E73: Ten Essential Investing Lessons
Cinema Meets Investing Wisdom – we revisit our “10 Laws of the Investing Jungle,” bringing each principle to life through the lens of iconic films and TV shows. This is a back to the fundamentals episode, perfect for when you need help navigating intense market volatility (like – right now!)
🚀 The Shawshank Redemption Long Game – how patience and persistence, exemplified by Andy Dufresne’s tunnel, can transform your investing outcomes
📉 The Big Short & Dangers of Leverage – the devastating consequences of leverage
💡 Moneyball’s Independent Thinking – the importance of making your own investment decisions rather than following the herd
🦈 Diversification Lessons from Jaws – Why depending on one income stream (or beach!) can leave you vulnerable
🐺 Ethical Investing – the seductive dangers of “get-rich-quick” schemes, courtesy of The Wolf of Wall Street
🌌 Emotional Discipline – how Luke Skywalker’s Jedi training can help you master your emotions and improve your investment outcomes
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🚗 Learn about this auto company’s ultra-fast charging breakthrough (1 megawatt charging capability!), delivering 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes. Coupled with expanding international revenue now reaching 30% of their business, can they challenge Tesla’s EV dominance?
🩺 An update on one of Monkey’s favourite biomedical companies. Despite management under-delivering on promises, they’re projecting 61% growth for the year. With a $236M market cap targeting a potential $3.5B market. Here’s why Monkey is holding this as a small but promising position!
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Segments:
00:00 Cold open
02:46 Welcome Back to Wall Street Wildlife
03:17 Revisiting the 10 Laws of the Investing Jungle
03:46 Pop Culture and Investing Wisdom
10:00 Company Update: An electric vehicle manufacturer
15:11 Company Update: A biomedical microcap
21:37 Revisiting the 10 Laws of the Investing Jungle
24:30 Law #1: Protect your essentials (The Pursuit of Happyness)
28:00 Law #2: Know your investment comfort zone (Free Solo)
34:04 Law #3: Focus on the long game (Shawshank Redemption)
39:33 Law #4: Chart your own course (Moneyball)
45:43 Law #5: Tame your emotions (The Empire Strikes Back)
48:37 Law #6: Thinking you’re smarter than the pack is dangerous (Mary Poppins)
51:44 Law #7: Build a resilient portfolio (Jaws)
54:52 Law #8: Understand the deadly perils of leverage (The Big Short)
1:00:08 Law #9: Resist the urge to rearrange your trophies (Silicon Valley)
1:06:26 Law #10: Beware of get-rich-quick schemes (Wolf of Wall Street)
1:08:47 Bonus Law: Investing is better with friends (It’s a Wonderful Life)
1:12:22 Closing thoughts
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