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CMQ Investing Presents: Compound Money Quietly
CMQ Investing Presents: Compound Money Quietly
Chris Franco

Join a growing community of investors who are building wealth through rational thinking and compound interest. Hosted by Chris Franco, CMQ Investing... more

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Nick Maggiulli Returns - Biggest Financial Fears, Defending Jim Cramer, Bogleheads, Side Hustles, Snap, Microsoft, Books to Read & More

Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of the popular investing book Just Keep... more

01 Nov 2022 · 41 minutes
Cathie Wood Needs to Be Cancelled

Cathie Wood's ARKK Fund is imploding, just as I predicted it would in January of 2022. Yesterday the ARK Invest... more

11 Oct 2022 · 9 minutes
Want to Increase Your Stock Returns? Do Nothing!

This episode builds on what we learned about The Mathematical Advantages of Doing Nothing. It features empirical evidence and wisdom... more

10 Oct 2022 · 5 minutes
20 Forgotten Investment Lessons From the 2008 Financial Crisis

"You can see the results of not learning from other's mistakes by simply looking [around]. How little originality there is... more

27 Sep 2022 · 10 minutes
Margin of Safety 101 (Feat. Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Benjamin Graham, & More)

In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about the Margin of Safety concept. The Margin of... more

26 Sep 2022 · 7 minutes
2022 Is the Worst Time to Buy the Dip (Since the 1930s)

Warren Buffett preaches the importance of buying more of something you own for less than you initially paid. However, that's... more

26 Sep 2022 · 11 minutes
How to Spot Investment Scams (Feat. Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, & the Story of Nikola)

Learn how to avoid one of the biggest mistakes investors make. This episode features wisdom from Charlie Munger and Warren... more

26 Sep 2022 · 12 minutes
The Painful Lessons Warren Buffett Learned Buying Cigar Butt Companies (Bargain Purchase Folly)

Learn the most painful lessons Warren Buffett learned after buying cigar butt (or cheap) companies. If you like this episode,... more

21 Sep 2022 · 4 minutes
Warren Buffett Reveals How to Identify the Best Businesses (The Inevitables)

Learn about a small portion of Warren Buffett's 1996 letter to shareholders and the invaluable lessons it reveals about how... more

19 Sep 2022 · 5 minutes
3 Time-Tested Concepts That Help You Make More Rational Investment Decisions

Learn 3 time-tested concepts that all investors who aim to be rational can use to their advantage. This epsiode features... more

13 Sep 2022 · 7 minutes
How Compounding Costs Keep You From Building Long-Term Wealth (Featuring Jack Bogle)

Jack Bogle teaches us why costs can make the difference between investment success and investment failure. If you apply Bogle's... more

06 Sep 2022 · 13 minutes
How You Can Win as an Investor by Playing Like a Loser

Learn key takeaways and actionable insights from "The Loser's Game" by Charles D. Ellis. Ellis' classic article was published in... more

06 Sep 2022 · 16 minutes
Bear Market 2022: A Blessing for Millennial & Gen Z Investors?

Despite the short-term pain they cause, bear markets offer an opportunity for Gen Z and Millenial investors. This episode... more

06 Sep 2022 · 6 minutes
How to Think Like Warren Buffett (Timeless Wisdom for Investors)

This epsiode begins with the news that Warren Buffett sold some of Berkshire Hathaway's stake in BYD. The response from... more

31 Aug 2022 · 7 minutes
The Reason Warren Buffett Never Bought Twitter (Learn Why Management Matters)

You will learn about the recent Whisleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former Head of Security, and how it illustrates one... more

24 Aug 2022 · 10 minutes
How Blockchain Technology Will Revolutionize Business on Wall Street & Beyond (Featuring Charlie Munger & Charles Darwin)

You will learn how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way Wall Street institutions like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan do business.... more

22 Aug 2022 · 7 minutes
Apple vs. Facebook: The Second-Order Effects of Apple's Privacy Changes

The war between Apple and Facebook is far from over. This episode reveals how small businessess are struggling to acquire... more

17 Aug 2022 · 8 minutes
Investors Beware: How Ignoring Turnover Ratios Can Crush Your Long-Term Returns

One of the advantages of the VOO over the VTI is the turnover ratio. This metric is important for all... more

