Rule Breaker Investing

When the facts change, what do you do? Today we begin a new series on changing our minds. When it happens, why it happens, and how we are rewarded — in business, in investing, and in life. Shorting (9:10) - Is it wrong to short stocks? Is it worth the effort? Go Tar Heels (15:03) - What happens when the rival of your favorite team becomes your team? Loving Choices (19:36) - Have you confronted your own prejudices? Do you have a ______ friend? Moneyball (28:20) - Are you looking at the right data? Are you defying conventional wisdom? Are you winning? Netflix (34:57) - Are you able to recognize when Goliath has met his David? Stocks Mentioned: NFLX Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For over 17 years, Motley Fool Rule Breakers—the subscription service—has been recommending stocks and keeping score. It's been about a year since David stepped away from the service, so today we're checking back in on our namesake. Tim Beyers is here to talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same. Rule Breakers Service Link: rbioffer.fool.com Stocks Mentioned: XBI, SNOW, MDB, GOOG, HUBS, VEEV, ANET, BMBL Host: David Gardner Guests: Tim Beyers, Rick Engdahl Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all the horrible headlines these days, it's easy to forget the things that make America special. But for Amjad Masad, a Palestinian immigrant and successful entrepreneur who came here with little to his name, America's virtues are clear to see. Also in this episode, we review 5 Stocks Celebrating the 2018 World Cup. In keeping with sports fandom, be prepared for the agony of defeat! Stocks mentioned: YNDX, MELI, EA, BOOK, DASTY Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we learned that "Vorfreude" is the German word for pleasant anticipation. Fitting, as we always look forward to hearing from you! And of course, we've been looking forward to having Lee and Kara back to revisit some company culture tips. Finally, we'll leave you with a little more Rule Breaking Vorfreude at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yasser El-Shimy made a great first impression with his win in the last match, but now he's back to face our previous champ, Brian Stoffel. Guessing market caps great and small, of companies ubiquitous  and obscure. Who will win? You will, Fool! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when Reviewapaloozas were fun? Well, at some point they will be fun again, but in the meantime we have lessons to learn and some lumps to take. One day we will look back and reminisce about these times we lived through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a business owner or a new employee, Foolish culture heroes Kara Chambers and Lee Burbage are back with 10 tips to make the workplace flourish.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone has been listening to this podcast from the very beginning. And even if you have, can you possibly remember it all? This week we revisit some of our favorite moments, lessons, and stories from Foolishness past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market continued its decline this month, and there's no denying that it hurts. Maybe that's why we're all so focused on optimism and consistency in our investing. It goes up more than it goes down, after all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our democracy, we are responsible. We are complicit. We share in the blame. And we are currently enabling one "Sorry Lunatic" after another to deprive our fellow citizens of their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices