Stocks for Beginners

My guest in this episode is Christopher A. Panagiotu the author of CAPitalize Your Finances: The How-To Financial Framework That Takes You from Compoundingly Clueless to Monetarily Magnificent. It was recorded on the day of Warren Buffett's 93rd birthday and Chris shared some of his thoughts on the Oracle of Omaha.

Warren Buffett said something like this: "I became a better investor because I run a business, and I run a better business because I'm a good investor." Ever since Chris started his own company, Capitalize Your Finances, he learned a lot about the financial statements of businesses. His bookkeeper helps him to keep track of every detail on his balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow statement. He wants to know everything about his numbers.

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/chris-panagiotu

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When and why did the CIA create a venture capital fund? How did a failed stockbroker become a literary giant? Fred Fuld III from the Wall Street News Network joined me to discuss Financial History, Investment Trivia and Antique Stock Certificates.

Fred Fuld III is a former financial services executive, stockbroker, and market maker on the options floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange. He was Vice president of a San Francisco based investment management firm and worked as an adjunct professor for the College of Business at California State University East Bay. He is the publisher of the Wall Street News Network website. He’s written several investment related books including Stock Market Trivia and Investment Trivia, as well as three mystery novels.

Fred is an interesting guy. Here's some links to find out more about him and his work:

Amazon author profile

Investment Research Institute - in case you have an antique stock certificate lying around

Wall Street News Network

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/wall-st-news-network

DKI empowers you to earn higher returns in the equity portion of your portfolio. Providing conflict-free, well-researched stock ideas, and timely market commentary - Deep Knowledge without a hidden agenda. Use the coupon code stocksforbeginners50 to receive fifty percent off of an individual monthly or six-month subscription!

Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Are governments really spending money with the best interests of their own citizens at heart? Join Gary Brode from Deep Knowledge Investing in a thought-provoking conversation about the strange world of sovereign debt and how it links to the value of your money. Gary explains how government spending often doesn't add value to citizens' lives and contributes to the rising costs of everyday items. Did the recent downgrade of US treasury leave you baffled? Gary dissects the facts behind this dramatic event, the function of rating agencies and the potential of a US default. Despite the downgrade, why is the US government still a safe haven for investment? Dive deeper into the potential repercussions of the US treasury downgrade on the future of the economy. How useful are Wall Street's research reports? We shed light on the murky waters of sell-side research and insider trading. Learn how to decipher reliable information from marketing gimmicks and understand the legal way to acquire investment insights.

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/dki082023

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DKI empowers you to earn higher returns in the equity portion of your portfolio. Providing conflict-free, well-researched stock ideas, and timely market commentary - Deep Knowledge without a hidden agenda. Use the coupon code stocksforbeginners50 to receive fifty percent off of an individual monthly or six-month subscription!

Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Mark LaMonica CFA, is an investor, financial educator and the Director of Product Management, Individual Investor at Morningstar. He still recalls the excitement of receiving his first dividend from Nike as a teen. Mark became interested in income investing during the chaotic dot-com crash emphasizing the importance of looking at a company as a real business, rather than a ticker code. Mark believes in the importance of financial independence and how dividends can be used to generate income without touching principal. We also explore the importance of balancing dividend growth and current yield in an income investing strategy.

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/lamonica-aug2023

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Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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In this episode Phil and Karl Kaufman discuss the importance of free cash flow as a key metric for investors. Karl explains that free cash flow is the amount of cash left over after a company pays its expenses and capital expenditures. Unlike earnings, which can be manipulated, free cash flow provides a more accurate representation of a company's financial health.

They emphasize that investing in stocks is not gambling, as investors are buying a piece of a real business with a long-term goal of getting a good return on their investment. They highlight companies like Apple and Broadcom, which have impressive free cash flow growth, and discuss the significance of free cash flow margin as a metric to understand how efficiently a company generates cash.

