a business, people need something to fill their time, replace the lost companionship, and provide a sense of fulfillment. And for people planning to retire early, often you need to bridge the lost income and benefits not available until full retirement age. Brian Withers understands these things deeply, having walked away from a high-paying corporate job in his early 50s. In this episode, Jason and Jeff talk with Brian about his experiences making an early retirement possible, how he manages his investments, and maybe most importantly, how he figured out what he was retiring to when he left the corporate world. Looking to connect with Brian? Check out https://brianwithers.com/ and follow him on Twitter @StocksWithBrian. Companies discussed: MELI, NFLX, LMND, HD, HUBS We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 35. 5 Stocks for 10 Years | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:56:06 | |
Five stocks. 10 Years. That's all you can own. Jeff and Jason go through this thought exercise and learn that there's a lot more to it than just the stocks they came up with. In this episode, they discuss the things they focused on, the characteristics they prioritized in the companies they chose, and most importantly, what they learned about themselves as investors as a result. Can this framework help you invest better? Another tool for your investing toolbox. Companies discussed: BN, BOC, CRWD, DLR, ETSY, HD, LOW, MELI, OM, TREX, TSM, TTD, ZM We would love feedback on the show, and your five stocks for 10 years. Share with us at: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow Find the 2023 Smattering Portfolio here: | |||
| 34. Investing Resolutions You Can Stick To | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:34:37 | |
People do two things every year: Make resolutions, and then promptly fail to achieve them. When it comes to financial resolutions, it's usually because they are too vague and not actionable, and people don't really plan for success. In this episode, Jason is joined by financial planner and investor Matthew Frankel, CFP®, to discuss why people fail at resolutions, and what they can do to move from resolution to productive and successful plans. If you're looking to learn more from Matt, you can find him on twitter at @MattFrankelCFP and on YouTube at youtube.com/MattFrankelCFP. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| First Fridays 12: October 2024 (ASML, TSLA, TSM) | 12 Oct 2024 | 01:05:59 | |
On the October Livestream, Jason and Jeff take listener questions, discuss Tesla's recent Cybercab prototype reveal, preview the upcoming earnings season, and review the 2024 Portfolio Contest results for Q3. Companies mentioned: AMZN, ASML, BOC, CFLT, CRWD, LOB, NVDA, OM, PYPL, SOFI, TSLA, TSM, TXN ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/investingunscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| 33. Thank God That's Over: 2022 Review | 31 Dec 2022 | 01:09:31 | |
It’s been a year, people. In the last episode of the year, Jason and Jeff talk about the biggest stories of 2022 and what they mean for investors in 2023. Companies mentioned: AMZN, BIP, LCID, NEE, OXY, SBUX, TGT, TSLA, WMT We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 32. Smattering Portfolio 2023 Reveal | 24 Dec 2022 | 01:09:49 | |
Time to draft our stocks for the 2023 Smattering Portfolio! In this episode, Jeff and Jason discuss the stocks viewers picked for the listener portfolio, draft their own stocks for the competition, and pick three more stocks together that will go towards the viewer-nominated charity. If you're looking for more insight into some of the stocks Jason and Jeff like, this episode will be right up your alley. For more on the 2023 Smattering Portfolio, listen to last week's episode for more details. See the portfolio HERE. Companies mentioned: AMZN, AMC, BIP, BLNK, BOC, CRWD, DDOG, LMND, MELI, META, OM, SPG, TREX, TSLA, TSM, TTD We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 31. Reckless Predictions for 2023 | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:03:11 | |
Let's get Reckless! Jeff and Jason are joined by three guests to talk about the coming year, and make a wide range of predictions about stocks and the markets broadly. Wondering what Zoom will do with all its cash next year? Whether Bitcoin will outperform bonds? What will Salesforce's Marc Benioff try to buy? We try to answer some of those – and a lot more – with the help of Tyler Crowe, Travis Hoium, and Deidre Woollard Companies mentioned: ABNB, AMZN, ASAN, BOC, COLD, CRM, CRWD, CVNA, KSS, LTCH, OM, PLD, RDFN, TPIC, ZM and more. Where to find our guests on Twitter: Tyler Crowe: @Tyler_M_Crowe Travis Hoium: @TravisHoium Deidre Wollard: @Deidre We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 30. December Mailbag and Introducing the 2023 Smattering Portfolio Contest! | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:48:07 | |
December mailbag! In this episode, Jason and Jeff answer listener questions about companies the market has right and wrong, how Jeff decides what to buy each week, valuation metrics, and more. Then, Jason and Jeff reveal the Smattering 2023 Portfolio, a fun stock-picking competition that will benefit multiple charities and include stock picks from listeners! Companies mentioned: ABNB, ASAN, BOC, LTCH, OM, RDFN, TPIC, ZM We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 29. Tyler Crowe: Investing For Humans | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:44:49 | |
Between financial media built to attract and retain audiences often using sensationalist headlines and hype, and a financial services industry built for the uber-wealthy, it can feel inaccessible for individuals. In this episode, Jeff and Jason have a conversation with engineer-turned investor and analyst, Tyler Crowe, about cutting through the noise and focusing on your goals to build wealth. As Tyler describes it, investing for humans. You can find Tyler on Twitter at @Tyler_M_Crowe We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 28. What Emotions Make You a Better - or Worse - Investor? | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:44:33 | |
Investing is driven by emotions and understanding your own emotions is a the heart of your own success. In this episode, Jason and Jeff dive into this important topic and talk through their own emotions, how they impact their decisions, and what they do to combat -- and leverage their emotions to be better investors. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 27. Is it Time to Sell Stocks? | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:37:06 | |
Deciding when to sell a stock is an important decision. Building on episode 4 of the "How We Invest" series, Jason and Jeff discuss reasons to sell, including some recent stock sales of they made.
