Investing Unscripted

Jason and Jeff answer listener questions about portfolio management, cost basis versus market value, and the importance of understanding one's investments fully. The conversation centers around determining when to add to existing winners versus investing in new opportunities, using QuantumScape as a practical case study. They also explore alternative investment strategies, such as the Calamus ETFs, comparing their potential benefits and drawbacks against more conventional options like CDs and money market accounts. 03:22 Understanding Cost Basis and Portfolio Management06:28 Deep Dive into Portfolio Strategies16:02 Sponsor Messages and Advertisements26:36 Portfolio Concentration and Small Positions28:23 Cash Management and Investment Strategy29:30 Challenges of Managing a Large Portfolio30:53 Conviction and Adding New Companies31:15 Understanding and Following Your Investments35:41 When to Bail on an Investment36:38 QuantumScape: A Case Study46:36 Calamus ETFs: An Alternative to CashCompanies mentioned: GOOG, QSSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscriptedListen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeInvesting Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

Jason and Jeff discuss The Trade Desk (TTD). They delve into the company's recent quarterly underperformance, the reasons behind its stock drop, and their approach to decision-making in turbulent times. 00:20 Savvy Trader Portfolio Overview01:15 Focus on The Trade Desk02:37 The Trade Desk's Recent Performance04:26 Understanding The Trade Desk's Business Model07:17 Challenges and Future Outlook09:33 Investment Strategies and Personal Insights12:13 Comparisons and Market Context19:12 Final Thoughts and Recommendations*****************************************Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************************Email: ⁠investingunscripted@gmail.com⁠Twitter: @InvestingPodBluesky: @investingpod.bsky.socialYouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted⁠******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit ⁠https://finchat.io/unscripted⁠

Jason and Jeff explore the vast housing market and its investment opportunities. They discuss the importance of the housing sector and cover a range of topics, including home builders, the impact of aging housing stock, and the benefits of home improvement companies like Lowe's and Home Depot. They also highlight specific stocks and REITs and address the challenges and risks associated with housing investments. 01:34 Exploring the Housing Market05:39 The Home Builders Sector13:07 Top Home Builder Stocks27:33 Home Improvement Giants: Lowe's and Home Depot32:05 Economic Impact of Home Injuries32:49 Home Depot and Lowe's: Long-term Investments33:41 Dividend Growth and Share Buybacks34:43 Specialty Retail in Housing36:37 Sherwin Williams: A Success Story38:49 Investing in Construction Material Companies41:47 Exploring Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)47:29 ETFs for Housing Market ExposureCompanies mentioned: AOS, AZEK, AVB, DFH, FND, GRBK, HD, INVH, LEN, LL, LOW, MAA, MTH, NVR, RDFN, SHW, TREX, TTSH, ZSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscriptedListen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeInvesting Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

Jason and Jeff discuss the financial lessons they wish they could share with their younger selves. Topics include the importance of understanding compounding interest, automating investments, paying yourself first, and avoiding the pitfalls of cashing out retirement accounts early. They also explore income strategies, mindful spending, and the need to gradually de-risk as retirement approaches. 01:57 Episode Theme: Lessons for Younger You03:59 The Power of Compounding Interest07:57 Understanding Investment Options15:39 Pay Yourself First24:14 A Costly Mistake: The Price of Impulsive Decisions25:44 Turning Financial Mistakes into Learning Opportunities27:23 Strategies for Financial Recovery and Growth28:50 The Importance of Automation and Discipline in Saving34:52 Balancing Lifestyle and Financial Goals43:30 The Risk of Over-Risking: Preparing for Market VolatilitySubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

The S&P 500 hit correction territory last week...and then we had two "green" days in a row? So is the bad part over?*****************************************Rough Cut theme by Tom McGovern: https://www.tommcgovern.com/*****************************************We would love feedback on the show. Share with us at: Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @investingpodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted*****************************************

In the second episode of Misfit Monthly by Investing Unscripted, Jason and Tyler explore the concept of the 'too hard pile' in investing—companies and sectors that are challenging to understand or outside one's expertise. They discuss the value of intellectual curiosity, the importance of knowing one's limits, and strategies to gradually expand one's circle of competence. 02:18 Understanding the 'Too Hard' Pile07:18 Exploring Misfit Stocks19:09 The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Investing25:39 Building Knowledge and Intellectual Curiosity38:50 Final Thoughts and Q&A Callout*****************************************Check out Tyler's Misfit Alpha at https://www.misfitalpha.com/unscripted Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/misfit-alpha.bsky.social Sign up for the Investing Unscripted newsletter at InvestingUnscripted.com Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.

