Stock Stories

What is the greatest stock in the history of the stock market? I've found the answer...and am so excited to share my findings with you! The answer might surprise you.0:00 - How It Started...2:01 - What You Would Think2:45 - Mental Model: Availability Bias3:42 - Company Background7:01 - What Really Happened13:00 - Putting It Together24:55 - Total Return

Aflac is famous for its duck commercials, but what does the business actually do?  This U.S. provider actually makes a lot of money in Japan, and does so by selling cancer insurance as well as other types of insurance products.0:00 - The Returns1:00 - What Do They Do?2:04 - Aflac History4:08 - Financials5:17 - Why Is This Happening?6:57 - Valuation7:40 - The Good Part

It's hard trying to figure out where to invest your money sometimes. There's information coming from everywhere. Here's a simple framework you can go by when figuring out where to allocate your next dollar toward investments.0:00 - The Problem0:52 - The Pyramid1:45 - Pyramid Level 12:43 - Pyramid Level 23:29 - Pyramid Level 34:41 - Pyramid Level 4

Disney is a company that many love and are still customers of, though the business itself has been undergoing a big transformation in recent years.  Although the pandemic hurt the company financially because of closed theme parks, the business is making a comeback in this segment.  They are also investing heavily in the Disney+ platform, which is beginning to bear fruit and is likely to become profitable within the next few years.0:00 - But Why...?0:20 - The Stock2:02 - 2021 Annual Report Notes6:05 - Historical Earnings7:33 - How It Doubles

Netflix took the world by storm in the last decade, transforming itself from a small company that mailed DVDs to a household name with a plethora of streaming content.  Recent competitive pressures have forced the company to rethink their business model.  Will they survive?  Do investors have a shot at making money from here?0:00 - Netflix0:30 - The Stock2:00 - Management's Focus4:14 - Bill Ackman6:45 - 2021 Annual Report9:10 - Quick Valuation

Bear markets bring stock prices down.  Everyone gets that.  But what if there was a way to not only stabilize your returns, but actually increase them through bear markets?  Today's episode draws on research from Wharton professor Dr. Jeremy Siegel, in his fantastic book The Future For Investors:Check out the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Future-Investors-Tried-True-Triumph/dp/140008198X/ref=asc_df_140008198X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312006100296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11733129490204387519&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051734&hvtargid=pla-470265575929&psc=10:00 - Boost Returns1:01 - How It Works2:31 - Philip Morris Example4:50 - Kroger Example7:11 - Kroger Returns10:03 - Bonus Insights

Capital gains aren't the only way to make money from stocks. And it's not just through dividends either. There are actually five ways investors make money from stocks, and we'll learn about each of them and the concept of total return.Note: we don't cover options, which are an entirely different animal and a different way to leverage the stock market to make money.0:00 - Just One Piece0:46 - Method #11:14 - Method #21:48 - Method #33:45 - Method #44:54 - Method #5

I Bonds are now offering over 9.6% interest - but it is worth it? Today's episode covers the basics as well as the nuances of this passive income opportunity.0:00 - Passive Income Now0:25 - The Basics1:45 - How I Bonds Work2:51 - An Example4:21 - Other Factors

Microsoft is well known for their prowess in the cloud computing space as well as their gaming division. But there's more to the company than meets the eye. What is Microsoft's true strategic advantage? We cover this secret in today's video.0:00 - Microsoft is one of The Best0:45 - Some Facts1:42 - People Forget This4:12 - More Advantages5:45 - Satya's Quote6:57 - Success In Spite Of

New investors do this all the time. They see a new investment and get really excited about it.  Here's what to think about.0:00 - The Problem1:50 - What We Can Do2:50 - Two Examples3:35 - Data Behind The Examples5:39 - NEVER Forget This6:45 - IPO Data7:55 - The Questions to Ask

