Rule Breaker Investing
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 888 ratingsDavid 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.
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9 Foolish Truths That I Hold To Be Self Evident: 2019
October 09, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe like to pick and review stocks, play games, interview authors, and rant about pet peeves, but every so often we must go back to basics and recommit to the eternal verities of Rule Breaker Investing. Today is that day! Sponsor Links: Go to Grammarly.com/fool to get 20% off your Grammarly premium account today. Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
9 Foolish Truths That I Hold To Be Self-Evident: 2019
October 09, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe like to pick and review stocks, play games, interview authors, and rant about pet peeves, but every so often we must go back to basics and recommit to the eternal verities of Rule Breaker Investing. Today is that day!
Pet Peeves, Vol. 4: Growing Value
October 02, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBYou know what really bothers us? Well you're about to. It's time for a little nit-picking and self-indulgence, but all in the name of making the world just a little bit better for everyone. To get 67% off our Rule Breakers service, go to http://RBIoffer.fool.com.
September Mailbag: Breaking the Game
September 25, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWhy should we buy high instead of low? Is Tesla a fragile company? And did Aaron really break the Market Cap Game Show? All that and more on this autumnal mailbag. Sponsor Links: Zapier: zapier.com/fool for a free 14-day trial. Linkedin: $50 off your first job post. >Linkedin.com/fool
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 9
September 18, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe best game shows make you smarter for tuning in. And the best of the best have all-star contestants who constantly set the bar higher. Can Aaron Bush possibly live up to his 9 out of 10 performance from the last show? Sponsor Links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, "Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits" today at NetSuite.com/fool Get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com to get started. Credit lines subject to review and change. Individual requests for ...
Reviewapalooza!: Walking the Walk, Talking the Talk
September 11, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBOn this show, sometimes we pick stocks. We keep score so that we know how we’re doing over time. And then comes the day where we put it all out there and talk about results. All the hits, all the misses, and all the lessons along the way.
5 Stocks with a Tailwind Blow
September 04, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBGreat business leaders can succeed even in adverse conditions, but it sure is easier when the wind is at your back. This listener-inspired 5 stock sampler is focused on companies whose sails are set to catch trends and innovations that will likely define our future. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
August Mailbag: Weekend Edition
August 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAuthors in August is all well and good, but we can't end the month without digging through the mailbag. So sit back, take in the tail end of summer, and enjoy this weekend edition of the Rule Breaker Investing Podcast.
Authors in August: Crucial Conversations with Emily Gregory
August 28, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHigh stakes. Conflicting opinions. Emotional engagement. These are the ingredients of Crucial Conversations -- which, for good or ill, are the most consequential in our lives. Today, as we wrap up our Authors in August series, Emily Gregory teaches us how to navigate these conversations successfully. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Authors in August: Edward Glaeser's Triumph of the City
August 21, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhere is the richest, smartest, greenest, healthiest, and happiest place to live? You might be imagining an idyllic mountain valley somewhere, but our guest, Edward Glaeser, is here today to tell you that the heart of the city is the place to be.
Authors in August: True Heroism w/ Chris McDougall
August 14, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB“Natural Born Heroes” is an adventure book chock-full of remarkable historical facts alongside compelling insights into fitness, running, health. But perhaps it is most useful and memorable for its insights into Heroism. Improve your insights, improve your character with the wisdom and learnings from Chris McDougall, our latest Author in August.
Authors in August: Warren Berger's Beautiful Questions
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWhy do we so often talk about investing on this show? What if we interviewed some of our favorite authors instead? How would that make us smarter, happier, and richer? These are some of the beautiful questions that lead us to Authors in August, and so it's only right that we should kick this month off with our favorite Questionologist, Warren Berger. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
July Mailbag: Hands, Mind, and Money
July 31, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBMark Reagan's mom says that you can make money with your hands, your mind, or your money. We like the sound of that last one especially, so we are here to navigate your questions about crazy valuations, ESG investments, international exposure, and much more. Sponsor link: Thanks to DataSiteOne from Merrill Corporation for supporting our show. To learn more and sign up for a free demo, go to merrillcorp.com/fool.
