Back to Basics: Essential Tools for Investors
Welcome to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m your host, Dave, joined by Andrew. Today, we’re exploring essential tools every stock picker needs, from Excel to advanced platforms like Bamsec and Finchat IO. We’ll discuss how these tools aid in understanding business operations, verifying financial data, and making informed investment decisions. Andrew […]
Back to Basics: Using Time Horizons to Your Investment Advantage
Welcome back to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast. Today, hosts Dave and Andrew dive deep into the individual investor’s unique advantage over the professional sphere, focusing on the power of time horizon. Tune in as they unravel how personal investment goals differ fundamentally from institutional objectives, and how that structural freedom can […]
Back to Basics: Portfolio Sizing and Diversification Strategies
Dave: Welcome, listeners, to The Investing For Beginners Podcast. Today’s discussion, “Back to the Basics” delves into the intricacies of portfolio sizing and diversification.Andrew: We’ll explore traditional and contemporary thoughts on portfolio structure, the role of diversification, and the influence of market trends on investment choices.Dave: Plus, insights on position sizing: when to start small, […]
Back to Basics: Identifying Value Traps and Bankruptcy Signals
Welcome to a new episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast where we continue our engaging Back to the Basics series. Join us every Thursday for insightful discussions on foundational investment topics. This week, we dive into the murky waters of bankruptcies and value traps, helping you navigate these treacherous scenarios in the investing world. […]
Back to Basics: Understanding Mr. Market’s Behavior for Successful Investing
Welcome back to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast, where we dive deep into the essentials of investing to help you become a savvier market participant. Today, we’re continuing our “Back to the Basics” series with a fascinating discussion about the concept of Mister Market, a term coined by Benjamin Graham, the mentor […]
Back to Basics: The Power of Dollar Cost Averaging
Welcome to the latest episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive deep into the concept of dollar cost averaging (DCA) and timing the stock market. They discuss the benefits of DCA, its role in establishing good investing habits, and the challenges of timing the market. They explore how […]
Back to Basics: Concentration vs Diversification – Crafting Your Investment Strategy
Andrew: Hello, everyone, and welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m your co-host Andrew, joined by Dave. Dave: Hi there, investors! Today’s episode, Portfolio.wav, is jam-packed with investing essential—diversification. Andrew: We’re discussing the delicate art of portfolio balance, starting with just a couple of solid picks, and the dangers of putting all your eggs […]
Back to Basics: Unveiling Nick Sleep’s Investment Strategy: Destination Analysis for Long-Term Value
Dave: Welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast—I’m Dave. Andrew: And I’m Andrew. Today’s episode is all about the art of selling stocks and mastering destination analysis, inspired by the investment philosophy of Nick Sleep. Dave: We’ll dissect how to assess companies for their long-term value, peeking into their DNA, and understanding what makes a […]
Back to Basics: What is Your Dream? What is Your Why?
Welcome to the “Investing for Beginners” podcast, where we dive deep into the world of investing. In this episode, Dave and Andrew discuss the crucial aspect of knowing your “why” when it comes to investing. They emphasize the importance of understanding your motivations and goals before diving into the stock market. The hosts share their […]
Navigating the Basics of Tech Stocks
The world is awash in technology. If you look at a list of the 10 largest stocks in the world by market cap, eight could be considered technology companies. Of the other two, one is a state-owned oil producer, and the other is the investing conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. Ever since the dawn of the internet, […]
