Jason and Jeff break down 15 essential investing terms that are constantly thrown around in the financial world. The duo translates Wall Street jargon into plain English, explaining the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP metrics, why enterprise value is often more important than market cap, and how to efficiently navigate SEC filings such as 10-Ks and S-1s. Whether you're trying to figure out if your portfolio is properly allocated, want to understand where you sit in the capital stack during a bankruptcy, or just need to know what Charlie Munger really thought about adjusted EBITDA, this episode serves as the perfect reference guide for new and experienced investors alike.

03:24 GAAP vs Non GAAP Basics

05:26 Adjusted Metrics and Context

09:14 Dividends Distributions and Taxes

14:02 SEC Filings Overview

17:06 10-K 10-Q and Using AI

21:29 Proxy Statements and Incentives

22:48 S-1 IPO Filings Explained

25:29 Asset Allocation and Position Sizing

28:31 Bull Bear and Market Corrections

32:08 Board of Directors Role

33:27 Board Fiduciary Duties

35:03 Capital Basics Explained

37:33 Debt vs Equity Stack

41:33 Bond Market Signals

42:15 Dollar Cost Averaging

44:05 Earnings and EPS

48:31 FFO for REITs

51:08 Market Cap vs EV

54:18 Cash Flow vs Free Cash

57:25 Funds Indexes and ETFs

59:37 Sectors vs Industries

01:00:44 Valuation Metrics Overview

Companies mentioned: AAPL, BN, BRK.B, COST, MA, SAVE, TSLA, TXN, V

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