16 Aug 2022 · 10 minutes
5 Costly Mistakes That Investors Can Easily Avoid (According to Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger)

This episode uncovers 5 costly investing mistakes that all investors should avoid. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger discussed these mistakes... more

08 Aug 2022 · 5 minutes
My Stock Portfolio Revealed

It has been 90 days since I last shared the details about what is inside my stock portfolio. You will... more

08 Aug 2022 · 6 minutes
Delisting Drama For Alibaba ($BABA)

Alibaba was the U.S.’s largest IPO in 2014, but now $BABA is one step closer to being delisted. What happened... more

03 Aug 2022 · 11 minutes
The Psychology of Elon Musk’s Costliest Mistakes (Feat. Wisdom From Charlie Munger)

Elon Musk’s character traits have a tendency to get him into trouble, as shown by Twitter’s new lawsuit attempting to... more

18 Jul 2022 · 14 minutes
The Bubble of 2022: Why One Academic Believes Tech Stocks Have a Long Way to Fall

Advances in technologies like blockchain and AI supposedly have the potential to fuel economic growth, creating billions of dollars of... more

06 Jul 2022 · 17 minutes
How Charlie Munger Became Warren Buffett’s Right-Hand Man

Warren Buffett says that he would have been “a whole lot poorer” without the influence of his business partner Charlie... more

05 Jul 2022 · 10 minutes
Why Elon Musk Can’t Stop the Crypto Crash in 2022

Have Elon Musk’s Dogecoin tweets lost their magic touch? Over the weekend, Elon Musk again tweeted his support for Dogecoin,... more

20 Jun 2022 · 8 minutes
3 Reasons to Avoid Emerging Market ETFs

My research into emerging market ETFs has led me to conclude that they’re a ripoff for retail investors. I share... more

15 Jun 2022 · 5 minutes
Warren Buffett Warned Us About Bitcoin in 2011

In his 2011 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett described the three different types of assets—and warned against investing... more

14 Jun 2022 · 14 minutes
Is Your Favorite ETF ($QQQ) Making You Cover Their Marketing Expenses?

Invesco’s popular $QQQ ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. Why is it so expensive? I read the fine print... more

08 Jun 2022 · 9 minutes
Time-Tested Wisdom to Ease Your Recession-Related Anxiety (Feat. Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, & Jack Bogle)

Feeling anxious about your investments as fears of a recession loom? Tune out the noise with these words of investing... more

07 Jun 2022 · 13 minutes
The Simplest Way to Improve Your Stock Market Returns (Feat. Jack Bogle)

I discuss the importance of minimizing the costs of investing; a mathematically-proven way to improve your investment returns. The episode... more

06 Jun 2022 · 16 minutes
Bear Market Investing: How to Stay Sane & Build Wealth When Stocks Are Dropping

According to the Wall Street Journal, “investors and their frayed nerves were tested further Friday" as the S&P 500 briefly... more

23 May 2022 · 16 minutes
Should You Wait for Good Stocks to Go on Sale?

Is it inefficient to wait for good companies (or stocks) to go on sale? I share my response to this... more

19 May 2022 · 8 minutes
How Charlie Munger Made Millions After the Stock Market Crash of 2008

During the 2008 financial crisis, Charlie Munger made millions on behalf of the Daily Journal corporation by investing their cash... more

10 May 2022 · 6 minutes
How Warren Buffett Picks Winning Stocks (Remastered)

Want to learn how to pick stocks like Warren Buffett? In Episode #90 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we... more

27 Apr 2022 · 10 minutes
The Overlooked Reason Why Elon Musk Bought Twitter for $44 Billion (& Why Tesla Shareholders May Benefit Long-Term)

In Episode #89 of the CMQ Investing Podcast, I share my hot take on the overlooked reason why Elon Musk... more

26 Apr 2022 · 4 minutes
Netflix Stock’s $50 Billion Collapse - What Are the Lessons? (Hint: Moats Are Mandatory)

Shares in Netflix ($NFLX) plunged 35% on Wednesday, after the company announced they lost 200,000 subscribers in Q1 2022. In... more

