Motley Fool Money Mailbag, incl: Buy Berkshire and go fishing? December 28, 2025
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Dec 27, 2025 The hosts dive into the intriguing relationship between music playlists and personal identity. They analyze the distinctions between investing and trading, emphasizing time horizons and intrinsic value. A listener question sparks a debate on whether to buy an ETF or a single stock and go fishing. The conversation shifts to Bitcoin, discussing its role in investing versus adopting a new monetary concept. Practical tips on Bitcoin ownership highlight the trade-offs between self-custody and ETFs, while encouraging a balanced approach to investments.
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Subscription Inertia Masks Cheaper Alternatives
- Subscription services exhibit strong inertia and stickiness despite cheaper alternatives existing.
- Free or parallel options help constrain pricing power and keep incumbents honest.
Write And Debate To Sharpen Investment Ideas
- Use public conversations (Twitter, writing) to sense-check and refine investment ideas before publishing them.
- Writing aloud forces clarity and helps spot weak thinking before acting on it.
Bitcoin As A New Money Frame
- Andrew Page explains he treats Bitcoin more as adopting a new monetary frame than a typical investment.
- He says he never plans to sell and would only convert to fiat when spending becomes necessary.
