My Worst Investment Ever Podcast
Andrew Stotz
Welcome to My Worst Investment Ever podcast hosted by Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, where you will hear stories of loss to keep you winning. In our community, we know that to win in investing you must take the risk, but to win big, you’ve got to reduce it.
Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth.
To find more stories like this, previous episodes, and resources to help you reduce your risk, visit https://myworstinvestmentever.com/
Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth.
To find more stories like this, previous episodes, and resources to help you reduce your risk, visit https://myworstinvestmentever.com/
Episodes
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Dec 3, 2018 • 15min
Eslam Shaaban – Take Extra Care with Illiquid Property Investments
Eslam Shaaban, a civil construction manager and international real estate investor, shares his worst investment story about purchasing a property without visiting the location. He emphasizes the importance of reducing risks, doing thorough research, and not trusting others blindly in the investment process.
Nov 28, 2018 • 26min
Mitchell Van Der Zahn – Past Performance Does Not Predict Future Returns
Mitchell Van Der Zahn, an expert in accounting and finance, shares his journey from academia to the private sector. He discusses a costly oil and gas investment in Singapore during a market boom, successful investments in privatized subsidiaries, and the lessons learned from a failed investment due to lack of research and overreliance on past performance. The podcast emphasizes the importance of diversification, setting stop losses, and making rational investment decisions.
Nov 26, 2018 • 9min
Sopon Srisakunpath – Beware of Seductive Online Trading Strategies
Guest Sopon Srisakunpath shares his worst investment experience in a seductive online trading platform, losing a significant amount. He emphasizes the importance of studying investments thoroughly and knowing what you're getting into. The podcast delves into the dangers of get-rich-quick schemes and emotional manipulation in investing.
Nov 22, 2018 • 25min
Jonathan Freedman – If I’m Being Totally Honest
Jonathan Freedman, from Consilience Capital Management LLC, shares insights on ethics in finance through his worst investment story. He highlights the importance of honesty and alignment in business, emphasizing the value of self-reflection and zero-based thinking in decision-making.
Nov 19, 2018 • 15min
Daniel Egan – Remember That Time is Your Greatest Asset
Daniel Egan, from Betterment, shares his story of a risky investment in a double leverage Oil ETF, emphasizing the value of time and confidence over money. Lessons focus on position sizing, costs, and opportunity cost in investing, highlighting the emotional toll and need for thorough understanding. The importance of analyzing investment costs, understanding various instruments, and considering opponents is discussed. Trade-offs in diversification and viewing time as a valuable asset are also stressed in decision-making.
Nov 14, 2018 • 17min
Asif Khan – Value Traps: Bargain Hunters Beware!
Asif Khan, Managing Partner at EDGE Research & Consulting Limited, shares his worst investment story of falling for value traps while hunting for bargains. He emphasizes the importance of building a diversified portfolio of good quality companies. The podcast discusses missed investment opportunities, the significance of discount rates in stock valuations, and the importance of continuous learning in the investment journey.
Nov 12, 2018 • 13min
Alexander Burstein – Beware of Stock Tips. Do your Own Research
Alexander Burstein, a pharmaceutical industry professional, shares his worst investment story of losing 90% of his biotech stock value due to relying on stock tips. He emphasizes the need to do personal research and diversify investments to minimize risks. The podcast explores the pitfalls of trusting secondhand information, analyzing the importance of disclosed risks in investing, and strategies for reducing risk and diversifying investments.
Nov 8, 2018 • 17min
Shagun Jain – Overlooking Growth and Expansion
Finance expert Shagun Jain shares his worst investment story of losing 90% by concentrating on retail stocks. He highlights the importance of analyzing debt, cash flow, and return metrics in investing. Jain emphasizes assessing company cash flows, diversification, and good corporate governance for sustained portfolio growth.
Nov 5, 2018 • 16min
Daniel Crosby – A Big House Can Lure Even a Behavioral Expert
Daniel Crosby, psychologist and behavioral finance expert, shares his worst investment experience of buying a big house to find happiness. He reflects on the disconnect between knowledge and action in financial decisions, the minimal impact of material possessions on happiness, and the value of therapy in understanding the emotional connection to money.
Nov 1, 2018 • 27min
Brian Portnoy – The Risk of Concentrated Bets
Brian Portnoy, Director of Investment Education at Virtus Investment Partners, shares his worst investment ever story involving US financials during the market downturn in Q4 of 2008. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence and assessments in investment decisions, highlighting the risks of concentrated bets and the value of learning from mistakes in the financial industry.