21 Apr 2022 · 4 minutes
The State of the Union for CMQ Investing (An Important Update)

In Episode #87 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I share an important, behind-the-scenes update with you about the state of... more

20 Apr 2022 · 11 minutes
Nick Maggiulli Interview - Data-Driven Wealth Building + Thoughts on Stock Picking, Personal Savings, Books to Read, Favorite Munger Quotes & More

Nick Maggiulli, creator of OfDollarsAndData.com and Chief Operating Officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management, is the author of the new book... more

20 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Brian Feroldi Interview - What Makes the Stock Market Go Up? + Thoughts on Netflix ($NFLX), Alibaba ($BABA), PayPal ($PYPL), Zoom ($ZM), & More

Brian Feroldi has the #1 investing book on Amazon this week (Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?). Feroldi joins... more

07 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Dangers of Dividend Investing That No One Ever Warned You About (Feat. Phil Fisher)

According to some investors on social media, collecting passive income from dividend stocks is one of the best ways to... more

30 Mar 2022 · 11 minutes
How I Lost Money in the Stock Market (Biggest Mistakes & Lessons Learned)

In Episode #83 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I come clean about the mistakes I’ve made in the past that... more

25 Mar 2022 · 13 minutes
The 4 Pillars of Charlie Munger’s Investment Strategy

In Episode #82 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I summarize and explain Charlie Munger’s unique approach to investing in the... more

25 Mar 2022 · 22 minutes
How to Predict the Future of a Business (Like Charlie Munger)

According to Charlie Munger, “the game of investing is one of making better predictions about the future than other people.”... more

21 Mar 2022 · 26 minutes
Alibaba Stock Is Not Risky For Long-Term Investors (Wisdom from Warren Buffett)

In Episode #80 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I share one of the most valuable lessons I've learned from... more

11 Mar 2022 · 6 minutes
Alibaba Is Crashing (I'm Not Selling $BABA Because of This Investing Lesson From Phil Fisher)

My shares of Alibaba (BABA) dropped below $100 today as investors are panic selling. I was tempted to sell, but... more

11 Mar 2022 · 11 minutes
CMQ Market News - Inflation Hits 40-Year High, Stocks Resume Slump, Amazon’s Stock Split, Biden’s Crypto Executive Order, & More

In Episode #78 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I share my thoughts on today’s investing news—including inflation’s 40-year record high... more

11 Mar 2022 · 24 minutes
Please Don’t Cancel Me, Warren Buffett

In Episode #77 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I respond to our first negative review on Apple Podcasts. If you... more

08 Mar 2022 · 24 minutes
CMQ Market News - Buffett’s $5 Billion Petroleum Bet, U.S. Pension Funds Down $475 Billion, Shake Shack’s Bitcoin Strategy, & More

In Episode #76 of the CMQ Investing Podcast, I review and share my thoughts on today's investing news—including the record... more

07 Mar 2022 · 24 minutes
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: How to Protect Your Portfolio During a Global Crisis (Feat. Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger)

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent stocks tumbling, and investors across the globe are wondering how to protect their... more

28 Feb 2022 · 14 minutes
Warren Buffett’s 2021 Shareholder Letter (Live Reading & Reaction)

In Episode #74 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I read and react to Warren Buffett’s latest letter to Berkshire Hathaway... more

28 Feb 2022 · 36 minutes
Alibaba’s Quarterly Profit Is Set to Plummet 60%. Here’s Why I’m Not Selling

Alibaba ($BABA), the dominant stock in my portfolio, is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings results tomorrow. According to an... more

24 Feb 2022 · 16 minutes
Why High IQs Don’t Equal High Returns (Lessons from Long-Term Capital Management)

In Episode #72 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you’ll find out why Warren Buffett says that you don’t need a... more

23 Feb 2022 · 36 minutes
Charlie Munger Holds Court at the Daily Journal Meeting (My Immediate Reaction)

In Episode #71 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I share my initial reaction to Charlie Munger's remarks at the 2022... more

16 Feb 2022 · 23 minutes
Warren Buffett’s Humiliating Experience at the 2000 Berkshire Hathaway Meeting (Remastered & Updated)

For Episode #70 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I've remastered and updated a fan-favorite episode from last August about the... more

