Motley Fool Money

How to Be Less Emotional About Stocks

Mar 14, 2022
Jason Moser is a senior analyst at the Motley Fool, offering deep insights into various investment strategies. He discusses how even Warren Buffett faces shareholder scrutiny and stresses the importance of focusing on company fundamentals. Yasser El-Shimy interviews Moiz Ali, who shares his perspectives on Shopify, highlighting its data insights and the challenges it faces in the competitive e-commerce landscape. They cover emotional investing pitfalls and the evolving dynamics of sports streaming, particularly Comcast's growing role.
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ANECDOTE

Buffett's Chairmanship Challenged

  • A Berkshire Hathaway shareholder proposed replacing Warren Buffett as chairman.
  • Berkshire Hathaway recommends a "no" vote, citing Buffett's successful track record and established succession plan.
ADVICE

Investing Without Emotions

  • Focus on a company's fundamentals and performance numbers rather than emotional attachment.
  • Evaluate if a business is objectively stronger over time, regardless of short-term market fluctuations.
INSIGHT

The Hire One Story

  • Jason Moser got emotionally attached to Hire One because of its compelling story.
  • The company's underperformance, despite a good narrative, taught him to prioritize numbers over stories.
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