Investing Unscripted

The hosts reflect on the past year's investment journeys and evolving strategies, emphasizing a move towards more conservative investments. They dive into tax loss harvesting tactics and the emotional nuances of selling underperforming stocks. Long-term financial goals and the balance between growth and dividend stocks take center stage as they outline actionable steps for 2025. The discussion also highlights the importance of pensions and the benefits of consulting with financial advisors for better retirement planning.

Join financial experts Simon Erickson, founder of 7Investing, and Ryan Henderson & Brett Schafer, co-hosts of Chit Chat Money, for a lively discussion on reckless predictions for 2024. They reflect humorously on past forecasts and dive into bold insights about tech stocks, the EV market rivalry between Tesla and Ford, and the potential seismic shifts in the housing market. The trio also tackles intriguing economic forecasts, exploring the impact of rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions. It's a fun blend of laughs and investment wisdom!

In this discussion, John Rotonti, a seasoned investor with a rich background from The Motley Fool, shares his fresh insights as he embarks on a new role at Islamorada Investment Management. He delves into his value investing philosophy and the focus of his new fund on industrials, infrastructure, and housing. John emphasizes the significance of free cash flow and historical context in investment decisions. Plus, he throws in some bold predictions for 2025—definitely a must-listen for aspiring investors!

In the December mailbag, Jason and Jeff dive into their final Q&A session for 2024, sharing insights on feeling rich versus poor, the risks of quantum computing to Bitcoin, and whether Lindy is a commodity business. The hosts also unveil plans for the 2025 portfolio contest. Have a question for a future mailbag? Send them to us at any time! 01:12 Welcome to the Last Q&A of the Year 03:22 Discussing Market Valuations and Investment Strategies 13:26 Balancing Saving and Spending: Listener Questions 26:14 Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security 30:38 Diversification and Financial Exposure 31:06 QuantumScape and Investment Strategies 32:16 The Role of ASML in Modern Technology 34:17 Understanding Lindy's Industrial Gas Business 43:12 2025 Portfolio Contest 50:15 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Companies mentioned: ASAN, ASML, BOC, LIN, NVDA, OM, QS, TDOC, ZM ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted  *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

We're trying something new! We want to have unscripted conversations about specific stocks. In this episode, we're talking about Costco and how Jeff really wants to buy shares but feels they're too expensive. Let us know what you think about this new show idea! ***************************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Bluesky: @investingpod.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted 00:00 Introduction and New Format Announcement 01:10 Discussing Costco: A Stock to Watch 02:56 Costco's Business Model and Market Position 04:37 Personal Experiences and Anecdotes 06:45 Valuation Concerns and Investment Strategy 12:15 Conclusion and Call for Feedback

In this episode, Jason and Jeff reflect on their 2024 market predictions, analyzing what they got right and where they went wrong. While reviewing 2024 predictions by guests Simon Erickson from 7Investing and Ryan and Brett from Chit Chat Stocks, they dive into their bold forecasts for Amazon, Cybertruck, home prices, and the Mag 7 stocks. They also share their best and worst investments of the year and forecast stocks to buy and avoid in 2025. Finally, they make their reckless predictions for the year ahead. 02:31 Reflecting on Last Year's Predictions 02:55 The Nature of Predictions and Planning 04:02 Biases in Investing and Predictions 07:21 Reviewing Last Year's Guests and Predictions 09:05 Brett's Prediction: Amazon's Market Cap 12:07 Simon's Prediction: Cybertruck vs. F-150 Lightning 18:48 Simon's Prediction: FinTech vs. Traditional Banks 24:09 Ryan's Prediction: Magnificent Seven Stocks 30:02 Ryan's Other Predictions: Match Group and Home Prices 32:31 Host Predictions and Reflections 33:42 Reflecting on Past Predictions 34:18 Elon Musk's Bold Moves and Predictions 36:08 Reckless Predictions and Market Speculations 37:49 Portfolio Performance and Live Stream Plans 39:18 Market Surprises and Economic Reflections 44:56 Best and Worst Investments of 2024 52:18 Stock Picks and Avoids for 2025 01:01:35 Reckless Predictions for 2025 Companies mentioned: AAPL, AFRM, AMZN, BAC, C, CELH, ENPH, F, GM, GOOG, INTC, JPM, KNSL, MSFT, MTCH, NVDA, OM, SBUX, SOFI, SPG, STEM, TSLA, UPST, X ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted  *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