08 Feb 2022 · 12 minutes
Why I’m Bearish on $PTON (Peloton Stock Analysis)

In Episode #69 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I explain why I won't be investing in Peloton ($PTON) stock, despite... more

07 Feb 2022 · 5 minutes
An Insider Analysis of Facebook ($FB) Stock's $251 Billion Plunge

Meta Platforms Inc.'s stock crashed 26% on Thursday, wiping out a historic $251 billion in the company's market cap. In... more

04 Feb 2022 · 33 minutes
The 15-Point Checklist to Avoid Making Bad Investments (Timeless Wisdom from Phil Fisher)

Emotions running high after witnessing today's market volatility? Checklists are a simple and powerful tool you can use to stay... more

24 Jan 2022 · 8 minutes
The Simplest Way to Make a Fortune in the Stock Market (According to Warren Buffett)

In Episode #66 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you'll learn a key lesson from Warren Buffett about "how the fortunes... more

24 Jan 2022 · 5 minutes
The Reason Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger Never Bought Netflix (Learn Why Moats Matter)

Shares of Netflix (NFLX) tanked last week. This news is a way for us to illustrate the importance of buying... more

24 Jan 2022 · 5 minutes
The Mental Trick I Use to Stay Calm During a Stock Market Correction

As the Nasdaq enters correction territory, many investors are experiencing heightened anxiety about their investments. In Episode #64 of the... more

19 Jan 2022 · 7 minutes
How I Invest My Money

This episode (#63) is an informal Part Two of "My Investment Portfolio Revealed (Allocation & Long-Term Holds)." You will learn... more

18 Jan 2022 · 7 minutes
Why Cathie Wood & ARKK Will Ultimately Crash and Burn

This episode explores why Cathie Wood's latest prediction about ARKK is delusional. 

17 Jan 2022 · 9 minutes
Why Elon Musk Tweets So Much

Why does Elon Musk tweet so much? In Episode #61 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you'll learn how Elon Musk’s... more

14 Jan 2022 · 10 minutes
My One Measurable Goal as an Investor (& How I Plan to Achieve It)

In Episode #60 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you'll learn how every investor can benefit by setting one measurable goal... more

14 Jan 2022 · 13 minutes
How to Buy the Dip Like Charlie Munger (& Why He Doubled Down on Alibaba Stock)

Charlie Munger's Daily Journal Corp nearly doubled its holding in Alibaba ($BABA) in Q4 2021, as the stock plunged 20%.... more

10 Jan 2022 · 13 minutes
Why I'm Bullish on $BABA (Alibaba Stock Analysis)

Alibaba ($BABA) stock, one of my biggest holdings, is down nearly 50% this year. In Episode #58 of the CMQ... more

28 Dec 2021 · 15 minutes
A 10-Minute Analysis of Coinbase ($COIN) Stock

Some of our fellow CMQ Investors were considering adding Coinbase ($COIN) to their portfolios. In Episode #57, I crack open... more

27 Dec 2021 · 13 minutes
How Your Fear of Intimacy May Be Keeping You From Getting Rich in the Stock Market

What separates you from legendary investors? What's preventing your from achieving life-changing returns? It may be a fear of intimacy.... more

22 Dec 2021 · 5 minutes
Preparing for the Stock Market to Turn From a Voting Machine Into a Weighing Machine

In Episode #55 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we discuss how individual investors should think about preparing for an inevitable... more

19 Dec 2021 · 11 minutes
12% of My Portfolio is in Apple Stock. Warren Buffett’s Wisdom Is the Reason I’m Not Selling

Apple has become the dominant stock in my portfolio. In Episode #54, you will learn why I am not selling... more

15 Dec 2021 · 7 minutes
My Investment Portfolio Revealed (Allocation & Long-Term Holds)

Many of you have asked me to share more about my investment strategy. This will be the first of many... more

14 Dec 2021 · 12 minutes
The Overlooked Reason Charlie Munger Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency

In Episode #52 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn that Charlie Munger doesn't hate cryptocurrency as much as... more

07 Dec 2021 · 4 minutes
Jack Dorsey Steps Down as Twitter CEO

Jack Dorsey is stepping down as the CEO of Twitter. In Episode #51 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will... more