A Rule Breaker in China
July 24, 2019 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB3,700,000 square miles, 1.4 billion people, panda bears... China is important! And upon returning from his travels to Hong Kong, Beijing and beyond, David has brought back some souvenirs in the form of investing, business, and life lessons. paypal.com/fool $50 off your first job post at Linkedin.com/fool
Amazon HQ2: Interview with Victor Hoskins
July 17, 2019 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBAfter much hullabaloo, Amazon decided to locate its second corporate headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia. But why? Did they just want to be our neighbor? Victor Hoskins, Director of the Arlington Economic Development Leadership Team, is here to tell us how it happened. Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
Where Were They Then?
July 10, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhy is it that some of the best Rule Breaker stocks have "crazy" valuations? Jim Mueller joins us for this mailbag-inspired show that looks back at some of our biggest winners, overlooked by so many investors because they were just "too expensive" by traditional metrics. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Extra: Happy Birthday, RBI!
July 06, 2019 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBThis podcast is 4 years old, and to celebrate, we're re-running this very first episode, still as relevant today as it was back then (well, except for that bit about the pizza).
Reviewapalooza!: 15 Stocks In the Spotlight
July 03, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThey're never all winners; they're never all losers. But we always learn something as we look back, measure up and keep score on our 5-Stock Samplers.
June Mailbag: Switching On
June 26, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIt doesn't happen every month, but sometimes a strong theme emerges as we dip into the mailbag. This time it's (almost) all about switching on to the essence of true investing and crossing the threshold into a lifetime of Foolishness. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 8
June 19, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBToday the spotlight is on Aaron Bush, the rookie contestant on our perennial game show. Can he beat Matt? Can he beat Emily? Most important, can you beat him? Get out your pencils and earn your #ibeataaron hashtag, Fool! Sponsor links: Thanks to Sprout Social for supporting our show. To learn how your brand can create real connection, visit sproutsocial.com/fool today. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Great Quotes Vol. 10: Don't Be A Dip
June 12, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJoseph Roux once said, "A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a pebble in the hand of a fool." Whether held to the light to shine and inspire, or tossed into a pond to ripple outward, today's show is full of rock-solid advice on investing and life. Sponsor Link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
5 Stocks that Pass the Snap Test
June 05, 2019 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIf you could snap your fingers and make a company disappear, who would notice? Who would care? It may seem a simplistic question, but the answer could flag the difference between a Rule Breaker and just another also-ran. Today David picks 5 stocks that pass the test and look oh so promising for the next 3+ years.
May Mailbag: Your Best Vision for Our Future
May 29, 2019 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIt's all for one and one for all as David is joined by motley musketeers Emily Flippen and Robert Brokamp to answer your questions. Topics include when to add to winners, how to invest a well-earned windfall, and the morality of marijuana stocks. Thanks to Airbnb for supporting our show. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start hosting you’ll receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card if you generate $500 in booking value by July 31. Terms and conditions apply.
What You Have Learned from David Gardner
May 22, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBEarlier this month, The Motley Fool Twitter account (@themotleyfool) asked, “What investment principles and ideas have you learned from David Gardner?” The thoughtful responses, in addition to being a kind birthday gift for David, did a great job of summarizing some of the most salient tenets of the Rule Breaker philosophy. And they happened to be perfectly organized and arranged to share with you here. Sponsor Link: Real people, Real brands, Real connection. Go to sproutsocial.com to lear...
The Business and Future of Sports
May 15, 2019 19:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBHow do agents, athletes, and corporate sponsors work together? If I'm micro-betting on the next rebound, will I care about the final score? When can I strap on a VR headset and watch the game from inside the ball? Octagon Founder and President Phil De Picciotto joins David to talk about the business and the future of sports. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Making You a Winner in our Thinking World
May 08, 2019 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAs we accelerate further into the information age, it’s brain more than brawn that will help humanity achieve new heights. Today we take some tips from some of David’s favorite authors to sharpen our minds and help us think more efficiently. Plus, we’ll review and close the books on 5 Winners in a Thinking World — a stock sampler that has run its three-year course. Get 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool. Get your first two months of Clear for free by going to clearm...
