The Investor Professor Podcast

The Investor Professor Podcast

The Investor Professor Podcast with Dr. Ryan Peckham offering a different perspective on investing, finance, entrepreneurship, career development, and life.

Episodes

Ep. 172 - Earnings Season Showdown

August 17, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast (Ep. 172), Ryan and Cameron dive deep into the latest market movers. They break down Palantir’s blockbuster earnings, Alex Karp’s bold comments to short sellers, and the stock’s meteoric 134% year-to-date rise. The conversation explores Palantir’s growing influence as a talent magnet in tech, its valuation risks, and the competitive landscape with Databricks. The hosts also analyze ...
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Ep. 171 - Figma Frenzy

August 2, 2025 • 35 mins
On Episode 171 of The Investor Professor Podcast, Cameron joins to break down the latest market action, including a jobs report that rattled investors, mid-earnings season highlights, and updates from the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. We discuss key sector performance trends, Fed policy, tariffs, and why volatility has dominated the summer. Plus, we cover strategies to navigate August and September—historically the weakest months for...
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Ep. 170 - OBBB

July 20, 2025 • 27 mins
In Episode 170 of The Investor Professor Podcast, we break down the newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of tax legislation that could significantly impact individuals, families, and business owners alike. From permanent 2017 tax cuts to expanded deductions for seniors, tip workers, charitable giving, and U.S.-assembled vehicle purchases, this episode walks you through the most important financial highlights—plus...
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Ep. 169 - 2025 Halftime Report

July 13, 2025 • 34 mins
In Episode 169 of The Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham and co-host Cameron take stock of the wild ride that was the first half of 2025. From a market nose-dive in April to a remarkable recovery and new all-time highs, the duo unpacks the key events that shaped investor sentiment, including political shakeups, tariff turbulence, anchoring bias, and the velocity of market swings. With the S&P 500 now up over 5% year-t...
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Ep. 168 - Owning Your Journey w/ Ashley Marx

June 29, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham welcomes back Ashley Marx for a candid and powerful conversation about the journey to financial independence through entrepreneurship. They open up about their personal paths, the fears and risks of leaving the security of a 9-to-5, and what it really takes to build a life on your own terms. From Ashley’s leap of faith into the mortgage world to redefining success ...
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Ep. 167 - Bro Fight

June 13, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron dive into the headline-grabbing feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, complete with AI-generated tweets and rumors swirling around SpaceX contracts. They unpack the deeper implications of founder-led companies, how personal behavior from high-profile CEOs impacts stock prices, and what the market's recent “melt-up” tells us in the face of escalating ...
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Ep. 166 - Mortgages w/Ashley Marx

May 18, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham sits down with licensed mortgage broker Ashley Marx for a comprehensive and candid conversation about buying your first home or commercial property. Ashley, who helped Ryan purchase his first commercial building, breaks down the myths around down payments, closing costs, and how debt-to-income ratios really shape your buying power. They explore why many young buyer...
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Ep. 165 - London Marathon

May 3, 2025 • 33 mins
Fresh off the finish line, Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron return from the London Marathon with stories of triumph, pain, and everything in between. In this episode, they break down the highs and lows of race day—from the grueling “pain cave” of mile 20 to the electrifying energy of the London crowds. Whether it's your first marathon or a major life goal, they explore how meaningful it is to chase something difficult—and why the feeli...
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Ep. 164 - Recession Proof

April 20, 2025 • 24 mins
With recession fears back in the headlines, this episode is all about how to recession-proof your portfolio—no panic, just smart preparation. We’ll break down leading and lagging economic indicators, explore how different asset classes behave during downturns, and show you how to use market volatility to your advantage, whether you’re just starting or nearing retirement.

Plus, we’ll cover which sectors to lean into, how to think abo...
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Ep. 163 - Which way is UP?

April 13, 2025 • 38 mins
In this action-packed episode, Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron break down an historic two-week stretch in the markets defined by Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariff announcement, ensuing market turmoil, and an emotional rebound. The S&P 500 just experienced its worst four-day drop since 2008, only to be followed by one of the strongest one-day rallies in decades. From investor psychology and margin calls to scalpel-style buying and fi...
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Ep. 162 - Correction or Recession?