30 Nov 2021 · 9 minutes
Cash Is Not Trash - Unconventional Wisdom for Investors During Inflation

Episode #50 of the CMQ Investing podcast gives you the (unconventional) wisdom you need to navigate inflation as an investor.... more

30 Nov 2021 · 12 minutes
CMQ Live - The Rivian Trap, Microstrategy, How to Correct Investing Mistakes, NFTs, Investing in Crypto & More

In episode #49 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I answer your questions about Rivian's IPO (RIVN) and their contract with... more

24 Nov 2021 · 10 minutes
How Warren Buffett Made $100 Billion on Apple by Betting Against Wall Street

In Episode #48 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you'll learn the often-overlooked context behind Warren Buffett's investment in Apple—and why... more

22 Nov 2021 · 10 minutes
CMQ Live - Charlie Munger’s Investment Style, Advice for New Investors, Thoughts on the BABA Dip, Metaverse & More

In Episode #47 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I answer your questions about Charlie Munger's investment style (and how it... more

21 Nov 2021 · 24 minutes
CMQ Live - How to Read 10-K Reports, Charlie Munger’s Alibaba Plans, Reasons to Sell Your Stocks, Thoughts on Microsoft, Tesla, GME & More

In Episode #46 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we cover a range of investing-related topics e.g. how to read 10-K... more

15 Nov 2021 · 24 minutes
CMQ Live - Real Estate Investing, Rivian IPO, My Crypto Allocation, Solana, the Metaverse & More

In Episode #45 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we cover a range of investing-related topics e.g. real estate, REITs, the... more

15 Nov 2021 · 15 minutes
The Squid Game Memecoin Crash (How Crypto Investors Lost Everything in Seconds)

In Episode #44 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we cover the Squid Game Memecoin crash. The cryptocurrency that was known... more

02 Nov 2021 · 3 minutes
Charlie Munger Has Unconventional Views About Architecture (& Why the Legendary Investor Designs Windowless Dorm Rooms)

In Episode #43 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we provide context to the recent controversy over Charlie Munger's windowless dorm... more

31 Oct 2021 · 10 minutes
18 Characteristics of Stocks You Should Avoid (The Bad Business Checklist)

In Episode #42 of the CMQ Investing podcast, I share my new tool: The Bad Business Checklist. I created this... more

31 Oct 2021 · 4 minutes
Charlie Munger & the Mathematical Advantages of Doing Nothing

In Episode #41 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn why Charlie Munger has profited from buying stocks that... more

26 Oct 2021 · 6 minutes
Why Stocks With Strong Brands Profit During Inflation (Featuring Chipotle, P&G, Nestle & More)

In episode #40 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn why stocks with strong brands can profit during inflation.... more

25 Oct 2021 · 7 minutes
9 Major Investing Mistakes Every Investor Should Know About

In episode #39 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we review the Library of Congress's 2010 report that identifies 9 common... more

19 Oct 2021 · 18 minutes
How To Invest $10,000 (Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum)

In Episode #38 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn why dollar cost averaging can be an irrational approach... more

18 Oct 2021 · 13 minutes
Beware of ESG Investing (Why I'm Avoiding ESG Funds)

In Episode #37 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn why I think ESG ETF Funds are not sustainable... more

17 Oct 2021 · 10 minutes
Investing - Why Anyone Who Finds It Easy Is Stupid (Featuring Charlie Munger & Howard Marks)

In Episode #36 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn why Charlie Munger told Howard Marks that anyone who... more

15 Oct 2021 · 5 minutes
CMQ Live Q&A - Charlie Munger Bets Big on Real Estate, Apple’s Gaming Business, the Bull Market for Bonds & More

In Episode #35 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn about Charlie Munger's big investment in Los Angeles real... more

05 Oct 2021 · 21 minutes
Jack Bogle - In Investing, You Get What You Don’t Pay For (Timeless Advice From Vanguard's Founder)

In Episode #34 of the CMQ Investing podcast, you will learn the mind-blowing impact that the costs of investing can... more

04 Oct 2021 · 7 minutes
CMQ Investing Presents: Compound Money Quietly
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In episode #39 of the CMQ Investing podcast, we review the Library of Congress's 2010 report that identifies 9 common investing mistakes... more