The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
Episodes
July 30, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of the podcast, Dave and Andrew delve into some of Warren Buffett's most insightful quotes. Using a collection prepared by John Rotonti, the discussion touches on Buffet's investment principles, such as identifying businesses with long-term competitive advantage, the ideal holding period for securities, valuation methods, and the importance of stable industries.
The hosts also analyze the challenges of predicting ...
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July 29, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt, along with guest Andrew Sather, discuss how to make sustainable financial changes with minimal effort.
They explore the importance of investing early, the power of compound interest, and how anyone, regardless of income, can start building wealth.
The episode covers practical tips, such as setting up a budget, maximizing 401(k) employer matches, utilizing high-yield savings acc...
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July 27, 2025 • 58 mins
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, join us as we interview Brett, a knowledgeable Nintendo shareholder, about the iconic Japanese gaming company. Learn about Nintendo's business model, its evolutionary changes, and how it has achieved significant growth, especially with the upcoming launch of the Switch 2. We delve into the company's integrated hardware and software approach, its growth in software sal...
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July 23, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, our special guest, Nick Maggiulli, COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, dives deep into financial strategies for accumulating wealth. Nick discusses the importance of understanding historical economic trends, continual investment in diverse income-producing assets, and adjusting risk based on one's financial liabilities.
He introduces his frameworks from his books, 'Just Keep ...
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July 22, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode, Evan Raidt discusses making sustainable financial changes with guest Tyler Nash, a teacher from Liberty, Missouri, who shares his journey of financial awakening at 37 and his insightful experiences with side hustles.
They delve into the importance of starting small, investing time and effort into projects that ignite one's passion, and the significant impact of having control over one's finances.
Tyler highligh...
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July 20, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew return to fundamental investing principles, emphasizing the importance of refreshing oneself on the basics.
They delve into key strategies for navigating the stock market, including 'buy low, sell high,' the challenges of market timing, the power of compound interest, risk vs. return, and the benefits of dollar-cost averaging.
By highlighting real-life examples and practical tips, the hosts stres...
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July 16, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode of the 'Investing for Beginners Podcast,' Dave and Brett Schafer from Chitchat Stocks discuss the significance of moats, intangibles, and brands in stock investing. Brett outlines why beginning investors often gravitate towards well-known brands such as Coca-Cola and Disney and the potential pitfalls of this approach. They delve into examples like Apple's storied brand and Disney's challenges with the streaming indu...
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July 15, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt and guest Andrew Sather discuss the often overlooked but crucial topic of emergency funds in personal finance.
Evan shares the importance of budgeting as the foundational step towards financial stability and explains why emergency funds are necessary despite not providing immediate returns.
He highlights the alarming statistic that 60% of Americans cannot afford a $1,000 emergen...
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July 13, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, Andrew and Dave revisit the financials of businesses, focusing on operating margins and operating expenses. They explain what operating margin is, how to calculate it, and its significance for investors.
The discussion includes tips on analyzing businesses, the impact of reinvestment strategies, and comparing companies based on their financial metrics. They also delve into the benefits of using tools like Fiscal ...
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July 9, 2025 • 51 mins
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, Brett from Chitchat Stocks joins us to dive deep into the concept of switching costs and why they are a crucial competitive advantage in the business world. Learn how switching costs contribute to a company's pricing power and profitability with examples from industries like software, financials, and cloud services. We also touch on the potential impacts of AI, educat...
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July 8, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, host Evan Raidt and guest Dave Ahern explore various investment strategies and accounts to help individuals select the best options suited to their financial goals and risk tolerance.
They discuss suitable investment options for beginners, the importance of ETFs, the benefits of a high-yield savings account, the role of individual stocks, real estate, crypto, and bonds, and the advantages of different types of ac...
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July 6, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, the focus is on the retail industry and its investment challenges. Dave and Andrew discuss the recent earnings reports for Dick's Sporting Goods and Costco from Andrew's portfolio, exploring key metrics like comparable sales and their importance in assessing retail businesses.
They also introduce Fiscal AI, a tool that helps streamline the process of staying updated with company reports. The conversation covers t...
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July 2, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer listener questions covering essential steps after opening a brokerage account, actions and due diligence before opening an account, and advice for new investors. They emphasize the importance of building good investment habits, such as making investing a part of the budget.
They also discuss beginner-friendly stock picks, the appeal of index funds, and how to manage a diversified portfolio....
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July 2, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of our personal finance series, host Evan Raidt is joined by Andrew Sather to discuss actionable steps for beginners looking to start investing.
They emphasize the importance of building an emergency fund, setting up a brokerage account, making the first investment, and automating future investments.
The episode also covers basic insights into the stock market, the significance of consistency, and how to manage ...
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June 29, 2025 • 60 mins
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Pieter from Compounding Quality for the third time. Pieter shares his insights on transitioning from value investing to quality investing, the importance of return on invested capital, and how to identify high-quality stocks. He also discusses his personal investment strategies, including portfolio construction, the significance of high reinvestment r...
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June 26, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore essential habits for mastering the investment process, focusing on the critical aspects of managing risks and understanding valuation. They discuss the importance of avoiding significant losses, using examples like Warren Buffet's investment rules and historical stock market scenarios.
They also delve into various valuation methods, including the P/E ratio, PEG ratio, and discounted cash f...
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June 24, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of At Any Rate, the focus is on making sustainable financial changes through budgeting. Host Evan Raidt and guest Dave Ahern discuss the importance of budgeting, common misconceptions, and practical steps to create an effective budget.
They emphasize that budgeting is not about restriction but about making informed choices to reach financial goals. They also share their personal budgeting methods and tips for mana...
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June 22, 2025 • 50 mins
Join the Investing for Beginners Podcast discussing network effects with special guest Brett Schafer. Listen as they explore the concept of moats with a focus on network effects and why they are crucial for competitive advantage and long-term investment success.
The episode covers the origins and importance of moats, discusses companies with strong, medium, and weak network effects like Visa, MasterCard, Airbnb, Uber, and more. ...
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June 18, 2025 • 45 mins
Welcome to Investing for Beginners Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the basics of investing in stocks and why it's considered one of the best ways to grow your wealth over time.
We discuss the historical performance of the stock market, comparing returns from stocks, bonds, and savings accounts. Learn about the importance of sticking with your investments, the power of compounding, and choosing the right stocks. Whether you...
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June 17, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt introduces Andrew Sather for a deep dive into the necessity and value of financial advisors for the average person.
They discuss personal financial awakenings, the taboo surrounding financial discussions, and Andrew's decision to go the DIY route for managing his finances.
Evan shares his experience with a financial advisor, weighing the pros and cons, and ultimately pulling hi...
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