March 30, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of the Investor Professor Podcast, Dr. Ryan Peckham and co-host Cameron break down the volatile first quarter of 2025, noting declines across major indexes like the NASDAQ, S&P 500, and Dow Jones. They discuss the market’s reaction to new tariffs on foreign automobile components and how these policy changes may impact manufacturing, consumer sentiment, and, ultimately, earnings. The duo explores whether the curr...
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Ep. 161 - Uncertain

March 10, 2025 • 39 mins
The market is in flux, and uncertainty is at an all-time high—political shifts, tariffs, and the potential for 24-hour trading are all shaking up investor sentiment. Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron break down what’s happening, why emotions drive market moves, and how investor behavior evolves across generations. With the NASDAQ in correction territory and the Magnificent Seven stocks feeling the pressure, is now the time to buy, hold,...
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Ep. 160 - Sideways

March 2, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast, we break down February’s unpredictable market movements, highlighting the NASDAQ’s decline, the S&P 500’s struggles, and the Dow’s relative strength. We explore key factors driving volatility, including earnings reports, political uncertainty, and shifting investor sentiment. Dr. Peckham also introduces the Relative Strength Index (RSI) as a valuable tool for assessing stock mo...
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Ep. 159 - Palantir's Big Week

February 9, 2025 • 39 mins
🎙 Investor Professor Podcast - Episode 159 🎙

In this week's episode, Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron dive into another volatile week in the markets, breaking down earnings reports from Palantir, Amazon, and Google. They discuss how political moves—especially Trump’s tariff announcements—are rattling investors and shaping market trends.

They also touch on the long-term investment mindset, including whether young investors should priori...
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Ep. 158 - DeepSeek Meltdown

February 2, 2025 • 42 mins
🎙 Investor Professor Podcast - Episode 158 🎙

In this week's episode, Dr. Ryan Peckham and Cameron break down a wild week in the markets, starting with DeepSeek's shocking impact that sent the Nasdaq tumbling 1,100 points on Monday—the worst drop since COVID. They discuss the Federal Reserve's meeting, Trump's tariff announcements, and key company earnings, including Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Tesla.

They also dive into self-sabota...
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Ep. 157 - Earnings Preview

January 26, 2025 • 20 mins
We're in for a big week with earnings reports and the Federal Reserve meeting. Many big names will report this week, including AAPL, META, TSLA, and NOW. With the market having two good years back to back, you must start to think about the valuations of the companies you're investing in. 

Today, we illustrate this with $AAPL and discuss its P/E ratio. The P/E ratio stands for Price/ Earnings and helps us begin our valuation process....
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Ep. 156 - Quitter's Day

January 12, 2025 • 20 mins
January 10th was National Quitter's Day! Wait... Huh? This is when most Americans will give up on their New Year's resolutions and goals for the year! We can't even make it 10 days. We are not here at The Investor Professor; we are just getting started in 2025. 

We also discuss this sloshy January the market is having and what to do when the market is trading sideways. How is your investment thesis in the companies you're invested i...
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Ep. 155 - New Year / Same Us

December 31, 2024 • 46 mins
Let's talk about 2024! The markets were again on fire in 2024!. Cameron and I discuss the events of 2024 and look ahead to 2025. Predictions are not our style but themes we can do. What are some themes that we need to be on the lookout for in the coming year? TRUMP 2.0, AI, and inflation will be front and center. 

We also discuss our goals and how we can be more prepared and productive heading into 2025. As always, a new year brings...
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Ep. 154 - Thanksgiving Breakdown

December 1, 2024 • 45 mins
Cameron joins me again this week as we discuss all the happenings since our last episode together in September. It's incredible how fast time goes. We discuss the market, the election, and our plans for next year. We also discuss the Guy Spier interview and how it all transpired. 
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Ep. 153 - Guy Spier

November 17, 2024 • 103 mins
This is a special episode for us this week as I sit down with famed value investor Guy Spier. I first learned about Guy from his book The Education of a Value Investor. (It's an excellent book if you haven't read it before.)  After reading this book, Guy became a mentor of mine, albeit he wasn't aware of it, and I had never met him before. However, many mentors can come to us from books and other sources without us ever passing nex...
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