Rule Breaker Investing Authors in August: “Rule Breaker Investing” with David Gardner & Chris Hill
Aug 20, 2025
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and best-selling author, shares his investment journey, revealing his first Rule Breaker stock and lessons learned from early investments. He discusses the importance of spotting opportunities in technology despite skepticism and reflects on the emotional connection between sports and investing strategies. Through humor and personal anecdotes, David emphasizes innovative approaches to investing and introduces his new book, which aims to democratize investing knowledge for all.
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Moving The Account To Schwab
- David moved his inherited brokerage account from a traditional bank to Schwab because of lower fees and better service.
- That early change signaled his willingness to break norms and modernize how he managed investments.
AOL: The First Rule Breaker
- AOL was David's first true 'rule breaker' stock before he even had the phrase.
- He learned how a first-mover with strong traits could become a phenomenal long-term investment.
Missing Yahoo Taught A Pricier Lesson
- David missed Yahoo because he thought it was slightly overvalued and refused to buy at $29.
- Missing that huge winner taught him to tolerate paying higher prices for top dogs in emerging industries.
