From Diwali’s lights in India to a “spiffy-drop” on Netflix, this Mailbag travels widely and thinks deeply. A listener celebrates the Rule Breaker habit of lighting candles, not fanning flames, while others ask how to “Add Up, Don’t Double Down” in practice, what makes a business cyclical, and how to think about price momentum. Plus, a 67-year-old Fool goes all-in, a Boilermaker misses Investor Island, and a Brit reminds us that some “periods of time” are best left to translation.
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Companies mentioned: AMZN, CRWD, MELI, META, NFLX, NVDA, RKLB, SHOP, TOST
Host: David Gardner
Producer: Dan Boyd
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By the pricking of my thumbs, something SPOOKY this way comes. That icy chill in the air tells us that it’s that season again. It’s that time of year when Robert Brokamp brings his ghoulishly chilling tales of frightful scams, legal guillotines, and savings depleting poltergeists. But, along with every tale of fright, comes a lesson and a warning, to help you beware these dark and malevolent pitfalls. Let the tales begin!
(5:35) - The Chimera of Omaha(12:15) - The Vanguard Vanishing(16:55) - Helter Shelter(23:35) - Invasion of the Crypto Snatchers!(31:00) - I Know What You Signed Last Century(39:22) - The Nightmare on Margaritaville Street
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Host: David GardnerGuest: Robert BrokampProducer: Bart Shannon
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Every stock tells a story. This week we gather around the campfire for five fresh tales—from silicon driving the AI era to supply-chain software that keeps retail humming, from a Latin American marketplace that became a fintech/logistics flywheel to a spicy franchiser scaling flavor by the bucket… and a legendary spiffy-pop that still makes us smile. Expect lessons in patience, optionality, moats—and why a single day can sometimes pay back an entire cost basis.
Companies Discussed: AMD, AQNT, MANH, MELI, WING,
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Host: David Gardner
Guests: Sanmeet Deo, Asit Sharma, David Meier, Andy Cross
Producer: Bart Shannon
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9 Foolish Truths I Hold to Be Self-Evident: 2025
Today is that day—once every two years—when this podcast goes back to basics and we restate and recommit to the eternal verities David sees in business, in investing, and in Rule Breaker Investing. So put down those oars, join us aboard our sailboat, and let the winds guide you back toward these valuable core beliefs. Whether you’re well steeped in Foolishness or at the beginning stages of your investing journey, these are nine foundational truths not to be forgotten.
Stocks Mentioned: AMZN, GOOG, HUBS, ISRG, MELI, MRNA, NFLX, PFE, SBUX
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Blast from the Past, Vol. 11: Character
David slips on his Fred Roger’s cardigan to revisit five valuable lessons, intertwined with the theme of “how to win in life.” Pulled from classic episodes spanning the last decade of weekly podcasts, David spotlights lessons that light candles—at a time when too many are busy fanning flames.
The five growth-minded blasts from the past:
Roy Spence on being a “For” Person
“Do you have a ________ friend?”
Accept responsibility; blame no one
Judge yourself by your results, and others by their intentions
Sam Horn’s “proactive grace”
An oh-so-timely Blast from the Past—equal parts warmth and backbone—here to help you lead with character, win with kindness, and keep the light on for others. Fool on!
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David 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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