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Market Bytes

Market Bytes is a show about tech and stocks. Breaking down the businesses and technology that dominates the market, making sense of the financial headlines, and sharing the details of my own personal portfolio.

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00:15:33

How Much My Portfolio Earned in December ($254,000...

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2024/01/01

In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $254,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for December 2023 02:42-Dividend income 04:29-Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:53-Best and worst performers 10:33-Overall thoughts on the previous month

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00:11:53

The Fed Just Pivoted. Or Did They?

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2023/12/18

The Federal Reserve just had their FOMC meeting last week and the markets rallied as they held rates steady and signaled that there would be 3 rate cuts in 2024. But is that really what they said?? In this episode, my last episode of 2023, we break down what Jerome Powell and the FOMC participants ACTUALLY said and what we should do about it as investors. Also, we touch on the Google vs Epic Games suit and I let you know what you can expect from me and this channel in 2024. 00:00-The Federal

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00:12:28

Can You Really Time the Market?

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2023/12/13

Is it really possible to time the market? If you listen to people online, most will say that dollar cost averaging (DCA) is the only way since timing the market is impossible. But others are constantly trying to “buy the dip” any time prices go down. So who’s right? In this episode we break down one of the most shared articles on the subject and I give you my thoughts on if you can actually time the market or not. 00:00-Even God can’t beat Dollar Cost Averaging (apparently) 01:56-What the research

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00:16:54

Answering Your Most Asked Questions

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2023/12/11

The channel has grown a bunch over the past 6 months, including the amount of comments, emails and messages I get about stocks, ETFs and myself. In today’s episode I answer your most asked questions. 00:00-These are your most asked questions 00:54-What is my background? 09:32-What do I think about this portfolio? 13:46-Can I analyze a stock or ETF? 14:18-Am I going to start a discord?

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00:13:18

3 Simple Rules for Success in Life and Investing

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2023/12/06

Charlie Munger recently passed away at the age of 99. A legendary investor known for his wisdom and one-liners, Charlie left behind many great nuggets of information for future generations. In this episode we go through some of my favorites and the 3 simple rules for success in life and investing that I’ve gotten from Charlie Munger. 00:00-Charlie Munger passes away at 99 00:45-Challenge Your Own Thinking 04:11-Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story 08:08-Personal Accountability Will Take You

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00:13:41

How Much My Portfolio Earned in November ($245,000...

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2023/12/04

In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $245,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for November 2023 02:40-Dividend income 04:16-Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:21-Best and worst performers 09:42-Overall thoughts on the previous month

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00:13:20

Is the Bull Market Back for Stocks?

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2023/11/29

According to some analysts, the bull market is back for stocks. In this episode we talk about what people are predicting, what it means for retail investors, and what if anything we should be doing about it. 00:00-The bull market is back for stocks 01:35-Mark Avallone’s take 05:39-When will the Fed cut rates? 08:25-What does this mean for retail investors?

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00:19:05

Is Caterpillar (CAT) Worth Buying?

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2023/11/27

Caterpillar is a global leader in the sales and manufacture of heavy machinery. Not to a mention a stock that has 30 years of consecutive dividend growth that has consistently beat the S&P 500. In this episode we walk through Caterpillar’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if CAT is still worth buying. 00:00-Caterpillar - Building for dividend growth 02:18-Who are they and what do they do? 05:44 -What are some risks to their business? 08:49 -How are their Operations? 10:55-CAT

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00:16:53

Is Seeking Alpha Premium worth it?

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2023/11/22

Every investing website tries to get you to pay for premium features, but as an everyday investor is it worth it? In this episode we break down Seeking Alpha Premium in detail so you can understand what additional features you get, the value that they provide, and if it makes sense for you. 00:00-Seeking Alpha Premium Is it worth it? 01:45-What’s available for free? 02:14-What are the best Premium features 12:05-Are there free alternatives 13:26-Who is Seeking Alpha Premium best for 15:40-What does

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00:12:08

This is the Biggest Obstacle to Being a Successful...

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2023/11/20

Studies show the biggest obstacle to being a successful investor is literally ourselves. We’re the problem everyone. In this episode we talk about how and why we get in our own way as investors and what we can do about it. 00:00-The biggest obstacle to being a good investor is yourself 01:17-Investing vs Trading 04:19-Buy and Hold Investing 06:30-Dealing with new information 08:29-What can we actually do about this?

