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InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast

Phil Town & Danielle Town

Phil Town is a hedge fund manager and author of 3 New York Times best-selling investment books, Invested, Rule #1, and Payback Time. On the InvestED podcast, Phil and his daughter Danielle shine a light on the successful investing strategies that gurus like Warren Buffett have used for 80 years. Listen in for a great stock market education on basics, learn how to invest on your own, and follow along with real-time examples and investing tips from week to week. Subscribe and leave a review

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457- Stop the Insanity

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/02/20

In the practice of value investing, just like with so many other things in life, knowing when to wait patiently or when to jump ship is critical to the long-term success of your portfolio.Being able to stomach market fluctuations isn’t something that everyone is capable of, but the mindset of buying into a business with long-term goals of generating cash flow means buying with the confidence that you’ll be able to weather the storms that may, and often do, come your way. As the series on the

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456- Buy Side Weather Matrix

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/02/13

Is there a limit to how much an investor should know about a potential investment? While it can seem like there’s an infinite amount of relevant considerations for any given business, the ability to discern the difference between important information and extraneous data is an indispensable tool in the investor’s kit. If jumping into the deep end of the S&P 500 seems like a daunting proposition, keeping your investing practice focused on a smaller scale can make the process of understanding “the

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30:50

455- Weather Matrix Part 2

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/30

Last week, the episode was centered around a tool for evaluating potential investments based on the myriad factors impacting their current performance and future trajectories, a topic that our hosts dubbed “the weather” of a business. While having a handle on a company’s worth and a clear gauge on one’s own understanding are both vital in making investment decisions, what other factors can—or should—influence the process? The fundamental feeling of excitement or intrigue can be a divining rod in

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33:53

454- Weather Matrix

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/25

The 21st century has brought the world a number of revolutionary developments that have turned the world on its head, with one of the most important cultural shifts being the rise of the attention economy. With so many entities all vying for a piece of your time, how can you know when you’re spending too much of that limited resource on your investing research? With decades of investing experience and a bit of basic mathematics, Phil explains a tool to classify companies into four groups based on

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34:45

453- The Weather- Numbers Almost Enough

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/18

Following up on last week’s discussion about the “weather” of a business, or how the climate of various internal and external factors can influence the long-term success of your prospective investment. With so much data available at our fingertip, how can we know what information is useful for research and what can safely be left out of our analyses? Whether you’re looking into a company’s direct competitors or doing a bird’s eye view of a whole market sector, knowing when to go deeper vs when to

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33:14

452- The Weather

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/15

For our first full episode of the new year, Phil and Danielle are reunited to talk about the various factors of a business’s climate that can help better understand where their weather will take them in the future. From government overregulation to corporate mismanagement, there are risks inherent to investing that we can identify and include in our analysis for a more complete picture of the economic landscape. Staying current with the news doesn’t just make for a good citizen, but a good investor

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3:37

451- Happy New Year!

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/11

As we get all of our 2024 ducks in a row, Danielle checks in to share some positive vibes for the upcoming year and offer a quick toast to prosperity and successful investing in 2024. While it's a short break from our regular programming, it's a moment to celebrate the journey we've taken together and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. To start your new year by planning for the ones to come, click here to get a free copy of our “Rule of 72” Cheat Sheet and gain a better understanding of

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25:08

450- FROM THE VAULT: The Fed & Inflation (Part 1)

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2024/01/05

Happy 2024 to all InvestED listeners! While our hosts enjoy the holidays, we’re opening a year by going back to January of 2022 for a discussion about interest rates. With word of rate cuts on the horizon, how different are things now from when inflation was still climbing rapidly? Understanding the Federal Reserve's interest rate maneuvers and their correlation with inflation is vitally important for assessing investment opportunities. The intricate dance between interest rates and the economy can

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27:23

449- Charlie

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/12/20

On this bittersweet episode of InvestED, Phil and Danielle come together after taking some time to reflect on the impact of Charlie Munger, both in the financial world as well as in their own personal lives and investing journeys. The loss of such a magnanimous figure will surely leave a void in the value investing community, but as Li Lu penned in his eulogy for Munger (link below), the man’s contributions to the collective understanding of investing practice will be felt utilized and pored over

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40:55

448- FROM THE VAULT: Charlie Munger’s 3 Ways to Build...

