My Worst Investment Ever Podcast
Andrew Stotz
Welcome to My Worst Investment Ever podcast hosted by Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, where you will hear stories of loss to keep you winning. In our community, we know that to win in investing you must take the risk, but to win big, you’ve got to reduce it.
Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth.
To find more stories like this, previous episodes, and resources to help you reduce your risk, visit https://myworstinvestmentever.com/
Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth.
To find more stories like this, previous episodes, and resources to help you reduce your risk, visit https://myworstinvestmentever.com/
Episodes
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Nov 14, 2018 • 17min
Asif Khan – Value Traps: Bargain Hunters Beware!
Asif Khan, Managing Partner at EDGE Research & Consulting Limited, shares his worst investment story of falling for value traps while hunting for bargains. He emphasizes the importance of building a diversified portfolio of good quality companies. The podcast discusses missed investment opportunities, the significance of discount rates in stock valuations, and the importance of continuous learning in the investment journey.
Nov 12, 2018 • 13min
Alexander Burstein – Beware of Stock Tips. Do your Own Research
Alexander Burstein, a pharmaceutical industry professional, shares his worst investment story of losing 90% of his biotech stock value due to relying on stock tips. He emphasizes the need to do personal research and diversify investments to minimize risks. The podcast explores the pitfalls of trusting secondhand information, analyzing the importance of disclosed risks in investing, and strategies for reducing risk and diversifying investments.
Nov 8, 2018 • 17min
Shagun Jain – Overlooking Growth and Expansion
Finance expert Shagun Jain shares his worst investment story of losing 90% by concentrating on retail stocks. He highlights the importance of analyzing debt, cash flow, and return metrics in investing. Jain emphasizes assessing company cash flows, diversification, and good corporate governance for sustained portfolio growth.
Nov 5, 2018 • 16min
Daniel Crosby – A Big House Can Lure Even a Behavioral Expert
Daniel Crosby, psychologist and behavioral finance expert, shares his worst investment experience of buying a big house to find happiness. He reflects on the disconnect between knowledge and action in financial decisions, the minimal impact of material possessions on happiness, and the value of therapy in understanding the emotional connection to money.
Nov 1, 2018 • 27min
Brian Portnoy – The Risk of Concentrated Bets
Brian Portnoy, Director of Investment Education at Virtus Investment Partners, shares his worst investment ever story involving US financials during the market downturn in Q4 of 2008. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence and assessments in investment decisions, highlighting the risks of concentrated bets and the value of learning from mistakes in the financial industry.
Oct 29, 2018 • 15min
Frank Moffatt – Stock Tips Can Work Until They Don’t
Frank Moffatt, a multi-talented individual, shares his worst investment experience of putting $50,000 in a thinly managed mining penny stock. He reflects on the painful slide from $50,000 down to $3,000, his exit strategy, and the lessons learned. The episode highlights the importance of financial education, avoiding common investment mistakes, and the significance of understanding the market before making investment decisions.
Oct 24, 2018 • 28min
Attila Koksal – Even Deep Investing Experience Cannot Overcome Government Policies
Attila Koksal, with over 35 years in finance, shares his worst investment story in the power generation industry due to government policy interference. Lessons learned include the importance of thorough research, understanding implications, and having exit strategies in investments.
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Oct 22, 2018 • 24min
Karl-Mikael Syding – Don’t Be Blind to the Idea That You Haven’t Got the Full Picture
Former hedge fund manager Karl-Mikael Syding shares how his fund lost over $100 million during the Greek debt crisis. He highlights the importance of neutrality in financial decisions and the lesson learned from facing losses. Syding emphasizes the value of reevaluating pursuits for true fulfillment and the significance of zero-based thinking in decision-making.
Oct 15, 2018 • 14min
Yoshimasa Satoh – Invest Time in Yourself to Get the Life You Want
Yoshimasa Satoh, APAC’s Product Strategist at eVestment, shares his worst investment story of not planning his future, but later found his passion in financial management. Emphasizes the importance of investing time in oneself to create a fulfilling career and life. Discusses transitioning careers, aligning strengths with interests, and leaving a positive impact by making wise decisions.
Oct 8, 2018 • 12min
Stuart Leckie – The Cost of Friendship: How your Friends Impact Your Investment Decision
Stuart Leckie, investment advisor, shares how he lost £500,000 investing in a product offered by a trusted friend without deep understanding. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence and not blindly following recommendations from friends. Leckie warns against ignoring red flags and stresses the value of transparent communication in investment decisions.
