The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
Episodes
May 11, 2025 • 56 mins
International investing offers portfolio diversification beyond your home market, especially valuable during US market downturns like in 2025. While investing abroad requires understanding different accounting standards, currency risks, and market access methods, modern brokerages make global investing increasingly accessible to beginners seeking broader opportunities.
[00:00:45] International investing provides diversification...
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May 7, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode, we break down the viability of Adobe as a
stock investment. We discuss the challenges of evaluating Adobe, which operates as "a category of one" in its sector.
Key points include the importance of not being deterred by
simplicity in investment ideas, drawing parallels with other industry giants
like Microsoft and Visa. The discussion emphasizes the significance of
understanding a company's historical adaptability...
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May 4, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of Investing for Beginners, Brett Schafer from Chitchat Stocks shares actionable strategies for sourcing investment ideas. From leveraging Twitter and newsletters to using stock screeners and avoiding common pitfalls, Brett provides a comprehensive guide to smarter stock research. Tune in to learn how to build a winning portfolio with confidence.
[00:01:00] Importance of curating trustworthy sources for investment ...
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May 1, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer listener questions on investment strategies, specifically discussing the benefits of using ISA and GIA accounts in the UK. They also offer advice on handling fractional shares and avoiding tax headaches.
In the second segment, the hosts delve into essential steps for new investors during their first 30 days, including the importance of buying familiar stocks, utilizing good investing books,...
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April 27, 2025 • 53 mins
CJ Gustafson, tech CFO and author of Mostly Metrics, joins the show to reveal what a CFO really does, how SaaS models work, the art of raising capital, and why storytelling is crucial in finance. Learn about IPOs, AI’s impact, and building durable businesses from one of the industry’s most insightful voices.
[00:01:00] CFOs as resource allocators and company portfolio managers.
[00:04:00] SaaS model’s predictability and recurring...
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April 23, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew address three detailed listener questions. They offer insights on investing in micro-cap stocks, setting up an exit strategy, and the importance of understanding time horizons.
The discussion extends to the utility of AI in financial research, where they outline its current limitations and emphasize the critical value of personally reading and understanding company financial statements. They also ...
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April 20, 2025 • 51 mins
Confused by Amazon’s PE ratio? Financial educator Brian Feroldi breaks down the six stages of a company’s life and reveals why traditional valuation metrics often fail. Learn how to analyze any stock, avoid common mistakes, and discover the tool that makes investing easier for everyone.
[00:01:00] Why PE ratio fails for Amazon and growth stocks.
[00:03:00] The six stages of a company’s business lifecycle explained.
[00:07:00] Ho...
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April 16, 2025 • 67 mins
Join Joe Saul-Sehy (Stacking Benjamins) as he shares his raw, hilarious, and practical journey from financial disaster to financial independence. Learn why budgeting trumps stock picking, the real story behind target date funds, and how to build wealth in your 20s.
[00:01:00] Joe’s frugal start: recording from his mom’s basement.
[00:02:00] Inflation warning: budget, not stocks, is your real risk.
[00:04:00] Joe’s first money mi...
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April 13, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode, Dave and Brett dive deep into a detailed comparison of three retail giants: Amazon, Costco, and Walmart. We analyze how these companies compete, their business models, and what potential investors should consider.
The show covers Amazon's diverse revenue streams, Costco's membership-driven, low-margin strategy, and Walmart's large-scale, low-cost operations. The conversation also touches on the financials, growt...
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April 9, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode, we are joined by Braden Dennis, co-founder and CEO of FinChat.io, to discuss strategies for dealing with market volatility, investment styles, and the importance of a long-term perspective in stock investing.
Braden shares insights into his own investment philosophy, the kinds of companies he prefers, and how he sources and evaluates potential investments. The discussion includes an in-depth look at handling unce...
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April 6, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive deep into the life and strategies of Warren Buffett, one of the most renowned investors of all time. The discussion covers Buffett's early years, his entrepreneurial spirit, his foundational influences, including Ben Graham, and his value-based investing approach.
Additionally, the episode explores Buffett’s acquisition and management strategies at Berkshire Hathaway, his use of insurance flo...
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April 2, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, Brett Schafer from Chit Chat Stocks joins Dave for an in-depth discussion on their favorite CEOs, emphasizing the importance of capital allocation and strategic business direction.
Dave and Brett highlight transformative leaders, as well as legends of capital allocation through stock purchases and M&A strategies. They also explore rising stars in innovative and technology-first industries like payments. The episo...
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March 30, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer listener questions sourced from Reddit and direct messages. Topics include whether Intel's stock drop presents a buying opportunity, the implications of poor capital allocation and mergers on shareholder value, and advice on buying the dip in Texas Instruments (TXN) and Crown Castle (CCI).
The conversation delves into the risks and benefits of investing in large, well-known companies, and s...
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March 26, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, the hosts reconnect with John Rotonti, portfolio manager at Islamorada Investment Management. John offers insights into his approach to selecting stocks, emphasizing the significance of long-duration growth and sticking to high-quality businesses.
He outlines the focuses of his portfolio that includes industrials, infrastructure, and housing-related stocks, while managing a considerable cash position due to selec...
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March 23, 2025 • 39 mins
In this unique episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, the hosts turn the microphone inward as Dave takes the 'patient' seat and Andrew assumes the role of 'therapist'.
Dave discusses his challenges in managing a portfolio of 25-26 companies, expressing concerns about over-diversification and the pressure to stay informed on each holding. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of investing, the balance between ...
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March 19, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode, Dave Ahern and special guest Eric Bleeker from 24/7 Wall Street and the AI Podcast delve into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI).
The discussion expands on the evolution of AI, emphasizing Nvidia’s milestones and breakthroughs in deep learning and neural networks. They highlight the dramatic advancements and potential disruptions AI brings to fields like coding, data centers, and software de...
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March 16, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode, hosts Andrew and Dave break down how to analyze an income statement using Nike as an example. They discuss the importance of financial statements, starting with revenue and profitability, and walk through the different sections such as net income, gross profit, and operating income.
They also emphasize the significance of earnings per share and provide insights on what to look for in the MD&A (Management Discuss...
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March 12, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew feature Alex Morris, founder and analyst at TSOH Investment Research and author of 'Buffett and Munger Unscripted.' Alex shares his journey into the world of stock investing, inspired by business legends Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.
The conversation covers Alex's perspective on investing, including his preference for stocks over other assets, insights from his book, and his views on business...
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March 9, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Andrew and Dave provide a comprehensive analysis of Philip Morris, one of the leading tobacco companies.
They detail the company's historical financial performance, including its revenue growth, profit margins, and capital allocation strategy. They also discuss Philip Morris' recent strategic moves, such as the acquisition of Swedish Match and the introduction of the Zyn nicot...
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March 5, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Dave and Andrew welcome Leandro from Best Anchor Stocks as their guest.
Leandro discusses his enthusiasm for long-term equity investing, explaining how he avoids shorting due to its unfavorable risk-return ratio. He details his approach to building an investment portfolio, his views on sell strategies, and the importance of thorough research and understanding company fun...
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