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Investing Unscripted
Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro
237 episodes
3 hours ago
Welcome to Investing Unscripted, where we ask the hard questions about investing, the stock market, and personal finance. We don't have THE answers, we only have OUR answers.
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Welcome to Investing Unscripted, where we ask the hard questions about investing, the stock market, and personal finance. We don't have THE answers, we only have OUR answers.
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Investing Unscripted
186. December 2025 Mailbag

In the final episode of 2025, Jason and Jeff empty the mailbag to answer listener questions about managing sudden wealth, tax strategies, and portfolio management. They debate the pros and cons of rebalancing versus letting your winners run (featuring a look at Jason’s highly concentrated Roth IRA) and discuss how to handle a financial windfall like an inheritance. The hosts also break down the risks of complex conglomerates like Brookfield, analyze whether MTY Food Group is a value play or a value trap, and give their unfiltered take on whether recent political news finally makes Cannabis stocks investable.

00:23 Listener Mailbag and Community Engagement

03:09 First Listener Question: Balancing Financial Results and Industry Knowledge

06:50 Using AI Tools for Investment Research

08:27 Real-World Examples and Industry Research

11:04 Brookfield Corporation: Legal Issues and Investment Risks

14:50 MTY Foods: Cash Flow and Investment Potential

22:28 Rebalancing Portfolios: Strategies and Considerations

26:10 Risk Management in Asset Allocation

26:54 Personal Investment Stories and Lessons

28:21 Strategies for 401k, Roth, and Brokerage Accounts

37:29 Handling Inheritance and Tax Implications

45:26 Investing in Cannabis Stocks

50:54 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Companies mentioned: AEO, AMZN, BN, CAVA, CMG, CRWD, CTRE, DRI, EAT, EPR, GOOGL, LOB, MCD, MELI, MO, MTY, NFLX, NUE, STLD, TAP, TSM, YUM

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4 days ago
51 minutes 41 seconds

Investing Unscripted
185. The 2026 Portfolio Contest & 2025 Market Review

In this holiday special, Jason and Jeff wrap up 2025 by reviewing the year's biggest stories—from the AI boom to inflation and trade wars. They discuss whether the AI narrative is showing any cracks and debate which sectors might dominate in 2026, with Jason making a case for homebuilders and Jeff eyeing the energy sector. The hosts also reveal the simplified rules for the 2026 Investing Unscripted Portfolio Contest, inviting listeners to submit their "buy and hold" picks for charity. Finally, they share their "YOLO" picks and confess what they got wrong in 2025.

01:25 Upcoming Contest Announcement

02:00 2025 Year in Review

05:47 AI Dominance and Market Trends

13:08 Stock Picks for 2026

18:19 Sector Predictions for 2026

23:25 AI and Renewable Energy: The China Factor

24:53 Reflecting on 2025: Biggest Misjudgments

27:39 Lemonade's Unexpected Success

30:48 Top Performing Stocks of 2025: Predictions for 2026

34:47 Robinhood's Race Against Time

37:30 2026 Stock Contest: Rules and Guidelines

44:29 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

Companies mentioned: GOOGL, ENPH, LMND, MU, NEM, NVDA, PLTR, HOOD, STX, SNPS, WBD, WDC

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2024 Portfolio Contest

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1 week ago
45 minutes 7 seconds

Investing Unscripted
184. Bill Brewster: From "Junk" to Quality

Bill Brewster, host of The Business Brew, joins us for a candid conversation about the mental toll of stock picking and his evolution from "cigar butt" value investing to quality compounders. We dive deep into his sharp criticism of Disney CEO Bob Iger, debate whether Berkshire Hathaway is facing a "conglomerate discount" after its recent management shakeup, and discuss why sometimes the best investing strategy is simply admitting you might be the "dumbest person in the room."

00:24 Introducing the Guest: Bill Brewster

00:50 Bill's Investment Philosophy

04:05 Frameworks vs. Rules in Investing

06:59 Evolving as an Investor

11:01 David Gardner's Influence

18:18 Goals vs. Incentives in Investing

24:03 Building a Robust Investing Framework

24:27 Traits of Quality Enterprises

26:18 Economic Moats and Management Insights

27:45 Disney's Leadership and Strategic Shifts

32:58 Berkshire Hathaway's Future Leadership

Companies mentioned: BN, BRK.B, CLPT, COST, DIS, FAST, GIS, JPM, MCD, MELI, NFLX, OLN, OXY, PM, SHOP, WBD, WMT

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

2024 Portfolio Contest

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2 weeks ago
42 minutes 58 seconds

Investing Unscripted
183. Reckless Predictions 2026

It's time to grade our 2025 predictions (spoiler: we were mostly wrong) and make some reckless new calls for 2026. We debate whether Oracle or Alphabet will be the next mega-cap winner, if Tesla's full self-driving ambitions will crash the stock, and why Strategy might be the single most dangerous stock to own next year. Plus, we ask the big question: Will the market finally crash in 2026, or is the AI bubble just getting started?

00:16 Reckless Predictions and Accountability

00:34 Catching Up After the Holidays

01:42 Reviewing Last Year's Predictions

06:03 Stock Picks for 2025

11:10 Stocks to Avoid in 2025

20:46 Reflecting on Housing Market Predictions

24:30 S&P 500 Prediction Review

25:16 New Predictions for 2026

26:35 Oracle's Market Potential

27:29 Alphabet's AI Advantage

28:43 ASML and GE Aerospace Predictions

31:55 Kinsale Capital and Stock Picks

34:29 Stocks to Avoid in 2026

40:31 Reckless Predictions for 2026

Companies mentioned: AAPL, ASML, BRK.B, DFH, ENPH, GE, GOOGL, GRBK, INTC, KNSL, LLY, LEN, MELI, META, MSFT, MSTR, MTH, NVDA, ORCL, PHM, PLTR, TREX, TSLA, WMT

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2025 Portfolio Contest

2024 Portfolio Contest

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3 weeks ago
46 minutes 30 seconds

Investing Unscripted
182. Earnings Season Reset

Jason and Jeff discuss why the best time to analyze a company might be weeks after they report, and share their personal strategies for this quieter period. 

03:00 Why You Should Wait a Month Before Analyzing Earnings 

06:00 Early Investing Mistakes 

12:00 Panic-Buying and the CrowdStrike Example 

15:00 How Incentives (and "Being First") Skew Financial Media 

20:00 Annual Reports & The Rexford Industrial Deep Dive 

24:00 The Value of Community: Canadian Solar 

26:00 Spreadsheets and "Quiet Time" Research 

29:00 Timing Buys Around Earnings Dates

35:00 Improvements: Investing Journal? (Airbnb)

Companies mentioned: ABNB, CRWD, CSIQ, REXR, TTD

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

2024 Portfolio Contest

2023 Portfolio Contest

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1 month ago
40 minutes 51 seconds

Investing Unscripted
181. November 2025 Mailbag

In this month’s mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle the "Book Value" bear thesis for Lemonade and discuss when the company might finally reach profitability. They also address a listener's dilemma about what to do with a losing position in PayPal, debating the sunk cost fallacy and the company’s turnaround prospects. Finally, the hosts weigh in on whether Cava or Chipotle is the better buy right now and explain how to choose between Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Renewable.

01:13 Mailbag: Answering Your Questions

03:01 First Question: Lemonade's Book Value Bear Thesis

16:25 Second Question: Adding to a Losing Position

23:40 Pandemic Impact on Digital Growth

23:48 PayPal's Strategic Shift

24:22 Dividend Announcement and Future Outlook

25:15 Investment Decisions and Opportunity Cost

25:59 PayPal's IPO Journey and Current Challenges

26:46 Investor Caution and Decision-Making

28:23 Market Confusion and Analytical Challenges

31:58 Chipotle vs. Kava: Investment Insights

32:13 Fast Casual Dining Industry Analysis

41:16 Brookfield Renewable vs. Brookfield Corporation

Companies mentioned: BAM, BEP, BN, CAVA, CMG, DRI, ETSY, LMND, PINS, PYPL, SBUX, SOFI

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

2024 Portfolio Contest

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1 month ago
47 minutes 13 seconds

Investing Unscripted
180. Stocks We Might Be Wrong About

Jason and Jeff challenge their own investing biases and debate whether they’re wrong about holding three specific stocks: Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Dream Finders Homes (DFH).

