Stocks for Beginners

A deep dive into the future of battery technology with Maxx Chatsko from 7investing. While it is still a technology in it's infancy, solid state batteries promise a quantum leap in storage capacity, lower weight, and increased safety. We spoke about the current players and how auto makers are funding these developments. Stocks mentioned include QuantumScape (NASDAQ: QS), Solid Power (NASDAQ: SLDP)...

Three basic rules for investing - simplify your options, don't look at past performance and screen out noise. MICHAEL EDESESS is an accomplished mathematician and economist with a PhD in pure mathematics in the field of stochastic processes and expertise in the finance, energy, and sustainable development fields. He is an adjunct associate professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainabilit...

We usually think of healthcare stocks in biotechnology, medical devices, hospitals and pharmaceuticals. But you might may not know that Apple (AAPL) is becoming a player in this sector I'm pleased to present this episode with Dana Abramovitz from 7investing. Dana looks at the healthcare industry so that investors understand some of the complexities of regulation, it's resistance to change, and the...

It's important to see things from a different perspective. Ideas need to be tested. Thinking that you have a great investing idea doesn't make it one. You need critics who pull no punches in letting you know why you could be wrong. Simon Erickson from 7investing has a diversified team of seven advisors with real horsepower. Two PhDs, Master's degrees, a military perspective, computer science and b...

I'm pleased to present this episode with Steve Symington from 7investing. There's lots of great stuff for beginners to learn in valuing a business. We're talking about Markel Corporation NYSE:MKL. Steve describes it as a “mini-Berkshire” company. It follows a three-tiered approach to consistently building shareholder value over long periods of time. There's the insurance tier, what they call their...

Tony Trzeciak is a combat paralyzed veteran who served in The Marines from 2008 through 2012. He continues to use the leadership skills gained from the Marine’s as an advocate for active members and in the veteran support community. He has spent several years trading and studying the markets, Like most retail traders he has faced many highs and many lows. He wanted a way to make informed and actio...

I'm joined by Luke Hallard from 7investing to talk about the work from anywhere megatrend and, in particularly, Fiverr International NYSE:FVRR. Fiverr International Ltd. operates an online marketplace worldwide. Its platform enables sellers to sell their services and buyers to buy them. The company’s platform includes approximately 500 categories in eight verticals, including graphic and design, d...

I had a great time chatting with Doug from Sharesigh t . He's a nice guy and I love using Sharesight myself. It may sound boring but record-keeping is important in share investing and it also gives you insights that can make you a more profitable investor. We cover a range of topics including: The history of  Sharesight  and how it works Old School open-cry markets trading commodities in...

I'm joined by Anirban Mahanti from 7investing to talk about cybersecurity and in particular Zscaler, Inc (Nasdaq GS:ZS). The company provides Zscaler Internet Access solution that provides users, servers, operational technology, Internet of Things device secure access to externally managed applications, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and Internet destinations. We also chat abo...

"All companies, big and small, have something in common - when they were born, they were small. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Harley Davidson , and even Nike all started in a garage." MARIUSZ SKONIECZNY is the founder of MicroCap Explosions and the author of 11 books on the subject of investing. From 2003 to 2008, he was in the residential and commercial real estate industry as an appraiser and broker...

Synthetic biology isn’t an industry. It’s a way of thinking. It’s about applying engineering principles to biology to create living products and services with predictable functions. I was joined by Maxx Chatsko from 7investing to chat about how he believes synthetic biology will fundamentally reshape the economy. We focussed on on particular company Twist Bioscience  (NASDAQ: TWST) Disclosure...

Cannabis, astrology, mergers and acquisitions, and what does an Investment Bank actually do? Always good to catch up with Lawrence to gaze into the crystal ball and look forward to 2022. Here’s the link to episode blog post: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/lawrencecarrel          Portfolio tracker Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true perfor...

In this WEEKEND WATCHLIST I’m joined by Simon Erickson from 7investing to talk about semiconductors. “We’re in the middle of an unprecedented chip shortage. Companies creating products of all shapes and sizes — from appliances to wearable devices to automobiles — are doing whatever they can to get the high-performance chips they need to embed within them.” https://7investing.com/articles/chipping-...

We need a holiday. We’ll be back soon with new episodes but in the meantime, here is one of my favourite episodes of the podcast. Terri Duhon is the Non-Executive Chair of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd. She is also on the board of Morgan Stanley International as a Non-Executive Director where she chairs the Risk Committee; on the board of Rathbones plc a FTSE250 UK Wealth Manager as a n...

We need a holiday. We’ll be back soon with new episodes but in the meantime, here is one of my favourite episodes of the podcast. I’m pleased to welcome Dan Kline from 7investing to tell you all about their 7 principles for investing. Daniel B. Kline has spent the past six years as a leading voice on retail, consumer goods, technology, entertainment, mobile, and more for various platforms at The M...

James McInnes is the Co-Founder and CEO of vegan food tech company and franchise, Odd Burger. He has previously run a financial technology company. Odd Burger aims to revolutionize the fast-food industry with their healthier, more sustainable and flavorful vegan fast-food. James tells us about how Odd Burger has been built up and their plans for the future.   Here’s a link to find out more: h...

Research shows that kids form many of their adult money behaviours by the age of seven. Will Rainey is the author of the children's book, Grandpa's Fortune Fables. His work has appeared in the Financial Times, the Times (UK), iNews and The National News. Will's website, Blue Tree Savings is a financial education platform to help parents teach their kids about money. Link to blog post: https:/...

What do you know about finance journalism? There are millions of words produced every day about stock markets, business, investments, economics, and all of their related implications and suppositions. Lou Carlozo is one of America's leading investment/finance writers. The editor-in-chief at Qwoted , a source platform for finance journalists. The creator and host of the Bankadelic podcast , investm...

Where is the world headed? Cash in the bank is losing value as living expenses continue to rise. Everyone's being forced into increasingly risky assets amidst growing uncertainty about the future. John L. Smallwood is making a return visit to this podcast to share his views about the Infrastructure Bill, its effect on commodities prices and inflation, and how the government is printing money that...

David McAlvany runs a hard asset fund that focuses on precious metals, global natural resources, infrastructure, and specialty real estate. He also founded Vaulted and oversees the precious metals brokerage business that his dad started in 1972. Vaulted is an app that allows you to buy and sell gold at a press of a button on your phone. Click here to find out more about the Vaulted app : http://va...

Leon Smith is the co-founder of Tiblio, a stock market research platform with pro-level tools, real-time data and news, empowering traders with the tools, data and analytics they need to maximize their profits and build wealth. Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.stocksforbeginners.net/blog/tiblio Portfolio tracker Sharesight tracks your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you t...

I caught up with Tony Bradshaw in this episode to discuss the steps that you need to take to get ahead financially. It was partly inspired by a message I received from a listener who asked "how can I start investing when I'm living paycheck to paycheck?". The Millionaire Choice is about encouraging people to make the choice to become millionaires and equipping them with the right knowledge, tools...

Do you want to find companies that support the values that are important to you and make a contribution to a better world? And do you want to make money? These aims may seem to be at odds with each other but studies show that investing for positive change is a good way to make more money over time. Kylelane explains all in this ESG tell-all episode. Here’s the link to episode blog post: https://ww...

Dividend-paying stocks can be a welcome addition to an investment portfolio. They generate passive income because you’re receiving a portion of profits from the companies you’re investing in. Lawrence Carrel is a writer who has spent his career creating insightful, engaging, high-impact content for a variety of audiences. He's also the author of Dividend Stocks for Dummies , a guide to learning ho...

"News flash-you are going to lose at times on the market…even the pros only have 50% winning trade percentages" . It was a pleasure to chat with Todd Shaffer, the Manager of Research for  VectorVest  We talked about the realities of trading and how he realized from a young age that the  ‘tools were weighted to the professionals so he knew he couldn’t compete with them’ . He explaine...