BONUS: “Investing In Asia” Preview
May 04, 2019 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBIt’s a sneak preview of “Investing In Asia”, the newest podcast from The Motley Fool! If you’re looking to invest in some of the most exciting emerging market opportunities in the world, join this weekly journey around Asian markets.
Stock Stories, Vol. 3
May 01, 2019 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn a world where timing is perfect, experts are wrong, and simple is revolutionary, one podcast dares to tell the stories of five stocks destined to teach powerful investing lessons.
April Mailbag: Yippie-IPO
April 24, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDid you hear about that hot IPO? Do you know the company's enterprise value? Do you use the XIRR function on your spreadsheet to track your investments? Does this sound like a motley bunch of questions crammed together to pique your interest? Must be mailbag time again! Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
Stock Sampler Reviews: 5 Stocks I Own and APRIL the Giraffe
April 17, 2019 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBTajiri. In Swahili, it means hope. For Rule Breakers, and anyone with a particularly acute memory, it's the name of a baby giraffe. And it's a 5 stock sampler, picked two years ago that we're reviewing today, alongside another five stocks from last year. How do these baby portfolios stand up against the S&P 500? Will they be spotty, or will they stand tall? $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Company Culture Tips, Vol. 5: Breaking the Rules of HR
April 10, 2019 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIf your HR department is struggling to evaluate employees, enforce mandatory policies, and control communications, you might be doing it wrong. Today, Lee Burbage and Kara Chambers return to bring you ten ways The Motley Fool workplace culture breaks the rules — and yours should too!
5 Stocks For The Age of Miracles
April 03, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBSpeculative fiction writer William Gibson famously said, “The future is already here — it’s just not evenly distributed.” This is certainly true in the world of biotech, and for Rule Breaker investors, it’s great news! The five companies featured today are operating in the future right now, and by owning them over the next few years, we stand a good chance of profiting as the rest of the world catches on. 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool.
March Mailbag: The Dream Team
March 27, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThere’s no shortage of A+ guests on this month’s mailbag, as we tackle everything from selling old stock certificates to buying highly valued companies. And, we even give a few tips on how to avoid getting “Frozen” out of our internship opportunities. Sponsor: Hello Monday from LinkedIn
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 7
March 20, 2019 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBHow much is Etsy worth? $65? $70? Maybe $75? Try $8 billion, Fool! Because of course we're talking market cap, not share price. And if you know the market cap, you know the price tag of the business. And if you know that, you might just beat Emily Flippen on this week's Market Cap Game Show! $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
"So, Does ESG Work?"
March 13, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance. Are these the concerns of our Fellowship of Foolish investors? Are they a burden that will spell doom for your returns? Or is it fair to say that when it comes to business, there’s some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting investing for?
Mental Tips, Tricks & Lifehacks, Vol. 4
March 06, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe’re here to make you a better Fool, Fool! Organize your life, one thought at a time, always pull up on the correct side of the gas pump, and get through next year's holiday shopping without spending out of pocket. All that and more on this week's RBI! Article link: Use Credit Card Rewards to Make Your Christmas Budget Merry and Bright Sponsor link: Hello Monday from LinkedIn
February Mailbag: Capitalism at its Best
February 27, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWith midwinter behind us, it's time to start thinking of new beginnings: new investors, new questions, a new Foolish index... That's right, it's a new mailbag, with special guests David Kretzmann and Megan Brinsfield! Thanks to Airbnb for supporting our show. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start hosting you’ll receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card if you generate $500 in booking value by May 30. Terms and conditions apply.
REVIEWAPALOOZA!: Three 5-Stock Samplers
February 20, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWe've set aside this episode to review not one, not two, but three 5-stock samplers from the last three years. What stocks did we pick? How did they perform? And most importantly, what can we learn from the discipline of keeping score?
Circles of Competence: Interview with Benton Moss
February 13, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBenton Moss is a young, standout investor and financial blogger with a very bright and Foolish future. Oh, and he's also a professional pitcher on the path to Major League Baseball! Benton joins us in front of a live audience here at Fool HQ to talk about the Buffett-style investing, the importance of focus, and the game and business of baseball. Thanks Audible! Get Power Moves by Adam Grant for free when you sign up for a free Audible trial at Audible.com/foolpower or text foolpower to 50...
