IFB325: Activist Investors: Reshaping Companies like Crown Castle
Welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast, I’m Dave, and with me is the astute investor, Andrew. In episode IFB325, we’re unpacking the substantial yet sometimes stealthy impact of activist investors on key players like Crown Castle and PayPal. We’ll discuss the role of renowned investors like Bill Ackman and George Soros in driving, or […]
Wisdom from Buffett and Munger: Brian Feroldi Talks Quality Investing
Welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m Dave, and with me is Andrew. Today’s episode, features special guest Brian Feroldi, who joins us to explore the wisdom of capital efficiency through the lens of storied investments like See’s Candy. We pay tribute to investing legend Charlie Munger and discuss how his teachings have influenced […]
IFB324: The Art of Portfolio Diversification and Stock Picking Frequency
Hello, investors! Welcome to episode 324 of The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m Dave, here with Andrew. Today, we’re answering a listener’s question on how to smartly invest $100 a week in top-tier companies like Apple and Google. We’re discussing the power of consistent investing, strategic compounding, and aligning your retirement goals with your investment […]
Investing in Financial Knowledge with Val Agostino of Monarch Money
Hello everyone, and welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m your host, Dave, and together with Andrew, we’re excited to welcome Val Agostino on today’s episode. Val is not just an expert in personal finance, but also the co-founder and CEO of Monarch Money, a trailblazing financial management platform. Today’s discussion, Val, will focus […]
IFB323: Understanding the World of Utilities – Analyzing Southern Company from a Beginner’s Perspective
Welcome back to the Investing for Beginners Podcast! In today’s episode, Dave and Andrew dive into some thought-provoking listener questions. They start off by addressing the popular query: “Is Robinhood a good starter investment?” The hosts engage in a comprehensive discussion about the investment potential and risks associated with the company. They proceed to tackle […]
Remembering Charlie Munger: Personal Reflections on a Legendary Investor’s Impact
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, hosts Dave and Andrew pay tribute to the late great Charlie Munger, sharing personal thoughts on his impactful life and investing legacy. They delve into the perseverance and resilience demonstrated by Munger, discussing the mental models and methods he employed in his investing journey. Highlighting Munger’s […]
Free Cash Flow vs. Adjusted EBITDA
Executives of public companies like to paint their businesses in a positive light. When communicating with investors – a process known as investor relations – they will make various adjustments to their financial statements to try and convince Wall Street to buy stakes in their businesses. The most popular of these is adjusted EBITDA. You’ve […]
IFB321: Getting Started with Investing in Stocks – Easy Steps for New and Tight Budgets
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew address three listener questions, offering valuable insights and tips for investing. The first question focuses on getting started with stock investing on a tight budget, discussing the simplicity of opening a brokerage account and making initial investments. Next, they tackle the age-old dilemma […]
IFB320: The Art of Analyzing Stock Price Drops and Investment Fundamentals
Welcome to episode 320 of The Investing For Beginners Podcast! I’m Dave, here with Andrew, and today we’re tackling how to invest smartly in company assets, sidestepping management pitfalls. We’ll discuss the art of reading annual reports, deciphering ownership structures, and the nuances of investing in yieldcos.Market downturns can be unnerving, so we’ll help you […]
The Investing Journey: Insights from Jeff & Jason of Investing Unscripted
Welcome back to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast – I’m Dave, here with Andrew, and today we’re thrilled to chat with two ace investors from the Smattering Show (now changed to Investing Unscripted) – Jeff Santoro, known on Twitter as Market Musician, and Jason Hall, whose handle is @_TheSmattering. Both are esteemed […]