

Rule Breaker Investing
The Motley Fool
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.Pre-order David's new book, Rule Breaker Investing, to dive deeper into these game-changing principles: https://lnk.to/rulebreakerinvesting
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Jul 30, 2025 • 38min
July 2025 Mailbag: Spiffy-Rocket-Pop
Grab the popcorn—this Mailbag goes well beyond beach talk. A listener uses Rule Breaker tactics, keeps adding as the stock climbs, and lands their first spiffy-pop. David retells the term’s origin and brings back analyst Yasser El-Shimy, whose original pick sparks a rocket-themed chat. Another listener feeds Keats’s “On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer” to AI for a Rule-Breaker remix full of wild surmise. Those nuggets—plus the new Authors in August lineup—power this week’s breezy, idea-packed summer episode.
Companies mentioned: RKLB, SBUX
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Host: David Gardner
Guest: Yasser El-Shimy
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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 7min
2025 Wimbledon Champion & Fool, Sem Verbeek
Sem Verbeek, a Dutch Wimbledon champion in mixed doubles and an investor, shares his inspiring journey from facing a career crossroads in tennis to celebrating victory. He highlights the mindset similarities between sports and investing, emphasizing resilience and strategic thinking. Sem even interviews host David, sparking engaging discussions on unconventional training methods and cultural dynamics in sports. With insights on investment strategies and a touch of humor, this conversation offers valuable lessons from both the court and the market.

Jul 16, 2025 • 44min
Five Idle Thoughts of a Summer’s Day, Vol. 2
As summer heats up, the discussion dives into the four types of capital essential for personal growth. Embracing reality takes center stage, challenging popular phrases that obscure honesty. The transformative power of global trade is linked to fostering connections and peace. A playful exploration of words rhyming with 'fool' highlights community and financial education. The episode wraps up with insights from game design, emphasizing the importance of engaging experiences in teaching valuable life lessons.

Jul 9, 2025 • 54min
Reviewapalooza 2025
We’re approaching the 10-year anniversary of the dawn of our 30 five-stock samplers, picked from 2015 to 2021. In this special episode, David reflects on the fully updated results, sharing 10 fresh lessons from both the wins and the whiffs. How’d we do? Discover the highs and lows, the reversals in just a year’s time… and the enduring principles of Rule Breaker Investing.
Companies Discussed: AXON, IRBT, ISRG, LYV, MELI, NVDA, PAC, PEGA, PI, RMD, W, Z
Host: David Gardner
Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 2, 2025 • 49min
What You’ve Done to Create Financial Freedom, Vol. 3
Celebrate financial freedom with powerful listener stories and timeless wisdom from Greek philosophers. Discover the significance of resilience and living below your means. Explore the importance of financial education, including how to engage kids in money lessons. Gain insights from the journeys of iconic athletes and business leaders, highlighting their shared principles of success. This engaging discussion offers actionable tips for cultivating financial independence, all served with a dose of American spirit!

Jun 25, 2025 • 46min
June 2025 Mailbag: Top Quantitative Traits for Rule Breaker Stocks
June brings us another motley mailbag, where your notes nudged David to share, among other things:
*his top quantitative traits for a great stock
*summary thoughts a few years later on Michael Hebb’s Let’s Talk About Death (over Dinner)
*consideration of a Peacock streaming road trip show with Fools that never happened
*a trip back in our time machine to see what was Amazon’s market cap in 1999!
Companies mentioned: AMZN, BRK.A, BRK.B, WMT
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Pre-order David’s upcoming Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/
Host: David Gardner
Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Market Cap Game Show: “Boring Stocks… Eh?!”
Join Jason Moser, a savvy senior analyst at The Motley Fool with a love for economics, and Loren Horst, an enthusiastic investment analyst, as they tackle the intriguing world of market caps. They delve into the highs and lows of companies like Stitch Fix and discuss the hidden gems of the stock market. Personal anecdotes about competitive golf and nostalgic video games add a fun twist, while strategies for smart investing and insights into less glamorous stocks provide valuable takeaways for listeners.

Jun 11, 2025 • 55min
A Fool for Life, with Rick Engdahl
Rick Engdahl, a 25-year veteran and producer at The Motley Fool, shares his remarkable journey from a debt-laden artist to an investment-savvy Fool. With humor, he reflects on the transformative power of conscious capitalism and the vital role of mentorship in personal growth. Engdahl discusses the art of storytelling in podcast production, emphasizing sound effects that enhance listener engagement. He also dives into branding's significance and how a long-term investment strategy, fueled by time and effective stock selection, can lead to success. A heartfelt farewell caps off his compelling insights.

Jun 4, 2025 • 51min
Mind Your PQ with Shirzad Chamine
Shirzad Chamine, bestselling author of Positive Intelligence and a prominent C-suite advisor, dives into the fascinating world of mental fitness. He explores defeating inner saboteurs to unleash your true potential. The conversation highlights transforming negativity into personal growth, and the impact of cultural awareness on emotional perception. Additionally, they discuss AI's role in human interactions and the importance of tech in mental wellness, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and resilience in today's fast-paced world.

May 28, 2025 • 57min
May 2025 Mailbag: More than a Marathon
Whether you're taking another lap around the sun, buying to hold for decades, or literally running for miles on end, life is more than a marathon. Where you come from matters. Where you're going matters more. How you'll get there? Well, as your mailbag contributions showcase, that's the fun part!
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Pre-order David's upcoming Rule Breaker Investing book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1804091219/
Host: David Gardner
Guest: Randi Zuckerberg
Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices