Investing Unscripted

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...

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...

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 Und...

In this New Year's episode, Jason and Jeff discuss their past year's investing journies, and they explore their evolving strategies, including transitioning to more conservative investments, learning opportunities, and the importance of dividend-paying stocks. They share insights on successful investment principles, the role of pensions, tax loss harvesting, and setting realistic long-term financi...

Want to hear how wrong we were? Enjoy last year's reckless predictions show. ********************************************************** What would an end-of-the-year show be without reckless predictions about the coming year? Jason and Jeff are joined by their podcast colleagues Simon Erickson, Ryan Henderson, and Brett Schafer to make some fun predictions about 2024. After listening, check out ou...

In this episode, Jason and Jeff welcome return guest John Rotonti. John discusses his new job with Islamorada Investment Management, shares insights on his value investing approach, and how he’s forming his new fund focused on industrials, infrastructure, and housing. Stick around to hear John’s reckless predictions for 2025. You can learn more about John and Islamorada Investment at https://www.i...

In the December mailbag, Jason and Jeff dive into their final Q&A session for 2024, sharing insights on feeling rich versus poor, the risks of quantum computing to Bitcoin, and whether Lindy is a commodity business. The hosts also unveil plans for the 2025 portfolio contest. Have a question for a future mailbag? Send them to us at any time! 01:12 Welcome to the Last Q&A of the Year 03:22 Discussin...

We're trying something new! We want to have unscripted conversations about specific stocks. In this episode, we're talking about Costco and how Jeff really wants to buy shares but feels they're too expensive. Let us know what you think about this new show idea! ***************************************************** Email: investingunscripted@gmail.com Twitter: @InvestingPod Bluesky: @investingpod.b...

In this episode, Jason and Jeff reflect on their 2024 market predictions, analyzing what they got right and where they went wrong. While reviewing 2024 predictions by guests Simon Erickson from 7Investing and Ryan and Brett from Chit Chat Stocks, they dive into their bold forecasts for Amazon, Cybertruck, home prices, and the Mag 7 stocks. They also share their best and worst investments of the ye...

In the December 2024 Livestream, Jeff and Jason take questions and engage with their audience in real-time. Jason reveals that Jeff's portfolio outperformed his, as per his prediction, with detailed insights into their investment strategies involving cash, bonds, and stocks. The show includes discussions on AI, the resurgence of Bitcoin, and the potential of cryptocurrency. The duo wraps up the ep...

In this episode Jason and Jeff discuss strategies for navigating a historic bull market. They explore the impact of Federal Reserve rate cuts on yields and the opportunities available with bond accounts. The discussion then shifts to the importance of using frameworks for better decision-making, the concept of rebalancing portfolios, and the nuances of handling cash during exuberant markets. They...

In this mailbag episode, Jason and Jeff address listener questions about choosing when to hold or sell underperforming stocks, optimizing time for investment research, and balancing risk in a diversified portfolio. The show also dives into the impact of potential tariff changes and Federal Reserve rate pauses on REITs. And then there is an important discussion about Thanksgiving leftovers! 01:12 W...

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff welcome Joel from the How to Money podcast. They discuss the journey to financial wisdom, the influence of early experiences on Joel’s money mindset, and the importance of finding a balance between enjoying life and saving for the future. Joel shares insights on starting early with investing, the psychology of money, and the value of learning...

In this episode, Jason and Jeff discuss the potential for a market crash in 2025, exploring various factors that could contribute to such an event. They differentiate between market crashes and economic recessions, define what constitutes a market drawdown, and analyze current market valuations. The conversation also touches on geopolitical risks, investor psychology, and strategies for preparing...

In this episode, Jason and Jeff welcome the co-founder of My Wall Street, Emmet Savage. Emmett shares his investment journey, starting from his family's early experiences with the stock market to his lessons learned during the dot com bubble. He discusses the evolution of investing in the internet age, the importance of learning from mistakes, and the founding of his investment platform, My Wall S...

It’s the November First Friday livestream…and it was actually on the first Friday! Jason and Jeff talk about the Mag 7 companies, debate Roku’s decision to stop reporting important metrics, discuss recent earnings, and take live viewer questions. Join us on the first Friday of each month live on YouTube. Companies mentioned: AMZN, BAM, CFLT, GOOG, GOOGL, LMND, META, MSFT, OKTA, OM, PYPL, RKLB, SOF...

It’s the October mailbag! This month, Jason and Jeff answer questions about the importance of maintaining cash reserves, insights on investing in individual stocks through 401k plans, strategies for valuing high-growth companies, the role of ethical considerations in investment decisions, and more. Do you have a question for the mailbag? Send it to the show at the email below or on social media. C...

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff explore the balance between the amount of research investors should conduct and the effectiveness of that research. They discuss the differences between retail and professional investors, the importance of time in making investment decisions, and the potential pitfalls of over-researching.  Companies mentioned: AAPL, GE, ISRG, MELI, MSFT, NVD...

In this episode Jason and Jeff delve into Jeff's evolution as an investor, discussing the changes in his decision-making process, the psychology behind buying and selling stocks, and the importance of patience and discipline in investing. They explore how Jeff's approach has shifted from impulsive buying to a more thoughtful strategy, emphasizing the significance of understanding the underlying bu...

On the October Livestream, Jason and Jeff take listener questions, discuss Tesla's recent Cybercab prototype reveal, preview the upcoming earnings season, and review the 2024 Portfolio Contest results for Q3. Companies mentioned: AMZN, ASML, BOC, CFLT, CRWD, LOB, NVDA, OM, PYPL, SOFI, TSLA, TSM, TXN ***************************************** Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader at: https://sa...

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff delve into the nuances of stock investing, discussing the merits of exploring numerous investment ideas versus deeply analyzing a select few. They emphasize the importance of leveraging personal expertise and networks to discover stock opportunities, while also cautioning against the pitfalls of relying solely on stock screeners. The conversa...

In this episode of Investing Unscripted, Jason and Jeff discuss their current portfolio allocations, the transition towards fixed-income investments, and the behavioral aspects of investing. They reflect on their financial goals, and strategies for selling stocks, and provide insights into their top and bottom holdings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics an...

Should you put more cash in a high-yield CD with interest rates falling? Do share buybacks help drive future dividend growth? How should you approach investing in materials stocks? These are just a few of the questions Jeff and Jason give their answers to on this week's episode, our monthly mailbag for September! Do you have questions you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Send them to us us...

In this conversation, Jason and Jeff are joined by Asit Sharma, an analyst at The Motley Fool. They discuss their approaches to investing and how they stay knowledgeable about different industries. Asit shares his method of becoming an expert in a specific industry by understanding the most complex aspects and working backward from there. Companies mentioned: AMZN, F, JOBY, NVDA, TSM, PAYC *******...

Often, when we think about the parts of investing, we think about the years we are growing wealth, and the years we are spending it. But there's an in-between period when long-term goals turn volatility into risk and can see a few bad months derail decades of careful planning and success. In this week's show, Jason explains to Jeff how he's making changes in his portfolio to start lowering the ris...