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| 26. Mistakes Were Made | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:35:46 | |
Even the best investors make mistakes. In this episode, Jason and Jeff discuss their biggest investing and personal finance mistakes and what they learned from them. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 25. Jim Gillies: Tales From a Cash-Flow Investor, Part 2 | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
In part 2 of our conversation with Jim Gillies, Jason and Jeff discuss options trades and strategies, and how Jim thinks options can be best used for most investors. Jim also shares his best and worst stock picks, why he’s actually a Southerner at heart despite being born and raised Canadian and shares his 30 favorite bands. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 24. Jim Gillies: Tales From a Cash-Flow Investor, Part 1 | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:45:44 | |
In part 1 of this conversation with Jim Gillies, an engineer-turned-investor who has spent the past 17 years picking stocks and options trades for The Motley Fool, Jeff and Jason discuss his professional training, how he thinks about investing, and the framework that’s made him one of the best. If you want to be a better investor across any market environment, give this episode a listen. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmatteringShow | |||
| 123. Strangers, Sushi, and Stock Ideas (AAPL, COST, UPS) | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:54:20 | |
In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff delve into the nuances of stock investing, discussing the merits of exploring numerous investment ideas versus deeply analyzing a select few. They emphasize the importance of leveraging personal expertise and networks to discover stock opportunities, while also cautioning against the pitfalls of relying solely on stock screeners. The conversation highlights the significance of due diligence in evaluating stock ideas and the need for a structured approach to building a portfolio. The episode concludes with a memorable metaphor comparing stock tips to sushi, underscoring the importance of trust in investment advice. Companies mentioned: AAPL, COST, RHP, UPS ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The [6.9%] yield is the average annualized yield to maturity (YTM) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of [8/28/2024]. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore a bond’s YTM is “locked in” when the bond is purchased. Your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTM is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTM of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity, or if the issuer calls or defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule at https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule.
Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. You should evaluate each bond before investing in a Bond Account. The bonds in your Bond Account will not be rebalanced and allocations will not be updated, except for Corporate Actions. Fractional Bonds also carry additional risks including that they are only available on Public and cannot be transferred to other brokerages. Read more about the risks associated with fixed income (https://public.com/disclosures/fixed-income-disclosure) and fractional bonds (https://public.com/disclosures/apex-fractional-bond-disclosure). See Bond Account Disclosures (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) to learn more. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here: | |||
| 23: What's the Hardest Part of Investing? | 29 Oct 2022 | 00:39:34 | |
We asked, and you answered. In this episode, Jason and Jeff discuss what listeners told them is the hardest part of investing. The short answer? Everything. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbM5n0xiN64xJlUqJcQB2Eg | |||
| 22: What is Risk? | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:32:39 | |
In this episode, Jason and Jeff discuss what risk is, what it isn’t, and how to think about it in your investing and personal finance. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbM5n0xiN64xJlUqJcQB2Eg | |||
| 21. Mailbag: Three Listener Questions | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:28:00 | |
In the October mailbag, Jason and Jeff answer listener questions about when to be a contrarian, if it's ever too late to start investing, and how stock buybacks work. We would love feedback on the show: Email: thesmatteringshow@gmail.com Twitter: @smatteringshow Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbM5n0xiN64xJlUqJcQB2Eg | |||