Jason and Jeff delve into an honest discussion about stocks in their portfolios. The focus is on Enphase, Live Oak Bank, Ryman Hospitality Properties, and MercadoLibre, analyzing their performance, core business operations, key performance indicators, and potential risks. They discuss their investment theses and whether they would buy these stocks today, considering current market conditions.03:56 Stock Analysis: Live Oak Bank19:13 Ryman Hospitality Properties: An Overview28:27 Post-Pandemic Business Analysis29:31 Stock Performance and Expectations31:19 Concerns and Long-Term Outlook32:22 Investment Strategy and Management Confidence34:19 The Impossible Game: Stock Evaluation36:34 Lightning Round: Enphase Energy42:11 Lightning Round: MercadoLibreCompanies mentioned: ENPH, LOB, MELI, RHP*****************************************Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

In the March livestream, Jason and Jeff discuss the recent market, using options strategies, and pulling underperforming stocks from portfolios. They address audience questions, discuss their most recent stock purchases (Costco for Jeff), and touch upon the use of AI for stock research. Join us on the first Friday of the month (usually) live on YouTube.04:55 Market Overview and NASDAQ Analysis06:37 Investment Strategies and Stock Valuations20:20 Options Trading Insights30:26 Listener Interaction and Q&A35:17 Recent Stock Purchases37:04 Long-Dated Options Strategy40:01 Costco Investment Insights42:56 Portfolio Contest Update47:13 Pulling Weeds from the Portfolio52:52 Finding New Investment Ideas59:26 QuantumScape vs. WolfspeedCompanies mentioned: CFLT, COST, NVDA, OM, SHOP, TTD, UPST, WOLF, QS*****************************************Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

Jason and Jeff delve into the complexities of stock valuation. They examine valuation metrics such as price-to-sales, price-to-earnings, and price-to-free cash flow, discussing how they can provide critical insights into investment decisions. They also highlight the importance of considering both historical and forward-looking financial data, and how different types of companies, from high-growth startups to mature businesses, require distinct valuation approaches.04:05 Understanding Valuation: Definitions and Metrics11:16 Price to Sales: The Empty Calories of Valuation Metrics16:24 Forward vs. Backward Looking Valuation Metrics22:41 Avoiding Valuation Traps in Cyclical Industries26:15 Comparing Competitors: Home Depot vs. Lowe's27:52 Understanding Valuation Metrics30:07 Different Types of Companies and Their Valuations32:53 Turnaround Companies: Challenges and Opportunities34:41 The Trade Desk: A Case Study in Valuation41:46 Tesla: The Enigma of ValuationCompanies mentioned: AMZN, CRWD, HD, NUE, LOW, MA, MSFT, S, TSLA, TTD, V, WMTSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscriptedListen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeInvesting Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

In the February mailbag, Jason and Jeff tackle various listener questions including the pitfalls and strategic uses of options trading, ETFs versus individual stocks, and long-term investment strategies for kids and grandkids. They also explore the significance of return on equity (ROE) and return on invested capital (ROIC), and discuss managing stocks that have skyrocketed in value. 01:52 Mailbag Time: Listener Questions02:42 Exploring Options Trading13:20 Understanding Return on Equity and Invested Capital18:50 Investing for Future Generations23:09 Upstart: Recent Developments and Insights25:46 Economic Uncertainties and Market Reactions27:58 Confluent's Growth and Market Position30:09 Understanding Bond ETFs33:02 Closed-End Funds: Risks and Rewards34:39 Frameworks vs. Rules in Investing36:36 Navigating Stock Price Increases43:54 ETFs vs. Individual Stocks48:24 Spam Comment of the MonthCompanies mentioned: AAPL, APP, AXON, CELH, CFLT, FLNC, MELI, UPST, ZMSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscriptedListen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTubeInvesting Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted *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 Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 6%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 12/13/2024. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule (https://public.com/disclosures/fee-schedule). Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See Bond Account Disclosures to learn more.Alpha is an AI research tool powered by GPT-4.  Alpha is experimental and may generate inaccurate responses.  Output from Alpha should not be construed as investment research or recommendations, and should not serve as the basis for any investment decision. Public makes no warranties about its accuracy, completeness, quality, or timeliness of any Alpha out. Please independently evaluate and verify any such output for your own use case.*Terms and Conditions apply.2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest