The Case for Picking Stocks w/ Co-Founder of The Motley Fool | Bigger Pockets Video

Episode #669
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Do you think you can't beat the market? Think again. David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, joins the BiggerPockets Money podcast to shatter this limiting belief and reveal why stock picking can supercharge your wealth-building strategy alongside index fund investing.

Despite conventional wisdom warning against active investing and individual stock selection, Gardner exposes his proven approach to identifying winning stocks early and holding for long-term gains. This isn't about day trading or market timing - it's about building lasting wealth through strategic stock analysis and portfolio diversification.

Hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench dive deep into investment psychology, market analysis, and the FIRE movement principles that can transform your financial future. This is essential listening for anyone serious about growing wealth and achieving financial freedom through smart investment decisions.

01:23 The Case for Active Stock Picking
03:50 Balancing Index Funds and Individual Stocks
04:36 The Importance of Great Companies
06:32 Investment Strategies
07:20 Valuation Metrics and Rule Breaker Investing
09:24 Long-Term Investment Philosophy
23:47 Adapting Investment Strategies for Retirement
28:10 The Age-Stock Ratio: A Simple Investment Strategy
30:23 Learning from Stock Market Winners and Losers
34:25 The Concept of a Sleep Number in Investing
42:06 The Importance of Research in Stock Picking
48:14 Connect with David Gardner!