In the December 2024 Livestream, Jeff and Jason take questions and engage with their audience in real-time. Jason reveals that Jeff's portfolio outperformed his, as per his prediction, with detailed insights into their investment strategies involving cash, bonds, and stocks. The show includes discussions on AI, the resurgence of Bitcoin, and the potential of cryptocurrency. The duo wraps up the episode with a fun holiday-themed segment, debating the best and worst Christmas songs.  02:23 Introduction and Welcoming Viewers 03:42 Portfolio Contest Update 06:15 Market Reactions Post-Election 10:50 Short Selling and Stock Valuation 16:41 DocuSign and Stock-Based Compensation 22:16 AI Trends and Future Outlook 38:16 Bitcoin Hits $100,000: Discussion and Insights 39:41 Crypto Use Cases and Market Dynamics 49:27 Reckless Predictions for 2025 57:13 Holiday Fun and Christmas Songs Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, BEP, CRM, DOCU, LMND, MSFT, NVDA, SQ ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/investingunscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

In this episode Jason and Jeff discuss strategies for navigating a historic bull market. They explore the impact of Federal Reserve rate cuts on yields and the opportunities available with bond accounts. The discussion then shifts to the importance of using frameworks for better decision-making, the concept of rebalancing portfolios, and the nuances of handling cash during exuberant markets. They also touch on individual stock assessments, managing large portfolio positions, and the balance between multiple expansion and business growth.  01:12 Welcome to Investing Unscripted 02:02 The Bull Market of 2025: A Thought Exercise 03:41 Navigating Market Uncertainty 07:17 Frameworks for Investing Decisions 25:26 The Role of Cash in Your Portfolio 30:52 Understanding Stock Growth and Valuation 31:34 Evaluating Company Performance 32:31 Examples of Stock Analysis: SoFi and Lemonade 34:10 The Importance of a Thoughtful Investment Process 35:47 Revisiting Lemonade's Market Performance 36:39 The Role of Market Sentiment in Stock Valuation 37:40 Strategies for Handling Market Volatility 42:14 Rebalancing Your Investment Portfolio 45:47 Practical Tips for Rebalancing 46:30 Tax Implications of Rebalancing 47:54 The Benefits of Quarterly Rebalancing 51:01 Reflecting on Investment Strategies 54:24 Final Thoughts and Stock Picks Companies mentioned: BBY, BRK.A, BRK.B, COST, CRWD, LMND, MELI, NVDA, QS, SOFI, TGT, WMT ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted  *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

In this mailbag episode, Jason and Jeff address listener questions about choosing when to hold or sell underperforming stocks, optimizing time for investment research, and balancing risk in a diversified portfolio. The show also dives into the impact of potential tariff changes and Federal Reserve rate pauses on REITs. And then there is an important discussion about Thanksgiving leftovers! 01:12 Welcome to Investing Unscripted 02:30 Mailbag Episode: Listener Questions 04:51 Financial Education in Public Schools 11:28 Top 10 Stocks for 18-Year-Olds 16:11 Adding to Winners: Strategy and Risks 25:34 Balancing Research Time as an Investor 28:24 Optimizing Investment Strategies 28:52 Joe's Investment Journey 29:50 Deciding When to Sell 32:16 The Never Sell Strategy 37:32 High Slugging Percentage vs. Batting Average 43:57 REITs and Interest Rates 48:38 Spam Comment of the Month 50:09 Thanksgiving Leftovers and Gratitude 53:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, BIP, BEP, BOC, CMG, EPR, KNSL, LMND, LOB, MSFT, SE, SKT, SQ, UPST ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted  *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff welcome Joel from the How to Money podcast. They discuss the journey to financial wisdom, the influence of early experiences on Joel’s money mindset, and the importance of finding a balance between enjoying life and saving for the future. Joel shares insights on starting early with investing, the psychology of money, and the value of learning from mistakes.  You can check out the How to Money Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or visit their website here: https://www.howtomoney.com/ ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content:  https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingUnscripted ****************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at finchat.io, visit https://finchat.io/unscripted ****************************************** Investing Unscripted is brought to you by Public.com* Visit https://public.com/investingunscripted  *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. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. 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 https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more.. ***************************************** Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023