

Investing Unscripted
Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro
This is The Investing Unscripted Podcast, where we ask the questions that matter to investors.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 13min
Chit Chat Stocks: Stanley Druckenmiller: The Investor That Beat Warren Buffett
This week we're featuring an episode of the Chit Chat Stocks podcast. Ryan and Brett do great work and in this episode they discuss Stanley Druckenmiller. The longtime investor put up 30% annual returns for 30 years, beating the returns of Buffett over that time frame. But is he the best investor ever?
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Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Jun 5, 2024 • 53min
107. June 2024 Mailbag
This month's mailbag includes great questions about BDCs, broken investing theses, knowing if the story really changed, a little-known battery company, and what to do with middling investments. Jason also said that listener Jesse was a bad stock picker partly because their name starts with the same letters as Jeff's. Have a question you want answered? Want us to make fun of you to make ourselves feel better? Send it to us for our next mailbag now!
Companies mentioned: BEP, BEPC, BOC, CWEN, ENPH, FLNC, META, NEE, NVDA, SPUU, SSO
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*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 15min
106. How to Be a Successful Stock Seller
Figuring out which stocks to buy is only half of the equation. A lot of your success – and for many people, most of their poor returns – are the result of selling. This week, Jeff and Jason take a close look at selling stocks, breaking down the reasons to sell, which are good, which are bad, and how you can make better selling decisions.
Companies mentioned: AAPL, ANET, AVGO, BOC, CATO, ETSY, FLGT, GE, META, MSFT, NFLX, NVDA, OM, PLUG, TSLA, TWLO, WINA
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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May 22, 2024 • 59min
105. Semiconductors, AI, and the Future of Mankind
Creators of Chip Stock Investor, Nick and Kasey Rossolillo, discuss the booming semiconductor industry, AI advancements, and the future landscape of investing. They delve into market sectors, potential growth cycles, evolving technology, and the impact of AI on healthcare efficiency and patient care. The conversation also explores China's semiconductor industry, geopolitical tensions, and the challenges and opportunities within the semiconductor market.

May 15, 2024 • 53min
104. 3 Things to Know Before Buying Your First (or Next) Stock
Whether you’re new to investing or not, there are a few things that Jason and Jeff think every stock investor should know before making a purchase.
Companies mentioned: BIPC, DDOG, NFLX, SBUX, ZM
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
103. Imposter or Investor?
Warren Buffett once said, "Everyone has a plan until the stock market punches them in the mouth." Okay, Warren didn't say that, but the investing version of a Mike Tyson quote is still correct. Picking the best investments and having a plan is only part of investing success. And over time, we've come to learn that these things rarely account for the most important – and most flawed – part of investing: You. In this week's show, Jason and Jeff take a deeper look at the importance of goals and making the right investment decisions, and how critically important it is to build and maintain a framework that factors in your own psychology, and temperament, making it harder to make the easy mistakes, while also empowering you to make better decisions.
Companies mentioned: CRWD, ENPH, EPR, JNJ, NVDA, OM, SOFI, SWAV, TPIC, TSM, UPST
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Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA==
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
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Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:
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May 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
First Fridays 7: May 2024
On this month’s live podcast, Jason and Jeff discuss recent earnings, interest rates, and their new Savvy Trader portfolio.
Companies mentioned: ASML, ETSY, FTNT, KNSL, LMND, NET, PINS, SBUX
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Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA==
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
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Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:
https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

May 1, 2024 • 1h 3min
102. April Mailbag Plus a Big Announcement
This week, Jeff and Jason field your questions including using starter positions, fees for ETFs, taking action on a new stock idea, and a lot more. We also announce the Investing Unscripted Portfolio, which you can find on SavvyTrader!
Have questions for us to answer on our next mailbag? Don't wait! Send them to us now, via social media, email, or a comment on the Investing Unscripted newsletter.
Companies mentioned: EPR, KNSL, O, RDFN
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Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA==
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
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Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
101. Averaging Up: When Overvalued Stocks Really Aren’t
Investors have enjoyed the bull run of the stock market over the past 15 months. Yet for those who are still regularly contributing new money to invest, seeing your favorite stocks up 30%, 50%, or even more from where you last bought them can make it hard to keep buying. But, are these big winners actually overvalued? In this episode, Jeff and Jason take a closer look at some of their favorite high-priced stocks to learn whether they're actually overvalued.
Companies mentioned: AAPL, AIG, ASML, KNSL, MKL, PGR, TREX
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
https://tinyurl.com/2024contest
Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:
https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

Apr 17, 2024 • 60min
100. Private Equity with Tim Hanson
The term private equity is in the financial news often, but it’s not a once-size-fits-all business model. Jason and Jeff interview Tim Hanson, CIO and President of Permanent Equity, to talk about the private equity industry and what makes Permanent Equity different.
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You can find Permanent Equity here: https://www.permanentequity.com/
Connect with Tim on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/timhanso
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Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com
Twitter: @InvestingPod
Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted
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To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted
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Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com*
*Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade.
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read and understand the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options”, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) which can be found at: www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document
Supporting documentation for any claims will be furnished upon request.
If you are enrolled in our Options Order Flow Rebate Program, The exact rebate will depend on the specifics of each transaction and will be previewed for you prior to submitting each trade. This rebate will be deducted from your cost to place the trade and will be reflected on your trade confirmation. Order flow rebates are not available for non-options transactions. To learn more, see our Fee Schedule, Order Flow Rebate FAQ, and Order Flow Rebate Program Terms & Conditions.
Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.
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Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here:
https://tinyurl.com/2024contest
Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:
https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023


