Motley Fool Money Cooking with Stocks
Aug 22, 2022
Jason Moser, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, shares insights from his investing journey shaped by his parents. He recounts his first stock purchase and discusses how his worst investment ended up with JP Morgan Chase. Listeners will be entertained by stories of emotional investments, including the one that got away, as well as nostalgia for dividend aristocrats that remind him of childhood. His reflections offer a unique view of the intersection of personal experiences and investment strategies.
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Early Investing Introduction
- Jason Moser's father, a physician, introduced him to investing during car rides to school.
- These conversations sparked his interest in finance and economics.
First Stock Purchase (Cisco)
- Moser's first stock purchase was Cisco in 2000, recommended by an Edward Jones representative.
- This taught him a valuable lesson about market volatility, as the stock significantly declined.
Worst Investment (Washington Mutual)
- Moser's worst investment was Washington Mutual during the 2008 financial crisis.
- Driven by a gambler's mentality, he lost all his investment when the company went bankrupt.