Rule Breaker Investing

Exploring Moore's Law and the impact of stock splits on investment strategies, challenging traditional perceptions. Discussing scientific laws, historical influences, and self-awareness for improved decision-making. Reflecting on diversification, learning from mistakes, and the importance of continuous learning in investing.

We celebrate the breaking of rules, but… laws? Not so much. This week, David returns to this episodic series to cover six more laws that will level up your game and make you smarter, happier, and richer. (5:08) Newton’s First Law of Motion (11:16) Arthur C. Clarke’s Second Law (16:07) Sutton’s Law (24:47) Amara’s Law (32:15) Cunningham’s Law (37:17) Hofstadter’s Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the gift that keeps on giving. As we celebrate David’s birthday, we'd like to thank you for all the notes, emails, and tweets summarizing the lessons that matter most to you. Let's celebrate! (8:51) Investing (41:26) Business (45:45) Life Companies Mentioned: AAPL, CMG, NFLX Host: David Gardner Producer: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, they discuss the power of positive thinking and collaboration, navigating emotional challenges in business, and the importance of character in leadership. They also touch on investing in early-stage companies and the impact of integrity and resilience.

Experienced dividend investor Buck Hartzell & financial expert Matt Argersinger join to discuss the practical value of dividends, challenges & misconceptions, stock buybacks vs. dividends, spotlight on stock picks & strategies. Topics include the shift away from dividend investing, importance of reinvesting dividends, and exploring dividend stocks and strategies from insurance to technology companies.

Happy Shakespeare’s Birthday! On our 102nd Mailbag: Is gold a golden investment? What do ETFs that rebalance get right... and wrong? And do you: Buy Now, and Pay Later? David is joined by fellow Fools Andy Cross and Robert Brokamp to tackle these questions, and more... and producer Rick Engdahl closes it out with a special announcement. It's our April Mailbag! Fool on.   Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross (8:35), Robert Brokamp (24:24) Producer: Dez Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 18th installment of our Great Quotes series, we delve into Shakespeare's "As You Like It," the play that inspired our company's name. David explores five compelling quotes from the Bard's beloved comedy, explaining how they can make us smarter, happier, and richer. Join us as we uncover centuries-old wisdom the play holds for investors. Host: David Gardner Producer: Desiree Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know Bill Barker’s and Robert Brokamp’s investment advice from years of contributions to our podcasts and services. But did you know where and how they started? Sports, family, and finance keep popping back up in their life stories expressed in 10 sentences, in the stock graphs of their lives, and in the three key moments that have made these admirable men the Foolish investors that they are.   Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker (3:11), Robert Brokamp (42:26) Producer: Desiree Jones  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes someone an optimist? How do you embody optimism? Who is on your Mount Rushmore of Optimists? And, should we “gather all the optimists and eat the pessimists”?! Cultivating optimism, with Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring self-knowledge principles, leadership, and market trends. Appreciating community engagement and team contributions. Highlighting the challenges of investing in pioneering companies and the importance of optimism. Reflecting on listener actions and long-term investing success.