00:42 Today's Topic: Questioning Your Investment Thesis

02:26 Listener Engagement and Support

04:21 Stock Spotlight: Ryman Hospitality Properties

09:36 Analyzing Ryman's Performance and Strategy

22:29 Stock Spotlight: Texas Instruments

23:22 The Importance of Analog Semiconductors

24:34 Texas Instruments' Business Strategy

25:59 Challenges and Opportunities in the Analog Chip Market

27:40 Evaluating Texas Instruments' Stock Performance

32:53 Home Builders: A Sector Analysis

33:48 Dream Finders Homes: A Deep Dive

35:14 Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management

Companies mentioned: AMD, DFH, GRBK, HLT, MAR, MTH, NVDA, NVR, O, RHP, TXN

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

2024 Portfolio Contest

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1 month ago
48 minutes 23 seconds

Investing Unscripted
179. The AI Bubble & the State of the Market with John Rotonti

Jason and Jeff are joined by John Rotonti for a conversation on the current state of the market and the AI bubble. John explains his "iron fist" investing philosophy and why the worst thing you can do is let go of a true compounding machine too early.

01:38 John's Career Update

04:21 Investment Philosophy and Challenges

11:55 Market Insights and AI Discussion

16:57 Infrastructure and Technological Shifts

28:59 Tariffs and Economic Impact

30:36 Legacy Companies in AI Infrastructure

32:15 Cyclical Nature of Markets and Inflation

33:29 Interest Rates and Economic Policies

36:07 Pricing Power and Consumer Behavior

43:56 AI Adoption and Market Potential

48:36 Investment Strategies and Market History

54:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Companies mentioned: APH, BIP, BN, CMG, INTC, NVDA

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The Smattering Six

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1 month ago
56 minutes 28 seconds

Investing Unscripted
First Fridays 25. November 2025

In the November livestream, we started with a market "vibe check" on the recent AI stock sell-off, debated the "AI bubble", floated a hot take on Apple's "wait and license" strategy, and answered live questions from viewers. We also announced the Q3 portfolio contest winner.

01:58 Market Vibes and Stock Performance

10:29 AI Revolution and Market Speculations

25:41 Brookfield Asset Management and Sentinel One Insights

34:13 Exploring the Cybersecurity Landscape

34:58 The Impact of Cybersecurity Outages

37:42 SanDisk and the AI Boom

41:43 Investing Unscripted Portfolio Contest

45:58 Reflections on Stock Picks and Market Trends

56:17 Political Implications on the Stock Market

59:44 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, BAM, BN, CRWD, GOOGL, META, S, SNDK, TSLA

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 21 seconds

Investing Unscripted
178. What If the AI Bubble Never Pops?

Jason and Jeff chat about the "circular" AI deals, whether AI stocks are just hype, and what it would actually take for this bubble to keep inflating. 

In this episode, we ask:

Are AI stocks dangerously overvalued? 

What are these "circular deals" between companies like Nvidia, AMD, and OpenAI? 

Is this AI rally just like the dot-com bubble? 

Will AI lead to massive job losses, or will it just change what our jobs look like? 

Where will all the energy come from to power AI? (And what does this mean for nuclear power?) 

How we're thinking about investing and building a resilient portfolio right now.

00:23 Exploring the AI Bubble

00:56 Pitching the Premium Plan

03:38 Market Crash Expectations

06:33 AI's Impact on the Market

15:55 Energy and AI: A Symbiotic Relationship

22:41 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World

26:16 AI's Impact on Employment and Economy

27:08 Amazon's AI Evolution with Alexa

28:05 AI's Role in Business and Education

33:34 AI's Influence on Market and Investments

37:10 Future of Top Companies and AI

42:06 Investment Strategies Amid AI Uncertainty

Companies mentioned: ADBE, AMD, AMZN, ASML, LMND, NOK, NOW, NVDA, TSM

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

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2 months ago
50 minutes 59 seconds

Investing Unscripted
177. October 2025 Mailbag

Jason and Jeff answer listener questions about Pinterest stock, the nature of individual stock-picking, their financial goals, favorite podcasts, and Halloween candies on this episode of Investing Unscripted.

01:14 Analyzing Pinterest as an Investment

03:24 The Challenges of Monetizing Pinterest

10:10 Listener Question: Are Stock Pickers Narcissists?

23:09 Determining Financial Goals

24:33 Understanding Retirement Income Needs

25:16 The 4% Rule Explained

26:56 Building Healthy Financial Habits

27:51 Personal Investment Strategies

29:50 Reflecting on Long-Term Investment Returns

30:40 Fun Questions: Podcasts and Halloween Candy

34:24 Investing in Candy Companies

Companies mentioned: HSY, MDLZ, NSRGY, PINS

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

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2024 Portfolio Contest

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2 months ago
43 minutes 2 seconds

Investing Unscripted
176. Moats Don’t Exist

Jason and Jeff discuss the concept of moats in investing, exploring their validity, limitations, and real-life applicability across various industries, including technology, retail, and pharmaceuticals.