Blast From The Past, Vol. 2
February 06, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBSome of the best ideas for gazing into the future were discussed… in the past! It’s time to go back and pick some of the most salient ideas from our catalog of podcasts and bring them forward into the light for a fresh look. We’ll be revisiting ideas from: Dark Clouds I Can See Through - Feb 17,2016 Old, New, Borrowed & Blue - Apr 5, 2017 The YODA Method of Measuring Management - Jan 20,2016 October Mailbag: USA Core Values - Oct 26,2016 The 6 "Hows" of Rule Breaker Investing -...
January Mailbag: Chicken Soup for a Fool
January 30, 2019 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWith the polar vortex hammering down on a large part of the US, it seems appropriate to serve up a warm bowl of feel-good chicken soup stories. A poem or two, a peek behind the RBI curtain, maybe a board game… and of course a thought or two about investing. It’s the comfort food of podcasts to get us through these chilly days.
5 Stocks Shrouded in Mystery
January 23, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt's time for another 5 stock sampler, where David selects a handful of stock picks from his premium services and serves them up for a free tasting. But what is the theme that ties this week's picks together? No spoilers, but longtime listeners might be able to figure it out before the big reveal. Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool75.
Extra: Love Letter to Jack Bogle
January 19, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn remembrance of the life of Jack Bogle, we thought it would be appropriate to revisit this show from December of 2016. Bogle was the creator of the Index Fund, the founder of Vanguard, and an all-around stand-up guy who dedicated his life’s work to helping people invest better. You might say that Jack was the ultimate Rule Breaker, and truly a Fool's Fool.
David's Biggest Losers, Vol. 4
January 16, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWe're not going to let a couple of losers get in the way of winning are we? Of course not! But it is that time of year when we take a look in the mirror and acknowledge our worst mistakes. In the spirit of transparency and good score-keeping, we present David's worst stock picks of the last 3 years, one lesson tagged to each. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to linkedin.com/fool and get $50 off your first job post.
Pet Peeves, Vol. 3: Tracking Errors
January 09, 2019 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAre you a "for" person or an "against" person? Hopefully we all aspire to be the former, but even so, we all need a little rant once in a while. So whether it’s obsessing over errors, giving short shrift to services, or #VanityPlateHate, let's get it all out now and enjoy the rest of the year on a positive note! Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to linkedin.com/fool and get $50 off your first job post.
Get Your Kids Started Investing!
January 02, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWe're kicking off the New Year, not with a resolution to make our own lives better, but with a promise to pass Rule Breaker Investing on to the next generation. From infants to college grads, our talented panel will set you on a path to bring great fortune to the young Fools in your life. In the spirit of last Fall's "Get Started Investing" series, this one's for the kids!
December Mailbag: The Poetry of Rule Breaker Investing
December 26, 2018 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis is the last mailbag of the year and it's full of presents! Gifts of poetry, games, inspiration, and levity shape this winter warmer of Foolishness.
Keeping Score in a Crazy Market: 2 Stock Sampler Reviews
December 19, 2018 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBA year ago David picked "5 Stocks That Will Let You Eat Cake" which focused on avoiding the trade-off mentality. Two years ago he picked "5 Stocks to Put Under the Tree" focusing on gifting stock. It's been a crazy couple of years in the market, but how did these picks perform? Time to check the score!
The Market Cap Game Show: Episode 6
December 12, 2018 20:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIt's time once again for the game show that teaches you just how big a company might be. But for the first time, we have a new contestant! Emily Flippen takes over the hot-seat from the stalwart Matt Argersinger. But don't think that makes it any easier for you to earn your #IBeatEmily hashtag....
Extra: Game Designer Richard Garfield
December 08, 2018 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEsteemed game designer Richard Garfield made an appearance on Wednesday's show, but for those who want to geek out and dive deeper into his gaming past, present and future, today we present the full interview. If you want to be the one who addresses Richard by his first D&D character's name at the next Gen Con, this show is for you!