Investing Mastermind Podcast

Have $50,000 saved and wondering how to start investing? Maybe you’ve heard people say, “Just put it in the S&P 500.” Maybe you’ve thought about buying stocks, but you’re not totally sure if now is the right time. And maybe the money is just sitting in your bank account because you don’t want to make the wrong move. In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast, Signe Lonholdt and Michelle M...

What really happens outside the official Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting? In this episode of  Investing Mastermind Podcast , Signe Lonholdt shares her experience attending Berkshire Hathaway 2026 in Omaha with Michelle Marki. What are the exclusive investor events surrounding the meeting? She attended Guy Spier's ValueX, where she listened to Bill Ackman's Q&A, heard stories about Ch...

SpaceX is going to launch its IPO this Friday, June 12, so we thought we'd discuss what the hype is all about, and whether you should or should not try to get in on the action! As a retail investor, we also share an example of how you could request shares if you really want to, but buyer beware! Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the most recent episode directly in your feed....

We discussed the highlights of the Berkshire Meeting 2026 in which Signe attended in person. While Warren Buffett wasn't on stage with the new CEO Greg Abel, he still made his legendary presence known. Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the most recent episode directly in your feed. You can also follow us on Instagram @InvestingMastermindPodcast. Listen to the Investing Maste...

Most beginner investors think they have a strategy. In reality… they have a collection of ideas they’ve picked up along the way. “Should I invest in the U.S. or globally?” “Do I need ETFs, bonds, crypto?” “How many stocks is enough?” It sounds like a strategy. It isn’t. In this episode of the  Investing Mastermind Podcast , Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki unpack how new investors should actually...

The breaking news these days are loud and many. War tensions. Rising oil prices. AI disruption. And a stock market that won’t sit still. So what are you actually supposed to do with your money right now? In Episode 123 of the  Investing Mastermind Podcast , hosts Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki cut through the noise and bring you back to what actually works without hype or guessing. Because, no...

Signe and Michelle discuss Guy Spier's wise words of wisdom in his latest Aquamarine Capital Fund annual letter where he enumerates the five characteristics to look for in a fund manager. While these are traits you might seek in someone to manage your money, we can endeavor embody these characteristics as individual investors as well. Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest epis...

Signe and Michelle share their experiences and warnings about copying the stock picking and selling moves of superinvestors. Even though Guy Spier was selling off his stocks, there is a very good reason why if you read his latest Aquamarine Capital Fund annual letter that we explore. Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your...

Are the stocks you bought down right now, even though you bought them at a fair price? You even managed to buy your wonderful companies' stocks at a margin of safety price, but Mr. Market is keeping your stocks in the red? Signe and Michelle discuss how we approach this situation. Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on you...

Thinking about buying your first stock today? Before you do, listen to this episode. Hosts Michelle Marki and Signe Lonholdt explain one of the most important concepts in stock investing: Margin of Safety. Learn how investors like Michelle and Signe avoid overpaying for stocks and how you can determine a reasonable price before investing. Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest epis...

In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast, we unpack the psychology and strategy behind dominant brands and how investors can spot businesses with built-in protection. From Disney and Apple to patents, railroads, and network effects, this is about understanding what keeps profits protected for years. Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mas...

In our back to investing basics series, in this episode we tell stories about a company's management and why that's important. Does the management have integrity and can you rely on them to make wise capital allocation decisions? You can assess whether management shares your values or not, and this can guide you as to whether you invest in the company's stock or not. Remember to subscr...

In this episode, Signe and Michelle go back to investing basics by sharing their stories on how to find stocks that have meaning to us and which are within our circle of competence. What are you passionate about or enjoy doing? Your interests and hobbies can be a starting point to finding companies' stocks that you can invest in. And when you see a company that shares your values, that can mot...

A new year. A historic transition. And one of the most important questions in investing today: What happens to Berkshire Hathaway after Warren Buffett? In this episode Michelle Marki and Signe Loenholdt step back from the noise and take a long-term investors view of the transition at Berkshire Hathaway from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel. In the episode we mention a book by Adam J. Mead: The Complete...

Seasons Greetings in our holiday episode recapping the wild ride that was 2025 in the stock market! While Signe and Michelle have had a busy year, we've been yearning to come back to the podcast and share our investing stories. Index funds and AI-tech stocks have powered the markets this year, but can the same bubblicious trend continue into 2026? Remember to subscribe to our podcast to get th...

Dear Viewers and Listeners, Seasons Greetings! We are long overdue for the third installment of our Berkshire Hathaway 2025 Annual Meeting takeaways. Signe shared lessons from famous investors. Think of this episode as a bonus holiday episode, before our actual holiday episode right after this one! Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Ma...

What made Buffett break his usual silence on politics and tariffs in front of 40,000 shareholders? Which insights did we get that might want us to go and copy-trade five of Warren Buffett's stock positions? In this second episode of our exclusive recap from the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, we answer these questions. Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest epi...

Warren Buffett just made one of the biggest announcements in Berkshire Hathaway history — and we were there to witness it. In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Michelle Marki and Signe Lønholdt dive into what really happened at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha. Signe attended in person and shares behind-the-scenes moments, big takeaways from the Q&A, and the...

Stock market craziness in April will bring May flowers at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025! Signe and Michelle briefly discussed how the wild swings in the stock market are related institutional angst over tariffs and the trade war. We then segue into the upcoming excitement that is Warren Buffett and amazing investors at the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Om...

Ever wondered how the world’s best investors actually invest? In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki break down Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s approach to buying wonderful companies at fair prices — and how you, as a private investor, can apply the same principles today in the current market conditions. Remember to subscribe to @investingmasterm...

Navigating Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Fear in the Market In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, hosts Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki tackle a burning question for beginner investors: Is it still safe to invest in American businesses? With headlines filled with trade wars, tariffs, and shifting political landscapes, anxiety among investors—especially in Europe—is at an all-time high....

Is right now the best time to start investing? Our listeners may feel torn about what's going on in the market with some stocks continuing to go up while other stocks are tumbling down given uncertainties in the economy and in the world. Signe and Michelle share their thoughts on what we can do about this dilemma: to invest or not to invest right now? Remember to subscribe to @investingmasterm...

In this episode, Signe and Michelle explain what mutual funds, including index funds and ETFs, are all about. We share the benefits and risks of investing in these funds that usually contain individual stocks or bonds. They can even be funds of funds! But as Warren Buffett says, most people should simply invest in a low cost S&P 500 index fund if they don't want to try to study individual...

Wondering where to find the best investing insights? In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast , Michelle Marki and Signe Lonholdt  reveal their go-to websites for making smart investment decisions.  Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

"I want to invest, but I don’t even know where to look for stocks!" If you've ever wondered how to find great stocks—beyond what your colleagues mention or what you see online—this episode is for you. Stock screeners can help you discover companies you’ve never heard of but that might be incredible investments. In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast, Michelle Marki and Signe...