The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom Stock Market Nerd’s Guide to Investing
Nov 10, 2025
In this discussion, Brad Freeman, the founder of Stock Market Nerd, shares his journey in investing, focusing on fundamental analysis and sector insights. He emphasizes the importance of understanding financial statements and discusses his methodical research process. Brad highlights the critical role of strong leadership in companies, his cautious stance on AI and bubble markets, and his criteria for selecting stocks. He also explains his valuation techniques and market preferences, offering a unique perspective for aspiring investors.
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Data-Driven Edge From Public Filings
- Brad Freeman loves financial statements because they reveal company-specific signals within uniform data.
- He uses filings and quarterly reports to gain an informational edge without insider access.
Early Loss And A Brutal Reality Check
- Brad lost his first ~$1,500 Robinhood account and got blunt feedback from his brother.
- That harsh intervention forced him to change and improve his investing process.
Ignore Cookie-Cutter Metrics
- Learn basic financial statement rules, then apply sector-specific context to know what matters.
- Ignore noisy metrics and focus on the few measures truly relevant to each business model.
