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• 139. Investing Myths and Learning the Wrong Lessons

  In this episode, Jason and Jeff delve into common investing myths and the wrong lessons investors often learn. They explore topics like the misconception of 'house money,' the pitfalls of selling based on short reports, and why avoiding risky stocks entirely can be a mistake. They also discuss the dangers of averaging down without rationale and emphasize the importance of understanding the business behind the stock.  02:45 Listener Mailbag: Gorsk's Question 05:02 Investing Myth: Playing with House Money 11:29 Investing Myth: Reacting to Short Reports 18:42 Investing Myth: Avoiding Risky Stocks 30:45 Learning the Right Lessons from Market Downturns 32:40 Biotech and Medical Device Investment Lessons 38:02 Evaluating Past Investment Decisions 52:04 The Myth of 'It Can't Get Any Worse' 55:31 Concluding Thoughts  Companies mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, NFLX, NVDA, TWLO **************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader  ***************************************** Email: [email protected] Twitter: @InvestingPod Check 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 Contest 2024 Portfolio Contest 2023 Portfolio Contest

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• 138. January 2025 Mailbag

  It’s the January mailbag. Topics covered include the benefits and risks of investing in preferred shares, comparing metrics for similar companies, and strategies for using options. Have a question you’d like answered? Send it to us anytime! 01:21 Listener Appreciation and Feedback 08:29 Rebalancing and Diversification Strategies 14:35 Preferred Shares: A Worthwhile Investment? 25:02 Understanding REIT Distribution Payout Ratios 28:44 Understanding Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) 31:19 Diving Back into REIT Metrics 32:39 Desert Island REIT Picks 38:59 SolarEdge and Enphase: Solar Industry Insights 41:49 Comparing Similar Companies: Metrics and Insights 47:30 Options Trading: Temperament and Strategy 52:55 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Listener Questions Companies mentioned: A, AAPL, AI, CRWD, DHR, ENPH, HD, LOW, MELI, O, PLD, RHP, S, SEDG, SNOW  ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader ***************************************** Email: [email protected] Twitter: @InvestingPod Check out our YouTube channel for more content ****************************************** 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  *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 Contest 2024 Portfolio Contest 2023 Portfolio Contest

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• 137. Back to Basics

  Jason and Jeff discuss the importance of revisiting the fundamentals of investing as we enter the new year. They highlight why it's crucial to know your financial goals, understand what you own, and make informed decisions about buying and selling stocks. 01:34 Back to Basics: Investing Fundamentals 02:06 Listener Engagement and Feedback 04:38 The Importance of Financial Goals 08:05 Understanding Your Investments 18:19 Goals vs. Incentives in Investing 37:14 Personal Investing Journey and Mistakes 40:43 Market Trends and Stock Performance 44:06 Basics of Buying and Selling Stocks 47:45 Challenges and Decisions in Stock Investing 52:50 The Art of Selling Stocks Companies mentioned: AAPL, BOC, CRWD, MELI, NVDA, ZS ********************************* Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ******************************** Email: [email protected] 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  *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 (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) 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. ********************************* Find the 2025 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2025IUcontest Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

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• 136. Options Investing with Jeff Fischer

  In this episode, Jason and Jeff are joined by investing expert Jeff Fisher. They dive into the world of options trading, discussing beginner strategies such as covered calls and selling puts, as well as more advanced techniques like synthetic longs. The conversation covers the importance of starting with a solid equity foundation, managing risk, and the nuances of using options in various account types. 03:23 Jeff Fisher's Investing Journey 06:15 Understanding Options: A Beginner's Guide 10:48 Options Strategies: Calls and Puts 17:52 Practical Tips for Trading Options 34:39 Understanding the Value of Options 36:44 Advanced Options Strategies 42:20 Choosing the Right Stocks for Options 47:15 Managing Risk and Volatility 01:00:50 Jeff Fisher's Future Plans Companies mentioned: ABNB, NVDA, GOOG ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: [email protected] 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  *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 (https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account) 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. ***************************************** Find the 2025 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2025IUcontest

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• First Fridays 15: January 2025

  It’s our first First Fridays livestream of 2025. Join us live on YouTube on the first Friday of every month, except when it’s the second Friday. Or maybe the third Friday? 01:12 Live Stream Kickoff and Introductions 02:21 2024 Portfolio Contest Overview 08:07 2024 Contest Winners Announcement 14:23 Reflections on 2024 and Lessons Learned 25:35 Tesla's Delivery Numbers and Market Insights 38:47 Undervalued Stocks for 2025 39:19 Brookfield Infrastructure: A Long-Term Winner 41:07 Investing in Mercado Libre and PayPal 42:36 Adding to Adobe and Moderna Positions 50:05 Kinsale Capital and Insurance Market Insights 51:01 Chart Industries: A Sneaky Investment Opportunity 56:49 Homebuilders and REITs: Undervalued Sectors 01:00:31 AMD's Prospects in the AI Market Companies mentioned: ADBE, KNSL, GTLS, MRNA, NVDA, PLTR, STLA, TSLA, TSM ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://savvytrader.com/investingunscripted/investing-unscripted-portfolio?s=MjM0NDM6NTQ1OA== ***************************************** Email: [email protected] 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 2025 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2025IUcontest Find the 2024 Portfolio Contest here: https://tinyurl.com/2024contest Find the 2023 Portfolio Contest here:  https://tinyurl.com/Smatterfolio2023

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