01:25 Debating the Existence of Moats

04:01 Intangible Asset Moats: Apple and Nike

15:12 Pharmaceutical Moats and Patent Protection

16:42 Cost Advantages and Efficient Scale

24:13 Amazon's Distribution Network Moat

24:44 The Amazon Shopping Experience

26:05 Amazon's Cost Advantage and Business Model

28:18 Switching Costs and Market Stickiness

29:12 Shopify's Role in E-commerce

31:15 The Risk of Complacency in Companies with High Switching Costs

36:59 Network Effects in Business

43:55 The Importance of Competitive Advantages

Companies mentioned: AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, KO, MA, NKE, ON, SHOP, TSM, UA, V

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

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2 months ago
46 minutes 42 seconds

Investing Unscripted
175. Are You Ready to Retire, Bro?

Jason and Jeff are joined by financial planning expert Robert Brokamp to discuss key concepts in retirement planning for individuals at every stage of their career, covering topics such as 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, pensions, and the importance of cash and bonds in both accumulation and retirement phases.

00:48 Introducing the Guest: Robert Brokamp

01:31 Previous Episodes and Listener Feedback

02:32 Retirement Planning for New Adults

04:51 Maximizing Employer Match Contributions

09:25 Roth vs. Traditional 401(k)

13:21 Pensions and Retirement Income

21:46 Retirement Lifestyle and Planning

25:56 Emergency Funds and Cash Management

27:14 Living in Uncertainty: The Need for a Backup Plan

27:47 Retirement Savings: Stocks vs. Cash

28:02 The Importance of Cash in Volatile Markets

29:46 Approaching Retirement: Adjusting Your Portfolio

30:55 Building a Cash Cushion and Transitioning to Bonds

33:02 Understanding Bonds: Funds vs. Individual Bonds

36:01 The Impact of Interest Rates on Bonds

44:51 Holding Stocks in Retirement

49:21 Required Minimum Distributions and Tax Strategies

50:51 Finding Joy in Work and Retirement

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

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2 months ago
53 minutes 18 seconds

Investing Unscripted
174. Market Crash 2026 (Ominous Music)

Jason and Jeff discuss the potential for an upcoming market crash in 2026, reflecting on last year's predictions, and explore the impacts of AI investment, interest rates, inflation, and tariffs on the market, providing insights on how to adjust investment strategies in uncertain times.

01:55 Reflecting on Last Year's Market Crash Predictions

06:09 The AI Boom and Market Speculation

14:37 Interest Rates and Economic Concerns

24:06 Economic Stability and Employment

24:23 Impact of AI on Entry-Level Jobs

24:55 Government Shutdown and Unemployment

25:43 Inflation and Tariffs

30:27 Investment Strategies and Market Predictions

30:52 Savvy Trader Portfolio Insights

32:28 Long-Term vs Short-Term Investment Goals

37:37 Practical Uses of AI in Investing

40:06 Preparing for Market Crashes

Companies mentioned: CRWV, MSFT NVDA 

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Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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2 months ago
46 minutes 31 seconds

Investing Unscripted
First Fridays 24: October 2025

In the October livestream, Jeff and Jason discuss the challenges of trimming stocks amid rapid gains, the temptation of big winners, QuantumScape's potential, and managing personal investment decisions to maximize long-term gains.

04:32 Market Trends and Economic Uncertainty

08:40 Stock Talk: QuantumScape and Investment Strategies

29:13 Ducati's Quantum Leap

29:36 Corning Partnership Boosts Stock

30:26 Investor Concerns and Market Reactions

31:53 Speculative Investments and Market Sentiment

35:06 Strategies for Managing High-Performing Stocks

38:07 Balancing Portfolio and Trimming Positions

Companies mentioned: MELI, NVDA, QS, SHOP, SOFI, WINA

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3 months ago
1 hour 23 seconds

Investing Unscripted
173. I Gotta Think About That One

Jason and Jeff randomly analyze each other's stock portfolios, presenting spontaneous bear cases and discussing whether they would buy shares today.

