Rule Breaker Investing

Do you own the Magnificent 7? Do you remember FAANG stocks? Do these arbitrary groupings matter? Only if you keep score, as one listener reminds us! Yes, it's the mailbag time of the month again, where we hear from you about what you've learned, what you're teaching, and what you're looking forward to. Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

High risk? Low risk? MEDIUM risk? What does that even mean? And what the heck is risk anyway? Today, we define risk Foolishly and revisit our risk ratings, a system to quantify the long-term risk your companies may face. Companies Discussed: KNSL, CHWY Host: David Gardner Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross Producer: Rick Engdahl

As Mark Twain once said, "History never repeats itself, but the Kaleidoscopic combinations of the pictured present often seem to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." Or something like that. In any case, we're here today not just to repeat lessons from the past, but to reflect on them anew, and fit them into our view of the present and more importantly, the future. Stocks Mentioned: NVDA, DIS, AMZN, TSLA, NFLX Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl 

We're here to make you smarter, happier, and richer, and today we're focusing on the smart part. Or that's the aim anyway. You keep score and let us know how we're doing, as our all-star cast tries to help you understand some common and not-so-common investing terms. Do you know them? It's lingo-bingo so prepare to be delighted! Host: David Gardner Guests: Matt Argersinger, Bill Barker, Jim Mueller Producer: Rick Engdahl

Remember when Motley Fool newsletters were printed on paper and sent not to your inbox but to your mailbox? If so, thank you! You've been with us for a long time. If not, you may have missed out on some great stock returns (though we believe future returns will be just as great). And you might have missed out on some great stories and lessons, printed on page one of those old paper newsletters. This is the series where we bring these essays back, warts and all, to see what we were thinking, how things might have changed, and mostly, what can we learn going forward. Host: David Gardner Producers: Heather Horton, Rick Engdahl

Another month gone by, indeed another year gone by! We're here to wrap it up in a bow with our final mailbag of 2023. The Market has been kind this year, and we've been rewarded for staying invested. But we're not here to dwell on the past, after all it's the future that matters most. So whether you're wearing a black tie, your best dress, or goofy 2024 sunglasses, have a Happy New Year and we'll see you on the other side! Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

A company with a $50 price per share might have a million shares outstanding or a billion shares outstanding. And unless you know both numbers, you don't know the price tag of the stock you're about to buy. It's market cap time once again, and we're here to have some fun talking about the true value of companies that the Motley Fool recommends.  Companies Discussed: VRNS, CLNE, NFLX, DPZ, ALGN, DHR, SHOP, RGEN, BR, INTU Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Barker, Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Rick Engdahl

Cue the orchestra! It's time for the Besties! This is a celebration of the year that was, and a shout out to 10 of our favorite episodes of 2023. We've got guest stars, cameos, and a song-and-dance number that will leave you speechless. Oh wait, sorry, we had to cut the dance—these award shows are always running long. Host: David Gardner Guests: Arthur Brooks, Elizabeth Hargrave, Jordan Ellenberg, Mahan Tavakoli, Thi Nguyen, Warren Berger, Ed Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl

We're well into the gift-buying season, so it's time for the annual games podcast! This time we have some classic games (06:00), some casual games (18:55), some strategy games (36:01), and a bonus list of game expansions (46:32). It's all about the happy today, so shuffle your cards, rattle your dice, and and get ready to drop some tiles! Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

Can November really be over already? It's that time again Fools, and you've packed the mailbag full this time. From silly to serious, softballs and hardballs, we're here to answer your questions. Plus, it's time for a final review of 5 Stocks that will Press On (10:59). Will the 5-stock sampler make it to Foolhalla in one piece? Stocks Discussed: ZBRA, ODFL, CNI, CRUS, ECL Host: David Gardner Guests: Andy Cross, Jennifer Gennaro Oxley Producer: Rick Engdahl

What do you have to be grateful for? That's not a rhetorical question — this is the season for letting people know! Say it out loud! Tweet it! X it! Post it! Or in our case, podcast it! We are truly grateful for you, the Fools around the world who listen, learn, and share with us on this journey of investing, business, and life. Thank you! Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

We live in a global society, with global conflicts, aspirations, and opportunities. And so today we're seeking words of wisdom and Foolishness from around the world, finding perspective and a bit of rational optimism for a better future. Progress may not be a straight line, but over time it goes up and to the right! Companies Mentioned: SBUX, META, TSLA, AAPL, NFLX Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

Should the Motley Fool file a class action lawsuit against... class action lawsuits? Why do people think in just two dimensions when our world has three? Can you pronounce the name of your best performing stock properly? It's that time of year again; we're getting petty and pedantic. Ok? Host: David Garner Producer: Rick Engdahl

Even if you don't play games, you know what they're about, right? Wars, power, control, money... dudes on a map trying to take over the world! But what if a game was about birds? Butterflies? Mushrooms? Today we talk with Elizabeth Hargrave, one of today's most successful game designers, responsible for the instant-classic, Wingspan. Bringing a feminine aesthetic, along with a formidable business acumen, she is advancing the game industry into the modern era. Host: David Gardner Guest: Elizabeth Hargrave Producer: Rick Engdahl

It's time for our monthly mailbag! From the U.S. to Germany and back again this month we’re talking investing, business and life. We look at how the Good Guys not only outnumber the bad in the world but also economically outperform the bad actors. We discuss the importance of Owning our Outcomes and the only 4 acceptable answers for West Point first years. (3:00) Hot Takes From X (Formerly Twitter) (4:50) Mailbag Item 1: Good Guys Economic Outperformance (12:16) Mailbag Item 2: September Mailbag Response (14:36) Mailbag Item 3: Importance of Owning Our Outcomes (20:13) Mailbag Item 4: Index Funds and Money Markets (25:56) Mailbag Item 5: German Punctuality and A Financial Horror Story Companies Mentioned: AAPL, GABXX Host: David Gardner Producer: Heather Horton & Dez Jones

The spooky season is upon us, and it doesn't stop with the ghosts and ghouls at your doorstep! The world is full of scary stories, but if you take heed of Robert Brokamp's warnings, you just might survive the financial apocalypse. (07:13) Switcheroo with the Vampire (13:41) The Trade is Coming from within the House (17:51) Dial "M" for my Money is All Gone (25:09) The Ex-IRS-ist (33:09) Invasion of the Money-Snatchers (40:34) The Queen of Soul Speaks from the Grave...and the Couch (48:02) 3 Scary Stats Host: David Gardner Guest: Robert Brokamp Producer: Rick Engdahl

Ah, the eternal verities! Some things never change. But that doesn't mean we don't need to revisit them from time to time. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or have joined us in the last few years, it's important to review the things that we value most as Rule Breaker Investors.  Stocks Mentioned: GOOG, AMZN, NFLX, HUBS, TSLA, MELI Host: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

Does character always win? In business, investing, and life? What is character anyway? Can we measure it? Manage it? Improve it? These are just a few questions that we address with Dr. Edward Brooks, Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project, as we dive into the long-term benefits of being virtuous.  Host: David Gardner Guest: Ed Brooks Producer: Rick Engdahl

Whether your weather is meteorological or astronomical, we're officially in the season of Autumn. In this September mailbag, we're looking at authors, numbers, percentages, baseball, and so much more! Plus, we review and draw to a close yet another 5-stock sampler, these ones indistinguishable from magic. Foolhalla awaits! (4:00) Social Media Hot Takes (8:23) Mailbag Items (39:50) Review of 5 Stocks Indistinguishable from Magic: off to Foolhalla! Companies Discussed: AAPL, PEGA, NVDA, ASML, RGEN, SEDGHost: David Gardner Producer: Rick Engdahl

Lots of stock talk today as we play the game that educates, amuses, and enriches us all. And, it's the 25th edition of the show, so we've brought back two returning champions to play against each other and against you, Fool! In the end we're all winners on the Market Cap Game Show. Companiers Discussed: MAR, ATVI, ASR, TSCO, FDX, COIN, NFLX, SMAR, PATH, FUN, MRNA Host: David Gardner Guests: Bill Mann, Emily Flippen Producer: Rick Engdahl