Rule Breaker Investing
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded companies -- and how to profit from them by following his signature “Rule Breaker Investing” principles.
Episodes
We don't break the rules to cheat; we break them to improve. When conventional wisdom grows stale and unhelpful, it's the contrarians who lead the way to make investing, business, and life better. And the same is true in sports. Punting? Bunting? It's time we take a look, with the help of sports journalist, Kimball Crossley, at some sports rules that need breaking.
Host: David Gardner
Guest: Kimball Crossley
Producer: Rick Engdahl
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, because we're back at the ol' ball game with some softball, hardball, curveball, screwball, and knuckleball questions from ChatGPT. David is at the plate, taking swings at these pitches and batting you home to a smarter, happier, and richer future.
Companies mentioned: AMZN, ISRG, NFLX, NVDA
Host: David Gardner
Guest: ChatGPT
Producer: Rick Engdahl
Today David hosts the founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, who explains how trade can be more effective than aid in improving the world's economic issues. As consumers become more aware and more discerning about what they buy, companies that embrace conscious capitalism will enjoy an ever-growing competitive edge over those which simply look to grow profits and any cost.
Companies mentioned: AMZN, SBUX, WMT
Host: David Gar...
It's time once again to dust off David's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today. We discuss re-recs and buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back to be smarter about looking forward!
- (5:52) Introduction to May 2003 Issue
- (16:00) New Year's Resolution
- (24:47) Risk Ratings For New Members
- (32:35) What is in Fro...
March 2025 Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Our Favorite Words
March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s taken over Rule Breaker Investing too! In this month’s mailbag, David Gardner fields your questions and reflections with trademark Foolishness. Should you use forced rankings to evaluate your portfolio? Can AI help guide investment decisions? Is Elon good or evil? Why does following the simple...
It all comes down to this... the final event of March Market Cap Madness! Defending Champion Andy Cross has held off all contenders and pretenders, but young phenom and game show survivor Emily Flippen is not one to back down from a challenge. Who will win the crown for 2025? We're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together!
Companies discussed: BRZE, WIX, KMI, PTON, AMAT, HHH, ARE, RH...
We hope you've filled out your bracket because we're back with the second match of the March Market Cap Madness Final Four. Today it's the birthday boy, Bill Barker up against the survivor, Emily Flippen! Who will make it to next week's final? You will, Fool!
Companies discussed: OKTA, UBER, WAL, AMGN, FUN, RKLB, GOOG, CARG, DIS, META, NOW
Host: David Gardner
Guests: Bill Barker, Emily Flippen
Producer: Rick Engdahl
The Olympics. The World Cup. The Super Bowl. These competitions bring the world together to back their favorite teams as they compete for the ultimate title. But March Market Cap Madness has an even bigger draw, because you not only get to root for your favorite; you get to compete! Strap in and get your pencils ready, it's go time!
Companies discussed: DAVA, DUOL, GXO, UA, JNJ, SMMT, AX, ROKU, DDOG, IOT, FICO
Host: David Gardner
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Peter Lynch taught us to buy what we know. Can successful investing be that simple? And if we know and love the companies we own, how should we go about selling them? How are we supposed to remember why we bought these stocks in the first place? All this and more in month's mailbag!
Companies Mentioned: TTD, AXON, COST, AAPL
Host: David Gardner
Producer: Rick Engdahl
Little things can make a big difference. From spotting hidden competitive advantages in investing to rediscovering the joy in work, this episode is packed with moments that brighten our days. David shares fresh “pet perks” across investing, business, and life—including seeing through dark clouds, the thrill of entrepreneurship, and the simple magic of a car wash. Tune in to celebrate “the small joys that make everything better”!
Co...
Every stock tells a story; it takes humans to find the meaning in it. This week, five Fools gather around our suddenly snowy campfire once more to share remarkable stock stories featuring lessons on patience, transformation, and long-term success. From a legendary auto auction company to the footwear brand everyone underestimated, we hope these stories send off fiery sparks to ignite your interest in Rule Breaker Investing. Plus, a...
Some ideas stand the test of time. Others push us forward into an exciting, ever-changing future. This week, we revisit an old lesson about building bridges instead of walls, explore five cutting-edge innovations reshaping our world, dive into the power of social capital, and reflect on the hidden strength of habits—through the lens of a world-renowned board game designer. Whether it’s investing, relationships, or daily life, this ...
How do you get kids not just thinking about investing, but actually doing it? One Foolish father shares a brilliant approach—turning investing into a game with real-world stakes, and in the process, teaching lifelong lessons about money, patience, and ownership. Plus, we talk incentives, engagement, and Rule Breaker stocks that seem “boring” but have quietly built fortunes. It’s a Mailbag filled with insights for investors of all a...
What happens when you bring together three storytellers, three themes, and a podcast devoted to making you smarter, happier, and richer? You get Three Fools, our newest episodic series! This week, David is joined by superstar guests Randi Zuckerberg and Morgan Housel as they each share three stories—one to educate, one to amuse, and one to enrich. From investing lessons that last a lifetime to laugh-out-loud anecdotes...
In this episode, eight years later David welcomes back game designer and publisher Jamey Stegmaier for a lively conversation about scaling a creative venture, building a mission-driven culture, and fostering community in a niche that’s far bigger than most people realize. Discover how Jamey’s focus on crafting delight, coupled with a transparent approach to both fans and collaborators, has fueled Stonemaier Games’ gro...
In this 20th installment of one of our longest-running series, David shares five fresh quotes from the likes of Sir Philip Sidney, Danny Meyer, Raj Sisodia, Confucius, and Jeff Bezos. Across these stirring lines, we explore themes of authentic self-expression, continuous reinvention, the power of seeing people as wellsprings of creativity, and the urgency that comes from recognizing we only have one life. If you’re re...
David kicks off 2025 by revisiting five timeless lessons drawn from classic episodes spanning nearly a decade of weekly podcasts—now approaching 500 consecutive weeks of fresh content. Reaching back to 2016 and beyond, he rediscovers core investing principles: the surprising advantage of never selling, the folly of waiting for dips, the power of choosing stocks of stellar employers, and how great leaders transform intuition into in...
From a preschool teacher newly inspired to invest at 73 to a lifelong Fool whose Microsoft shares became a 500-bagger, this year-end Mailbag brims with transformational stories. Listeners wrestle with rebalancing versus “never sell,” explore “layering in and out” of big winners like Tesla, and reflect on optimism as both delicate and powerful. David highlights multigenerational lessons—like gifting You Have More Than ...
The Market Cap Game Show returns! David welcomes Motley Fool favorites Emily Flippen and Mac Greer to the stage as they test their knowledge—and yours—on the true price tags of 10 public companies. From semiconductor giants to convenience store champions, from cutting-edge cybersecurity firms to energy drink dynamos, the competitors tackle stocks both familiar and surprising.
Will you out...
What were the 10 “Bestie” Rule Breaker Investing podcasts of 2024?
From timely and timeless optimism, to risk-rating frameworks, to cutting-edge AI-driven Q&A, plus a first-ever Market Cap Game Show World Championship, this week’s Besties extravaganza highlights 10 remarkable episodes that defined Rule Breaker Investing in 2024.
And all the stars are back! Ca...
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