Stock Stories
This is the podcast that helps you decode the business behind the stock. Join Alex Mason, your stock storyteller, as we journey through the S&P 500, mental models, and more.
Latest episodes
Aug 22, 2022 • 30min
The Greatest Stock In History (Full Case Study)
What is the greatest stock in the history of the stock market? I've found the answer...and am so excited to share my findings with you! The answer might surprise you.0:00 - How It Started...2:01 - What You Would Think2:45 - Mental Model: Availability Bias3:42 - Company Background7:01 - What Really Happened13:00 - Putting It Together24:55 - Total Return👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Aug 18, 2022 • 9min
Aflac Stock's History Of Returns
Aflac is famous for its duck commercials, but what does the business actually do? This U.S. provider actually makes a lot of money in Japan, and does so by selling cancer insurance as well as other types of insurance products.0:00 - The Returns1:00 - What Do They Do?2:04 - Aflac History4:08 - Financials5:17 - Why Is This Happening?6:57 - Valuation7:40 - The Good Part👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Aug 15, 2022 • 7min
The Investor's Hierarchy Of Needs
It's hard trying to figure out where to invest your money sometimes. There's information coming from everywhere. Here's a simple framework you can go by when figuring out where to allocate your next dollar toward investments.0:00 - The Problem0:52 - The Pyramid1:45 - Pyramid Level 12:43 - Pyramid Level 23:29 - Pyramid Level 34:41 - Pyramid Level 4👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Aug 11, 2022 • 11min
Disney Stock Will Double
Disney is a company that many love and are still customers of, though the business itself has been undergoing a big transformation in recent years. Although the pandemic hurt the company financially because of closed theme parks, the business is making a comeback in this segment. They are also investing heavily in the Disney+ platform, which is beginning to bear fruit and is likely to become profitable within the next few years.0:00 - But Why...?0:20 - The Stock2:02 - 2021 Annual Report Notes6:05 - Historical Earnings7:33 - How It Doubles👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Aug 8, 2022 • 15min
Netflix Stock Price Prediction 2027
Exploring Netflix's evolution from DVD rental to streaming giant, management's focus, Bill Ackman's sell-off, 2021 annual report, and valuation predictions. Analyzing stock performance, revenue growth trends, financial metrics, cash flow, and future stock price predictions until 2027. Assessing Netflix's overvaluation, investment potential, and ROI outlook amidst streaming market competition.
Aug 4, 2022 • 14min
Boost Returns With This Simple Technique
Bear markets bring stock prices down. Everyone gets that. But what if there was a way to not only stabilize your returns, but actually increase them through bear markets? Today's episode draws on research from Wharton professor Dr. Jeremy Siegel, in his fantastic book The Future For Investors:Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Future-Investors-Tried-True-Triumph/dp/140008198X/ref=asc_df_140008198X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312006100296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11733129490204387519&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051734&hvtargid=pla-470265575929&psc=10:00 - Boost Returns1:01 - How It Works2:31 - Philip Morris Example4:50 - Kroger Example7:11 - Kroger Returns10:03 - Bonus Insights👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Aug 1, 2022 • 7min
5 Ways To Profit From Stocks
Capital gains aren't the only way to make money from stocks. And it's not just through dividends either. There are actually five ways investors make money from stocks, and we'll learn about each of them and the concept of total return.Note: we don't cover options, which are an entirely different animal and a different way to leverage the stock market to make money.0:00 - Just One Piece0:46 - Method #11:14 - Method #21:48 - Method #33:45 - Method #44:54 - Method #5👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Jul 28, 2022 • 6min
9.6% Yield - Is Now The Time To Buy I Bonds?
I Bonds are now offering over 9.6% interest - but it is worth it? Today's episode covers the basics as well as the nuances of this passive income opportunity.0:00 - Passive Income Now0:25 - The Basics1:45 - How I Bonds Work2:51 - An Example4:21 - Other Factors👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Jul 25, 2022 • 8min
Microsoft's Secret Weapon
Microsoft is well known for their prowess in the cloud computing space as well as their gaming division. But there's more to the company than meets the eye. What is Microsoft's true strategic advantage? We cover this secret in today's video.0:00 - Microsoft is one of The Best0:45 - Some Facts1:42 - People Forget This4:12 - More Advantages5:45 - Satya's Quote6:57 - Success In Spite Of👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
Jul 21, 2022 • 9min
New Investors ALWAYS Do This (smh)
New investors do this all the time. They see a new investment and get really excited about it. Here's what to think about.0:00 - The Problem1:50 - What We Can Do2:50 - Two Examples3:35 - Data Behind The Examples5:39 - NEVER Forget This6:45 - IPO Data7:55 - The Questions to Ask👀 Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKwdV2I2k0tWvjVpa8szyHA🎧 Listen to 200+ episodes on other companies and mental models:https://stockstoryteller.com/podcast/Disclaimer: Everything shared is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing I share on this platform should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a competent professional who can assist with your specific needs and circumstances.Email: alex@stockstoriespodcast.com
