
InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast
Phil Town is a hedge fund manager and author of 3 New York Times best-selling investment books, Invested, Rule #1, and Payback Time. On the InvestED podcast, Phil and his daughter Danielle shine a light on the successful investing strategies that gurus like Warren Buffett have used for 80 years. Listen in for a great stock market education on basics, learn how to invest on your own, and follow along with real-time examples and investing tips from week to week. Subscribe and leave a review. Questions? Email questions@investedpodcast.com.
Latest episodes

Feb 23, 2022 • 32min
357 - Ethical Investing Tips from Charlie Munger (Part 1)
In this episode of InvestED, Phil and Danielle dive into a discussion referencing Investing Guru, Charlie Munger and his Annual Meeting with The Daily Journal. The topic of this meeting is contradicting investing and whether it is ethical to invest in countries who have different strategies than those of the US. Tune in to this episode of InvestED where Phil and Danielle debate on Morals vs Money. Is it okay to invest in a company whose morals are different from your own?Learn how to build a successful financial future for yourself with Phil Town’s FREE 12-Month Financial Planner. Download your copy now: https://bit.ly/3Gfa1l5 Topics discussed in this podcast:
Investing in Cryptocurrency
Investing in other countries
Investing Ethics
Contradicting Investing
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Charlie Munger’s Video with Yahoo FinanceFor show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022 • 28min
356 - Investing Lessons We Can Learn from Peloton (Part 2)
In the last episode of InvestED, Phil and Danielle discussed lessons we can learn from Peloton’s ups and downs as investors. Continuing on that conversation, Phil and Danielle dive deeper into researching Peloton to determine the success of the company in the stock market by calculating the strength of its moat. Tune in to this episode of InvestED for their final thoughts on how to interpret whether a company is worth investing in, given the state of the stock market, current assets and liabilities, long-term debt, and operating cash flow of the company.Learn how to invest with certainty in the right business at the right price by understanding a company’s moat. Download your FREE copy of the 4 Ms of Successful Investing: https://bit.ly/3gwwWxY Topics discussed in this podcast:
Peloton’s moat
What to research in a company before investing
How companies rebound after stock dips
The 4 Ms of Successful Investing
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
InvestED Episode 355: Investing Lessons We Can Learn from Peloton (Part 1)
InvestED Episode 267: Peloton Company Analysis
https://bit.ly/3gwwWxY
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Feb 8, 2022 • 35min
355 - Investing Lessons We Can Learn from Peloton (Part 1)
Over the last couple of weeks, Phil and Danielle have discussed how to invest for success despite fluctuations that may arise. In this episode of InvestED, they use the example of Peloton’s stock history to highlight why the Rule #1 method of Investing is the best tool you can use to find long-term success, despite fluctuations. From understanding what a moat is, and identifying Peloton’s Moat, to having a good idea of a company’s financial and management situation prior to investing, tune in to this episode of InvestED to learn how to assess if a company is right for you and your long-term investing strategy, despite any uncertainty that may arise.Learn how to invest with certainty in the right business at the right price despite market fluctuations. Download your FREE copy of the 4 Ms of Successful Investing: https://bit.ly/3gwwWxY Topics discussed in this podcast:
How to Understand Market and Inflation Fluctuations
4 Ms of Successful Investing
Moats
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
InvestED Episode 267: Peloton Company Analysis
4 Ms of Successful Investing Guide
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Feb 1, 2022 • 15min
354- The Fed & Inflation (Part 2)
Following their discussion about the Federal Reserve from the last episode of InvestED, this week, Phil and Danielle Town dig deeper into inflation.From discussing how the Federal Reserve used to calculate inflation, to understanding all of the nuances to the way it’s calculated now, tune in to this episode of the InvestED Podcast to gain a better understanding of what the current inflation rate is and what it means for the world economy.To stay prepared for any changes in inflation or to the market as a whole, claim your FREE copy of the Rule #1 12-Month Planner: https://bit.ly/3Gfa1l5 Topics discussed in this podcast:
Inflation
The future of the economy & markets
Supply & labor bottlenecks
Wage increase
Substitution
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
FRED M1 Chart
Shadowstats
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Jan 25, 2022 • 25min
353- The Fed & Inflation (Part 1)
A few episodes ago, Phil and Danielle talked about the future of the market – how it’s changing, where it’s going, and what would happen if interest rates go up. Continuing on that conversation, tune in to this episode of InvestED where Phil and Danielle dig into what would happen if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates and how much they could raise them without crushing the economy. And, don’t miss as they start discussing changes in inflation.To stay prepared for any changes in inflation or to the market as a whole, claim your FREE copy of the Rule #1 12-Month Planner: https://bit.ly/31ImPCl Topics discussed in this podcast:
Inflation
The future of the economy & markets
Supply & labor bottlenecks
Wage increase
Substitution
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
FRED M1 Chart
Shadowstats
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Jan 18, 2022 • 36min
352- Your Margin of Safety - How Close is Close Enough?
The Rule #1 Investing method is a lot of research and waiting for the right time. But when is the right time? Is it okay to compromise somewhere throughout your journey? This week on InvestED, Phil and Danielle discuss using the “margin of safety” when looking to buy their stocks. Truth is, while the Rule #1 Investing Method will put you on the right track, there’s still so much opportunity to be flexible depending on your own situation and values.Tune in to learn how to define your margin of safety to help you avoid investing mistakes – whether it be ignoring your margin of safety, or staying too far within the lines of it.To help keep yourself on track for success as you navigate your financial future, download the FREE 12 Month Planner that will help you organize your priorities and promises to set yourself up for financial gain in 2022: https://bit.ly/31ImPCl Topics discussed in this podcast:
How to tell if you’ve made a mistake
Defining your own investing rules
Difference between founder-led and non-founder led companies
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Lou Simpson Passed Away
Activision Scandal & Stock Patterns
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Jan 11, 2022 • 28min
351- Making Sense of the Markets
Is there a change coming to the market? Whether you believe there is or not, knowing when and how to invest can be a confusing and overwhelming process for some. But there’s one way to feel certain and confident about your investment decisions: Investing the Rule #1 Way.Join Phil and Danielle Town as they dive into the history of the market, what to expect of it in the future, and why value investing will allow you to feel confident and stable with your investments during market fluctuations. To put yourself on the track to financial success, download the FREE 12 Month Planner that will help you organize your priorities and promises to set yourself up for financial gain in 2022: https://bit.ly/31ImPCl Topics discussed in this podcast:
Value Investing
Emotional Investing
When to Buy & Sell
History of the Stock Market
Control Company for Investors
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Biggest Investing Mistakes with Jeremy Deal
How Investing Works
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Jan 4, 2022 • 38min
350- How Investing Works
It may not be fast or flashy, but the Rule #1 way of investing that Phil and Danielle have been following for more than 7 years works for a reason: those who follow the Rule #1 way actually understand the strategy of how to invest instead of gambling on getting lucky.While there are many ways to successfully invest, Phil and Danielle run through the positives and negatives of each in this first podcast episode of 2022.Tune in as they also walk through the history of the market, how it can help you understand what’s going on in the market today, and how you can use that knowledge to understand how to invest your money for the best.To learn more about how to successfully invest your money in the new year and beyond, download a copy of Phil’s Complete Guide to Investing for FREE here: https://bit.ly/3mVqxQs Topics discussed in this podcast:
Interest Rates
Buffett Investing
Long Term Investing
Bond Investing
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
Shiller PE Ratio
Net-Net strategy
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Dec 28, 2021 • 16min
349- Rule #1’s 2021 Year in Review
This year has been quite the rollercoaster for many of us. We’ve all been through a lot and we continue to face the constant changes that life throws at us. But, when you put in the effort to find that one thing in your life that allows you to transcend and pull back from what is truly happening in the world, you’ll be able to find yourself at peace.This week, Phil and Danielle Town take a look back on 2021 and reflect on everything that has happened. They discuss how to be your best self by practicing a form of meditation that’s best for you and allows you to clear your mind and go beyond your abilities. To start off the New Year with a plan to succeed and be your best self, register for Phil’s Transformational Investing Webinar where you can learn how to invest as a beginner. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3sDcmTJ Topics discussed in this podcast:
A look back at 2021
Life’s constant changes
Learning how to transcend
Using meditations
Beginning your investing journey
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Dec 21, 2021 • 35min
348- Betting with Options
Last week, Phil and Danielle talked about one of the two extremes of Warren Buffett’s Investing strategies: Net-Nets. This week, the investing duo discusses the other extreme: Options. As the market started booming again post World War II, Buffett found the Net-Net strategy to be extremely difficult, so he transitioned to trading options – a riskier, but higher return strategy.Tune in as Phil and Danielle explain everything you need to know about options trading, why it should not be considered as investing, and what is in between both of Buffett’s two investing extremes.To learn more about how to successfully invest as a beginner, download a copy of Phil’s Complete Guide to Investing for FREE here: https://bit.ly/3oSjWaK Topics discussed in this podcast:
The Net-Net Investment Strategy & History
Options Trading
Investing Extremes
Put Option
Call Option
Meme Stocks
Additional resources discussed in this podcast:
The Net-Net Strategy Explained
The Complete Guide to Investing for Beginners
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