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/12/14

We dig deep into the vault this week, going all the way back to 2018 to revisit one of our Charlie Munger-centric episodes. Phil and Danielle delve into the lesser-known strategies of the late great “Abominable No-Man,” revealing the hidden gems that can transform an ordinary investment portfolio into a stellar one. Join us as we explore the wisdom of investment gurus, uncover the power of "cannibal companies," and unearth the untapped potential of valuable spin-offs. As we look back on the life

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447- Thank You, Charlie Munger

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/12/06

The podcast is taking a break this week, but Danielle checks in briefly to share her thoughts on the loss of one of the investing world’s titans as Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger passed away this week at the age of 99. Rule #1 owes a debt of gratitude to Charlie and the wisdom he’s contributed to the investing community over the past several decades. The legacy he leaves behind—from his outsized impact on the business world to the Mungerisms he was so fond of sharing—will be irreplaceable to

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446- Grateful

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Venturing into investing often feels nerve-wracking due to uncertainties in financial markets and the fear of potential losses. Value investing, when done properly, stands out as a reliable approach due to careful assessment of the true worth and long-term growth potential of investments. By conducting thorough research and understanding the genuine value of investments, value investing offers a sense of security that traditional trading cannot. It's a method rooted in solid evaluation, making it a

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4:52

445- Turkey Day!

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/11/21

This week’s brief check-in comes as Americans in the US and around the world prepare for one of the country’s greatest traditions, Thanksgiving Day. Families everywhere are braving busy airports, clogged interstates, and crowded kitchens as they come together to give thanks, eat large amounts of food, and digest in front of the annual gridiron classics. We here at InvestED want to wish all of our listeners a safe and happy Thanksgiving break, and Phil and Danielle will be back next week to discuss

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38:01

444- Catastrophic Mistake

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/11/14

What exactly constitutes a “mistake” when it comes to your investing practice? Is it any time a company doesn’t pan out the way you thought it would, or is it simply when something causes you to break Rule #1 and lose money? While fear of being “wrong” on a position can be paralyzing for some, being willing and able to adapt to constantly shifting market conditions is a must for anyone looking to wade into the world of investing. This week, Phil and Danielle talk about what it means to “get it

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28:30

443- Key Man

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/11/08

Founders are vital to a company's success due to their passion, deep understanding of the business, and ability to make agile decisions. Their personal stake in the company aligns their interests with shareholders, fostering commitment to long-term value creation. For investors, recognizing the importance of founders is crucial. Founder-led companies tend to be more resilient and innovative than their competitors while having a unique focus on lasting success. Their leadership often results in

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442- Sketchy Going Public

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/11/01

Going public with a company, while often seen as a significant milestone, comes with several risks. The increased regulatory and compliance requirements can be burdensome and costly, and publicly traded companies must adhere to strict reporting standards which demand substantial time and resources. Going public also exposes a company to scrutiny from shareholders and the public at large, which can bring heightened pressure to meet short-term financial targets at the cost of long-term strategic

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32:54

441 - Penny Stocks part 3

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/10/24

The abundance of unlisted companies available to buy into is a complicated resource for investors. One one hand, the opportunity that comes from smaller stocks being overlooked could lead to incredible results from unlikely sources, but the potential for staggering losses is equally high in this volatile market. For those willing to dig into the thousands of pink sheet stocks and do the necessary due diligence, the penny stock market can be a gold mine of prospective businesses that don’t get

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37:04

440- Penny Stocks part 2

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/10/17

For many uninitiated or inexperienced investors, the idea of trading inexpensive stocks can seem like a low-risk way to break into the world of investing. However, while the price tag on penny stocks may be easier to swallow than those of blue chip stocks, the relative risk is far greater than the risk of buying into a well-established company. There are ways to approach investing at this level, and with the Rule #1 approach towards researching investments and analyzing price vs. value, the risk of

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439- FROM THE VAULT: Speculating vs. Investing

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/10/11

Before purchasing a company, Rule #1 Investors conduct extensive research to ensure that the company they intend to acquire aligns with the four key principles laid out by Charlie Munger. These principles are meaning, moat, management, and margin of safety. In this week's Vault episode, Phil and Danielle return to the topic from last week’s listener question to dive into a discussion about the distinction between investing and speculating. They also take a closer look at the concept of "risky

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29:21

438- FROM THE VAULT: Quick Questions: Investing Vs....

InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Is it possible for investors to achieve solid returns without exposing themselves to substantial risks? This is the fundamental principle behind Rule #1 Investing. While many people look at investing as something akin to gambling, being a conscious value investor is vastly different from speculating, where the high risk is a fundamental aspect of the process. In this week's Vault episode, Phil and Danielle delve into the distinction between being an investor and a speculator, highlighting just how

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