Invested: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast

It is easy to find great companies on sale every day to invest in. The key is determining which ones speak to you, and which ones you are capable of understanding. Last week we went over the 3 circles to determine the right neighborhood for you to invest in. Today on InvestED, we are going back to basics once again by covering 5 ways to find the perfect home to invest in within your neighborhood. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long term investing that provides low risk and high rates of return might sound imaginary, but we know it’s possible! But, if value investing is so great, then why doesn’t everyone do it? As Charlie Munger puts it, the concepts behind value investing are so simple and obvious, they can’t be taught in schools. There just isn’t enough content to fill an entire semester, so what would the teachers do? Today on InvestED we are starting a “Back to Basics” series. We will focus on the key concepts of value investing, starting where to start looking for your great companies. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With any type of investing comes a certain level of risk. While it is great to celebrate our victories, we must also reflect on our failures and find the valuable lessons learned. This week on InvestED we are going over what exactly happened with Horsehead Holding (ZINC), how Phil was involved, and the lessons that were learned from this experience. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re taking a small break. We’ve chosen one of our favorite episodes from the past that you may have missed. We talk about the concept of dharma and finding purpose in the things that we enjoy doing. We also discuss the difference between making a promise to yourself and setting goals. Investing starts with making a promise to yourself to do it. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week and next week we're taking a small break to spend some time with family. But don't worry, you don't have to miss any of InvestED because we've chosen some of our favorite episodes from the past that you may have missed. In this episode we discuss how to put your money where your mouth is. We talk about the joys of investing, how to find a business you love and want to know more about, and ways to make investing fun. Enjoy! For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we explain what to do with your money while waiting for the next great company and how sitting in cash can still produce high returns. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why don't the most successful investors live near Wall Street? This week on InvestED Podcast we'll explore the concept of groupthink and show the trusted gurus are able to avoid it. We will also revisit the business valuation checklist we established last week and dive into the remaining eight items on the list. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you determine the value of a business? This is the topic we have been focusing on for the last several weeks. We've gone through several valuation methods, such as Margin Of Safety, Payback Time and Cap Rate. This week I'm sharing with you the short and simple checklist that I have created to help you determine the value of a business in 11 steps that will work with all any of the valuation methods we have discussed. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a real investment? This week we discuss how to spot a ‘real investment’ by using a company’s free cash flow and how this method differs from the valuation method outlined in my book, Payback Time. We’ll also go over the two types of fund managers and share why they don’t follow Rule #1 style investing. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find company financial data online? This week on InvestED we’re answering a question from Jacob, who found that two online financial calculator sites are reporting a very different number for Netflix’s free cash flow. We will walk through the process of how to find this number on each of these sites and show you how to go straight to the source and easily calculate free cash flow from the company’s financial statements. It’s not as hard as you may think, and you’ll be getting the most accurate data by doing it yourself! For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is an easy way to think about value investing: Investing is like going to a garage sale and buying a bike in perfect shape for $50 that you could have bought for $100 at the store. What you’re buying is worth more than what you are paying. This week on InvestED we explain the difference between investing and speculation and why not everyone agrees on their definitions. We also dive deep into the Rule of 72 and teach you how to estimate your compounding rate of return. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do dividends factor into the valuation of a business? This week on InvestED we answer this frequently asked question by diving deeper into valuation. We explain how using dividends to estimate the value of a business could result in missed opportunities, and how your short term financial goals may change the way you look at dividends altogether.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on InvestED we discuss why you need to start investing in your financial life and stop letting fund managers and advisors control your money. We will also share some of our favorite books written by big names in the value investing world. Remember, to get the most out of your money, you must be committed to continually learning. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is investing a lot like yoga? This week we acknowledge the fact that investing is a practice, much like yoga, requiring time and discipline to get the most out of it. We also dive into cash flows and dividends and find out if a company’s financial standing can be determined by their dividend payout schedule. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on InvestED, we’re breaking down how to invest like the best investors in the world. We’ll cover value investing and how it has changed over the years. We will also share some of our tips on how to avoid becoming overwhelmed by investing. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our One-Year Calendar Anniversary on the InvestED Podcast! One full year of learning, growing, and most importantly, laughing. Thank you all for being a part of our journey, we’re looking forward to another great year ahead of investing education. In today’s episode, we’re taking a step back to recap all of the most important things we’ve learned over the past year. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on InvestED, we’re talking about real estate investing and discussing the importance of viewing this type of investment as a business. We’ll share how to avoid common mistakes made by most real estate investors, and the ways you can make a real estate investment profitable. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can a company that appears to be dead still be a valuable investment? Ben Graham used to buy companies like this all the time in the ‘30s. We like to call them “zombie companies,” and in today’s episode, we’re going to go step-by-step through the process of finding out how much a zombie company can be worth, and why you might consider buying one. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is payback time? This week we discuss the calculation of how long it takes to get your money back from an investment and a great way to figure out what you would buy a private business for. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know how to value a company? This week on InvestED, we dive deeper into the four methods of valuation. We will also take another look at our lemonade stand and use it to illustrate how to use each method. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices