The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks
Learn how to master the stock market without the hype or the headache. This podcast breaks down complex investing into simple, "chill" strategies you can actually use.
From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence.
Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time.
From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence.
Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time.
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May 31, 2017 • 28min
IFB18: Your Path to Financial Freedom Explained
Dive into the fundamentals of financial freedom! Discover how choosing the right partners, like Shopify for e-commerce, can pave your path. Learn about the importance of dividend stocks for stable income and the 25X rule for saving. Budgeting and automation tips will help you build wealth through compounding. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of podcasts and how they can empower your financial journey. Take actionable steps today to define and achieve your financial goals!
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May 24, 2017 • 46min
IFB17: Cash Flow Statement: Operating Activities, Investing, and Financing
Discover the mysteries of cash flow statements and learn how to read them effectively. Dive into the operating activities, investing, and financing components that impact a company's financial health. Explore Berkshire Hathaway's unique cash flow dynamics and its investment strategy. Understand the significance of depreciation and amortization in evaluating finances. Plus, grasp the importance of maintaining robust cash reserves for long-term success. Tune in for expert insights and financial analysis tips!
May 17, 2017 • 29min
IFB16: The Stock Market Has Seen the Snapchat Stock Story Before
Thank you for joining us for session 16 today. In today's session, Andrew and I are going to discuss IPOs and the dangers of investing in unknown company's like Snapchat. With the recent earnings report, which was the first since Snapchat had gone public, the stock tanked 20% in one day and has not done well since its IPO. Andrew and I discuss why and how you can avoid these value traps in your investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2017 • 53min
IFB15: What Other Investing Strategies Are Out There?
Welcome to session 15 of the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's session we chat with Allan, who is a new investor, just started two weeks ago. He has some great questions for us today and the main discussion centers around the different styles of investing out there. Of course, Andrew and I have fun taking turns talking about some of the other strategies, in addition to value investing, which is our main style. Join us as we discuss the different styles as well as many other topics, such as dividend investing, shorting stocks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2017 • 52min
IFB14: Why Investing Metrics Are More of a Guideline than a Blueprint
Welcome to session 14 of the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss why investing metrics are a guideline as opposed to a blueprint. We go into depth on why you use these metrics to guide you, not make your decisions for you. We also discuss some other great topics, such as dividends, stock screeners, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2017 • 44min
IFB13: The Unreliability of Forward P/E and 10% Dividend Stocks
In session 13 we have a Q&A with Steven who is a beginning investor with some terrific questions about dividends and the forward P/E. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2017 • 33min
IFB12: The Validity of Scuttlebutt Investing and Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative investing versus qualitative is an ongoing battle but utilizing scuttlebutt investing and numbers is a great way to find awesome companies. In today's session, Andrew and I discuss our thoughts on quantitative versus qualitative. Andrew is very much a numbers guy and I am more a mix of the two. We both agree that using scuttlebutt has its merits but should be used in conjunction with quant investing. If you are enjoying this podcast please subscribe here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2017 • 1h 8min
IFB11: A Complete Guide to the Most Useful Stock Valuation Methods
Using stock valuation methods to discover and screen for great companies is a great way to find investment opportunities. In this session, we will talk about seven of the stock valuation methods that we use to help us be better investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2017 • 39min
IFB10: Making a Quant Investing Approach Inspired by Baseball Sabermetrics
Baseball and value investing have more in common than you would think. The study of numbers or sabermetrics has had a huge influence on baseball. Similarly, there has been a tremendous influence from quant investing in value investing. Warren Buffett is a very big fan of baseball and he has used that influence to adapt several philosophies from baseball to his investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2017 • 40min
IFB09: Myths about Dividend Paying Blue Chip Stocks
In today's session, we look at the definition of a Blue Chip stock and how the dividend's that you collect from these companies can help grow your wealth. We also look at whether a company is shareholder friendly or not nad how this can affect you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