McDonald's was once the most loved fast food brand in America.  They practically invented modern fast food.  But times have changed.  A lot of people are eating healthier, and many more fast casual and affordable food options are out there.  So as investors, we have to ask ourselves the question - why does McDonald's still exist?  And will they thrive in the future?  That's exactly what we're going to find out right now.0:00 - Why Does McDonalds Still Exist?0:45 - How Did McDonalds Get Started?2:44 - How McDonalds Makes Money4:50 - Franchisees6:07 - Don't Count Them Out Yet7:07 - Recent Financials7:45 - The Secret Sauce

It’s not enough to look at a stock and decide whether it's a buy or not.  We have to look at it in context with other investing opportunities.  Let’s look at Hyatt stock and compare it to its rival Marriott, in order to find out which one is the better buy.Link to Marriott podcast: https://stockstoryteller.com/mar/0:00 - One Analysis Is Not Enough1:03 - Factor #13:16 - Factor #24:28 - Factor #37:10 - Factors Worth Considering

As one of largest hotel chains in the world, Hyatt has become known for its luxury brands in both the Americas and across the world.  But is the stock as good as the business seems?  Today we’re covering the history, business model, and financials of Hyatt Hotels ($H).0:00 - On Vacation!0:50 - How Did Hyatt Get Started?6:01 - Business Model7:21 - Financials9:15 - Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Every intelligent investor wants to know the key principles they need to see success with their investments.  Today, we talk about one simple principle that is often overlooked, and discuss some examples (and an anti-example) of this principle in action.0:00 - It’s Hard Enough1:21 - An Example With Chocolate3:33 - How It Works5:09 - The Anti-Example6:28 - The Principle In Action (Making Money)

Over the past century, Harley-Davidson has made a name for itself as an iconic American motorcycle brand.  It helped grow and maintain biker culture all over the world.  Where does Harley-Davidson come from, and from an investor’s perspective, what kinds of things should we think about with this business?  Today we look at the history, business model, and financials of Harley-Davidson.0:00 - The Iconic Brand1:25 - How Did Harley-Davidson Get Started?4:58 - Harley-Davidson’s Business Model6:09 - Financials9:01 - Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

What are the 5 types of investors?  Whether you invest in stocks, real estate, crypto, etc. you NEED to understand these investor archetypes, and the pros and cons of each.0:00 - Different Investors Have Different Approaches0:44 - Type #12:17 - Type #24:00 - Type #35:28 - Type #46:40 - Type #5

Why Church and Dwight?  That’s where Arm and Hammer baking soda, Trojan condoms, First Response pregnancy tests, Xtra laundry detergent, and so many other products come from.  They make so many things that you and I probably use every day.  Today we’ll learn about the history, business model, and financials of Church and Dwight, and try to understand whether or not the stock is a good buy today.0:00 - Why Church and Dwight?0:54 - How Did Broadcom Get Started?3:24 - Broadcom’s Business Model5:09 - Financials7:42 - Valuation

Broadcom is all about connectivity.  Everything from Wifi Routers, to smartphones, to data centers use their products.  Today we’ll learn about the history, business model, and financials of Broadcom (formerly Avago Technologies).0:00 - Why Broadcom?0:58 - How Did Broadcom Get Started?3:30 - Broadcom’s Business Model5:58 - Financials9:20 - What’s the Growth Mechanism?

Big tech, now known more commonly by names such as Apple and Amazon, used to simply be ‘IBM’.  International Business Machines began a huge wave of computer science innovation and ushered the world into a new era. Today we discuss the history, business model, and financials of IBM, and whether or not the stock might make a good investment.0:00 - Big Blue0:50 - How Did IBM Get Started?6:30 - IBM’s Business Model8:06 - Financials

Nvidia has made a name for itself in the arena of graphic cards, having invented the GPU.  They’ve expanded into professional visualization, the auto market, and are helping power the artificial intelligence revolution.  Today we learn about the history, business model, and financials of Nvidia ($NVDA).0:00 - Start2:30 - How Did Nvidia Get Started?5:00 - Nvidia’s Business Model7:00 - Financials15:32 - Buy, Sell, or Hold?