00:35 Explaining the Random Stock Challenge

04:08 First Stock Analysis: LGI Homes

11:59 Second Stock Analysis: Roku

18:21 Third Stock Analysis: QXO

25:27 Fourth Stock Analysis: Airbnb

35:48 Simon Property Group: Malls Aren't Dead Yet

42:28 Procore: Modernizing the Construction Industry

52:26 Reflecting on Investment Strategies

Companies mentioned: ABNB, LGIH, ROKU, SPG, QXO

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The Smattering Six

2025 Portfolio Contest

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3 months ago
56 minutes 34 seconds

Investing Unscripted
172. September 2025 Mailbag

Jason and Jeff respond to listener questions on stock-based compensation, restaurant industry investments, and recent market dynamics related to the Trade Desk, while sharing their insights on various investing strategies and market trends.

00:37 Listener Questions and Engagement

02:58 Quarterly Earnings Debate

17:32 YouTube Comments and Trade Desk Discussion

23:27 Market Sentiment and Trade Desk Analysis

23:48 Ad Tech Industry Dynamics

26:08 Stock Valuation and Future Prospects

30:25 Stock-Based Compensation Discussion

38:44 Investing in Restaurant Stocks

47:45 Spam Comment of the Month

Companies mentioned: AMZN, ASAN, CAVA, CFLT, CMG, CPNG, CRWD, MCD, MELI, MSFT, SBUX, SE, TTD, XYZ

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3 months ago
49 minutes 19 seconds

Investing Unscripted
171. David Gardner’s Rule Breaker Investing

Jason and Jeff interview David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, to talk about his new book 'Rule Breaker Investing,' investing philosophies, and a friendly stock-picking competition.


00:48 Welcoming David Gardner

01:27 David's Early Investing Journey

03:24 The Rule Breaker Philosophy

08:52 The Importance of Holding

19:30 Valuation and Intangibles

33:16 Misunderstandings of Rule Breaker Investing

37:23 Reflecting on Stock Picks and Surprises

37:48 The Humility in Investing

38:27 Lessons from Stock Picking

41:42 The Value of Direct Stock Buying

43:11 Fun with Stock Picking Games

43:55 Introducing the Smattering Six

46:06 Stock Picking Contest

01:04:06 The Importance of Long-Term Investing

Companies mentioned: AMZN, AX, CPNG, MELI, NVDA, PCOR, TBBB, TMDX, WRBY

Check out David’s new book: https://www.rulebreakerinvesting.com/

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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 31 seconds

Investing Unscripted
170. Stocks Unscripted: What’s Working and What’s Not

Jason and Jeff discuss stocks that are performing well and those struggling in their portfolios, evaluate the companies' performances, and share their thoughts on portfolio management and future investment strategies.

02:33 Discussing the Mailbag and Listener Engagement

04:09 Starting the Stock Discussion: Mercado Libre

05:54 Deep Dive into Mercado Libre's Performance

18:31 Exploring Lemonade and Upstart

27:03 Navigating Investment Conviction and Price Anchoring

29:07 Evaluating Lemonade's Growth Strategy

32:05 Understanding Upstart's Market Position

35:55 Moderna: A Long-Term Bet on mRNA Technology

42:38 Live Oak Bank: A Small Business Lender's Journey

49:27 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Companies mentioned: AX, LMND, MELI, LOB, MRNA, SHOP, UPST

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50 minutes 22 seconds

Investing Unscripted
First Fridays 23. September 2025

Jason and Jeff discuss cryptocurrencies, delve into financial strategies like options trading, and take questions from the audience about market trends, the housing market, and more.

00:32 3D Printing and Future Technologies

03:07 AI and Investment Predictions

06:46 Market Vibes and S&P 500 Discussion

15:13 Investment Strategies and Options Trading

20:43 Economic Outlook and Rate Cuts

32:21 Crypto and AI Speculation

32:57 Potential AI Market Risks

33:57 Electricity Generation Concerns

34:16 Gradual Slowdown in AI Spending

34:57 Crypto Bubble Indicators

36:23 Housing Market Stability

36:43 Sopranos and New Jersey

38:10 Housing Market Fundamentals

46:14 QuantumScape Investment Discussion

51:09 Office Real Estate and Labor Market

53:05 Pandemic Stocks and Market Perception

53:39 Zoom's Future and Investor Sentiment

Companies mentioned: LMND, QS, ROKU, TBBB, TFSL, UPS, ZM

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1 hour 1 minute 27 seconds

Investing Unscripted
Welcome to Investing Unscripted, where we ask the hard questions about investing, the stock market, and personal finance. We don't have THE answers, we only have OUR answers.