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00:13:05

Everybody’s Wrong about Picking Stocks

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2023/11/15

When it comes to picking stocks and stock analysis, there is one thing that is always true. Everyone’s wrong. In this episode we talk about why there is no one “right” answer when it comes to picking stocks and the questions we need to address as investors to ensure we’re evaluating stocks with the right perspective. 00:00-Picking stocks is about questions, not answers 00:30-What is your investment time horizon? 04:24-What are your investment goals 06:21-What is your investment

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00:16:58

Revisiting PayPal, Disney, and Crocs after Earnings

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2023/11/13

PayPal, Disney, and Crocs have been beaten down by the market in 2023. As earnings season wraps up we revisit these 3 stocks after earnings to see how they’ve performed and if our original analysis holds up. 00:00-Is PayPal a value trap or the next META? 05:22-Is Disney starting to get the Magic back? 09:00-Crocs’ growth story is both good and bad 15:30-How should we approach this as investors?

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00:21:03

Is Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) a Growth Stock Worth Buying?

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2023/11/08

Texas Roadhouse is the fastest growing restaurant chain in America, and their stock has easily outperformed the S&P 500 in total return over the past 10 years. In this episode we walk through Texas Roadhouse’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if TXRH is still worth buying. 00:00-Texas Roadhouse - Say Howdy to dividend growth 02:18-Who are they and what do they do? 04:43 -What are some risks to their business? 07:44-How are their operations? 09:41-YTD Performance 13:10-TXRH

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00:12:28

How Much My Portfolio Earned in October ($230,000...

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2023/11/06

In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $230,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for October 2023 02:45-Dividend income 04:42-Stocks I bought and sold this month 08:46-Best and worst performers 09:37-Overall thoughts on the previous month

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00:14:25

What to expect from Apple (AAPL) earnings this week

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2023/11/01

Apple is reporting Q4 earnings this week and investors have a lot of questions. After starting the year up 57%, Apple has dropped over 12% since August. In this episode we talk about what to expect with Apple’s earnings release and how investors should be looking at the company. 00:00-Apple is about to announce Q4 earnings 02:02-Apple’s and Revenue Growth 08:30-Apple and China 11:45-Apple and AI

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00:22:58

Is Coca-Cola Still Worth Buying? KO Stock Analysis

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2023/10/30

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and their stock has paid and increased dividends for 60 straight years. But Coca-Cola has trailed the S&P 500 in total return over the past 30 years. In this episode we walk through Coca-Cola’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if KO is still worth buying. 00:00-Coca-Cola - Still the real thing? 02:13-Who are they and what do they do? 06:01 -What are some risks to their business? 10:05 -How are their

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00:16:16

This Is Why American Express Keeps Going Down

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2023/10/25

American Express just announced strong Q3 earnings and the stock dropped by over 5%, what is going on? In this episode we break down American Express’ performance, how it matches up against their 2023 forecast and talk about what might actually be holding the stock and other bank stocks back. 00:00-American Express crushed Q3 earnings 07:07-Why most people misunderstand American Express’ business 11:17-So what is causing the downtrend for Amex? 14:01-What does this mean for Investors?

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00:14:11

Don’t Make This Common Mistake with Vanguard ETFs

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2023/10/23

Vanguard’s VTI, VOO, and VGT are 3 of the most popular and talked about ETFs out there. But a lot of people are making a very basic and common mistake with them. In this episode we break down the problem and dive into all 3 ETFs so you know how to fix it. 00:00-A common mistake people are making with these Vanguard funds 01:43-Understanding fund overlap 05:16-VTI or VOO, which one is best? 09:13-Understanding what VGT actually is 11:36-Why does any of this matter?

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00:15:02

Ignore the headlines with your stocks. Do THIS instead.

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2023/10/18

If you’re depending on the headlines to understand your stocks, you’re going to be disappointed. News articles aren’t providing the full picture and truth that we need to really know what’s going on with the companies we own. In this episode, we dive into a detailed example of Starbucks, to show how the news headlines you see are misleading, and what we can do instead to get a clear picture on how our stocks and their management teams are performing. 00:00-This is how stock headlines mislead

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00:09:38

Are weight loss drugs REALLY impacting stocks?

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2023/10/16

Popular food stocks are down big over the last month and according to the news it’s because of the rising popularity of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs. In this episode we talk about what they are and what impact they are having on the most recent market downturn. 00:00-What is Ozempic and how could it impact stocks? 02:36-Why is this a big story? 05:38-What’s really going on with stocks? 08:37-What should we be doing about it?

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