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Brian Feroldi: 'The Biggest Edge That Individual Investors Have'

Jul 23, 2024

Brian Feroldi, financial educator and founder of Long Term Mindset, discusses his investing journey, company analysis, and avoiding investing pitfalls. He shares insights on market volatility, valuation challenges, and the impact of rising interest rates on stock market. The podcast emphasizes the importance of education, long-term investing, and avoiding emotional pitfalls in the current market.

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Quick takeaways

Investing in index funds provides broad diversification and consistent returns for most investors.

Understanding financial statements, business models, and valuation is crucial for successful individual stock investing.

Creating and following investment checklists helps in making informed decisions and evaluating potential investments.

Deep dives

Brian Feroldi's Journey into Investing

Brian Feroldi recounts his journey into investing, starting from a lack of knowledge post-college despite a degree in business. Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', Feroldi delved into learning about investing, kickstarting his passion. This led him to focus on the stock market, learning about renowned investors like Warren Buffett and Jim Cramer.

Intro

5min

Personal Investing Journey and Valuable Insights

20min

Analyzing Companies and Valuation in Stock Investing

5min

Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Stock Market and Valuation of Nvidia

10min

Avoiding Investing Pitfalls in the Current Market

14min

Wrapping Up with Thank You, Subscription Encouragement, and Disclaimer

2min

Today on the podcast, we welcome back author and financial educator, Brian Feroldi. His bestselling book is Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? He is also the founder of a financial education company called Long Term Mindset and a contributor to The Motley Fool. In addition, Feroldi has a big presence on YouTube, where his videos receive hundreds of thousands of views. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and his MBA from the University of Rhode Island.

Background

Bio

Long Term Mindset

The Motley Fool

Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren’t, by Brian Feroldi

Resources

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki

Nick Maggiulli

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements: The Search for the Company With a Durable Competitive Advantage, by Mary Buffett and David Clark

The Little Book That Builds Wealth: The Knockout Formula for Finding Great Investments, by Pat Dorsey

Checklists and Valuation

Investing Checklists