The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom

By: By Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks like
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  • We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
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  • Q&A: Exit Strategies, FDVV ETF, Using AI for Stock Analysis

    Q&A: Exit Strategies, FDVV ETF, Using AI for Stock Analysis
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode, Dave and Andrew address three detailed listener questions. They offer insights on investing in micro-cap stocks, setting up an exit strategy, and the importance of understanding time horizons. The discussion extends to the utility of AI in financial research, where they outline its current limitations and emphasize the critical value of personally reading and understanding company financial statements. They also provide practical tips for balancing detailed financial analysis with a busy lifestyle and the potential advantages and risks associated with different investment strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions Overview 00:41 Question 1: Strategies for Micro Cap Stocks 11:44 Question 2: Evaluating FDVV and Investment Strategies 21:59 Question 3: Using AI for Investment Research 33:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight. To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com. Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at equity@einvestingforbeginners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Why Amazon's P/E Ratio is Misleading and the Right Way to Value Them

    Why Amazon's P/E Ratio is Misleading and the Right Way to Value Them
    Apr 21 2025
    Confused by Amazon’s PE ratio? Financial educator Brian Feroldi breaks down the six stages of a company’s life and reveals why traditional valuation metrics often fail. Learn how to analyze any stock, avoid common mistakes, and discover the tool that makes investing easier for everyone. [00:01:00] Why PE ratio fails for Amazon and growth stocks. [00:03:00] The six stages of a company’s business lifecycle explained. [00:07:00] How to spot startups and hypergrowth companies in the market. [00:11:00] Self-funding phase: when companies stop needing outside capital. [00:13:00] Operating leverage: profits grow faster than revenue here. [00:16:00] Capital return phase: dividends, buybacks, and mature companies. [00:19:00] Three key numbers to identify a company’s current stage. [00:26:00] Why Amazon’s valuation needs a different metric approach. Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Check out the Stock Simplifier here: Stock Simplifier. What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight. To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com. Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at equity@einvestingforbeginners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • The Truth About Target Date Funds: Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamin's Take

    The Truth About Target Date Funds: Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamin's Take
    Apr 17 2025
    Join Joe Saul-Sehy (Stacking Benjamins) as he shares his raw, hilarious, and practical journey from financial disaster to financial independence. Learn why budgeting trumps stock picking, the real story behind target date funds, and how to build wealth in your 20s. [00:01:00] Joe’s frugal start: recording from his mom’s basement. [00:02:00] Inflation warning: budget, not stocks, is your real risk. [00:04:00] Joe’s first money mistake: credit card disaster at Citadel. [00:09:00] Mom’s tough love: “It’s your problem, not mine.” [00:11:00] Gamifying debt payoff: taking control became fun. [00:14:00] Take career risks, not just portfolio risks, for wealth. [00:17:00] Purpose in retirement: why staying active matters most. [00:39:00] Target date funds: why Joe says “don’t use them.” Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Go to shipsticks.com and use the code INVESTING for 20% off. Go to get.stash.com/INVESTING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/INVESTING and get on your way to being your best self. Use code [INVESTINGPOD] at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/investingpod Learn more about Joe and Stacking Benjamins here: Stacking Benjamins What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight. To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com. Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins

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