Karl also shares insights on stock buybacks, dividends, and the emotional aspect of investing.

More Karl at this link: American Dream Investing: Expert Stock Picks, Texted To You

https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/adiaug2023

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Sharesight automatically track price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place.Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and money at tax time. Get 4 months free at https://www.sharesight.com/stocksforbeginners. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan when you use Sharesight, the award-winning portfolio tracker. Sign up for a free trial today.

Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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How can the allocation of your portfolio make or break your financial future? Luke Hallard from 7Investing delves into the intricate world of portfolio structuring and investment strategies, sharing his personal experiences and insights. Luke has a unique approach to portfolio allocation, which combines core and growth investments.

We take a closer look at how companies - from well-capitalized tech giants like CrowdStrike to innovative international banking platforms like Wise - are weathering the storm. We'll unpack why free cash flow is paramount in determining a company's sustainability amidst uncertainty and discuss the importance of a well-understood investment thesis while allocating only 2% of a portfolio to each new position.

Check out Luke's full tweet that this episode was based on at: https://twitter.com/7LukeHallard/status/1676523807639576577?s=20

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/hallardjuly2023

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Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Doug Morris is the CEO of Sharesight, a portfolio tracking tool that began as a father-son project in New Zealand. It has grown into a global enterprise with a team of 50. Doug shares the origins of Sharesight and provides insights into the most popular US trades, highlighting the tech companies' dominance. He also shares a fascinating statistic: the top 10 companies make up a third of the S&P 500's market cap, but account for 96% of the return.

We explore the importance of benchmarking and how it can help you understand how your money is working for you. Doug explains how Sharesight shows annualized returns net of fees, offering an apples-to-apples comparison to your chosed benchmark. Users can monitor and customize the asset class breakdown of their investments, while automatically tracking dividends and portfolio performance.

https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/dougmorrisjuly23

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Sharesight automatically track price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place.Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and money at tax time. Get 4 months free at https://www.sharesight.com/stocksforbeginners. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan when you use Sharesight, the award-winning portfolio tracker. Sign up for a free trial today.

Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Anirban Mahanti is a lead advisor for 7investing. Before 7Investing, Anirban spent 5-plus years at The Motley Fool in various roles, including as the Director of Research and the founding lead advisor of the stock-picking newsletter Extreme Opportunities.

Link to blog post: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/anirban7investing

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What does an epic poem written around 700BC tell us about investing? How are investors tempted to steer their money onto the rocks of investing underperformance? My guest is Michael Kemp, author of The Ulysses Contract. There's plenty of great lessons in this interview & much more in the book. There's a lot to avoid but as Michael says:

"Don't be discouraged by all the negative arguments I'm putting forth. I don't believe you need to become a champion to become a really good investor. Market returns are fantastic returns as long as you achieve them. Don't try and shoot for the stars cuz you're probably full flat on your face. But if you accept that you're gonna be delivered market returns and you are patient, then market returns can be spectacular returns given the power of compounding."

Blog post available at: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/ulysses

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Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Raji Khabbaz is the founder of Learn Wall Street, a program aimed at teaching financial literacy to grade 7-12 students. Raji is empowering the next generation to make informed financial decisions and secure a brighter future by equipping young minds with financial knowledge and the art of wise money management. Learn Wall Street is offering a finance and investing after-school educational program for students in 7th through 12th grade. A strong introduction to the principles of business and investing will have a profoundly positive impact on long-term financial well-being. The development of critical thinking and decision-making skills greatly improves cognitive development.

Transcript and more at the blog post:

https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/learnwallst

Find out more about Learn Wall Street at this link: https://learnwallstreet.org/

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Portfolio tracker Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and money at tax time. Get 4 months free at https://www.sharesight.com/stocksforbeginners

Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan when you use Sharesight, the award-winning portfolio tracker. Sign up for a free trial today.

Sharesight automatically track price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place.

Stocks for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Stocks for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Stocks for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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