Stocks for Beginners

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Oliver Mander, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA). As someone who’s passionate about investing and governance, Oliver offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of investing in New Zealand, a market that’s small but mighty.

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/oliver-mander-nzsa

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My guest this week is Jeff Sarti, CEO of Morton Wealth. Jeff is a CFA charterholder managing over $3 billion in assets, and the author of the Healthy Skeptic newsletter where he challenges conventional investing wisdom. We talked about true diversification, the risks of outdated strategies, and why alternative assets are stealing the spotlight.

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Links to full episodes:

• Richard Hemming Forward-Looking P/E: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-blue-chips
• Tony Kynaston Valuation Metrics: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/tk32023
• Shawn O’Malley Earnings and Investment: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/shawn-omalley-we-study-markets
• Ed Croft PEG Ratio & Factor Investing: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/stockopedia
• Craig Mercer Return o...

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are the real game-changers of financial products, whether you're just starting out or you've been playing the market for years. In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Lawrence Carrel, a seasoned finance journalist and the author of ETFs for the Long Run. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio without breaking the bank on fees. Larry has had a d...

In our latest podcast episode, we delve deep into the intricate world of inflation and government spending with Gary Brode from Deep Knowledge Investing. As an investor, understanding these economic elements is crucial for making informed decisions in today's fast-paced financial landscape. Inflation is a term that's often thrown around, but what does it really mean? Gary Brode challenges the mainstream narratives that blame inflat...

Peter Goldstein is the founder of Exchange Listing, LLC and Emmis Capital. With nearly four decades of entrepreneurial experience, Peter offers a wealth of knowledge on the journey companies take from private ownership to public trading on esteemed exchanges like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange.

Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/emmis-goldstein

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In this episode had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Hallard, a professional investor who has spent over two decades investing in companies committed to shaping a better future. This approach has yielded a 20.7% compound annual growth rate and enabled him to semi-retire in his forties to become a professional investor.

"I really try to focus my investments not just on companies that are good investments, but on the companies t...

What's it like transition from the world of music to the high-stakes environment of Wall Street? In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Davis, a former rapper who found his calling as a stockbroker and financial coach. His story is not only inspiring but also filled with valuable insights for anyone interested in the stock market.

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In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of macro investing with Mike Singleton, senior analyst and founder of Invictus Research. This episode explains how an investment strategy be enhanced by understanding the bigger economic picture. Mike worked at prominent investment firms like Broad Run Investment Management, Main Street Capital, and T. Rowe Price. He shares his journey from focusing on individual companies ...

How do the world's richest families manage and grow their wealth? In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Brown, executive chair of East 72 Holdings, to discuss the unique characteristics and advantages of investing in companies controlled by wealthy dynasties. With over 40 years of experience in equity markets, Brown sheds light on why these companies exhibit prudent financial management, avoid wasteful expenditures, and foster long-...

Ever wondered about the mysterious forces that shape our financial system? I'm joined by Gerald Epstein, author of 'Busting the Bankers Club: Finance for the Rest of Us,' to discuss the often-shadowy interplay between politics, economics, and the big banks.

He explains how the 'Bankers Club'—a conglomerate of financial elites, politicians, and regulatory bodies—exerts a powerful influence over our economy and politics. This epis...

Are you inadvertently sabotaging your financial future? It's a question that haunts many of us as we navigate the complexities of investing, saving, and planning for retirement. In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of finance with Chris Panagiotu, who returns to share his expertise and highlight the errors that could be derailing your path to prosperity.

Chris, who was introduced to investing at the tend...

In this episode I'm joined by friend of the podcast Gary Brode for a rollercoaster ride through the whimsical world of finance, economics and monetary policy.

Let's face it, the economy can be dry and complicated. But Gary manages to inject humour into the discussion while unravelling the intricacies of the Federal Reserve's decisions, Congressional spending habits, and the ever-complex global market influences. There are even s...

This is a special bonus rebroadcast episode of predictions for 2024 from the hosts of the Wall Street Wildlife podcast Luke “The Badger” Hallard and Krzysztof “Monkey” Piekarski, lead Advisors at 7investing.

They attempt to predict the future of interest rates, black swans, tech booms and busts, Bitcoin price by year-end, the tech companies with the most momentum and those who might have climbed a branch to...

I'm joined in this episode by the dynamic duo from 7Investing Luke Hallard & Krzysztof Piekarski who also host the Wall Street Wildlife podcast. They're here to guide us through the treacherous yet rewarding terrain of the stock market with their "Ten Laws of the Investing Jungle." Today, we delve into five of these critical laws, revealing the wisdom and the war stories behind each one.

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In this episode I chat with Todd Wenning, a seasoned investment professional with experience at Ensemble Capital, Morningstar, and the Motley Fool about some of the most critical aspects of successful investing: moats, management, and buying companies at the right price. We based this conversation on this Venn diagram that Todd published on X (Twitter) in 2017.

For those eager to dive deeper into Todd's investment philosophy and...

In the second episode of this two-part series, we welcome back Rune Østgård, a lawyer with a deep passion for monetary history and the author of "Fraudcoin: A Thousand Years with Inflation as a Policy" for a deeper dive into the nefarious world of monetary policy and inflation. Rune's explains the historical and ongoing manipulation of money supply by governments and central banks and sheds light on the often-overlooked roots of ec...

In this episode I'm joined by Rune Østgård, a lawyer with a deep passion for monetary history and the author of "Fraudcoin: A Thousand Years with Inflation as a Policy" as we delve into the historical roots of inflation and its persistent role in shaping economic policies.

Rune takes us on a fascinating journey from the Viking era to the present day, revealing how inflation has been used as a tool to transfer wealth from the mas...