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Market BytesMarket BytesWhat Walgreens and Nvidia tell us about Analyzing StocksThe market continues to see big swings with well-known stocks like Nike and Walgreens dropping over 20% in a single day. The analysis and opinions on just about every stock often contradicts one another and makes it hard for investors to know what information is useful and what information they should ignore. In this video we break down a couple of examples with Nvidia (NVDA) and Walgreens (WBA) to show how stock analysis can be confusing and the 3 lessons we can take away from it. Also, a quick update on why I was out for the last 2 weeks and what...2024-07-0115 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHere’s the Issue with These Common Investing MythsWhen it comes to investing everyone wants to tell us what the “right” way to do things is, and we see it every day with common investing quotes and myths. In this video we talk about 4 specific investing myths and why they’re (at least partially) wrong. 00:00 Investing myths are everywhere 01:09 Time in the market is better than timing the market 05:24 Wait to invest, the market is about to crash 09:22 Don’t buy at all-time highs 13:13 Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch said… Watch th...2024-06-1419 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAre Apple’s Plans Enough to Bring Growth Back?Everyone has been saying that Apple (AAPL) is behind in AI. Well this week at their Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) they finally announced some details on what their AI strategy is. But not AI as in artificial intelligence…Apple Intelligence. In this video we break down what they announced, how it compares to what we were expecting, and discuss whether or not it will bring growth back for Apple’s stock. 00:00 Apple Intelligence is here 06:24 What we were expecting from them 10:00 Apple and ChatGPT  13:17 Will it bring growth back...2024-06-1216 minMarket BytesMarket BytesLululemon's Growth Story is Intact...For NowAfter weeks of negative news and a falling stock price, Lululemon (LULU) reported earnings this week and…it was actually pretty good. So in this video we go over the results, what the stock price has done since, and analyze Lulu’s growth story going forward. 00:00 Lululemon’s Q1 2024 Earnings report 06:55 LULU’s growth outlook 💡 Get additional stock analysis in my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-06-0713 minMarket BytesMarket BytesGrading My Best and Worst Stock AnalysisAn important part of doing stock analysis is to go back and see how your analysis turned out, especially for stocks that you didn’t actually buy. Otherwise, how will you know if you made a good decision or not? In this video we revisit 4 stocks that I analyzed in 2023 to see what I said, what the business is doing now, and how it turned out. 00:00 Revisiting Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) 04:14 Revisiting Croc’s (CROX) 07:02 Revisiting Nike (NKE) 10:46 Revisiting Disney (DIS) 💡 Get additional stock analysi...2024-06-0515 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in May ($279,000 Account)In this video we walk through my entire stock portfolio to reveal how much my portfolio earned over the last month, the dividends I received, what my annual dividends are on a $279,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00 Portfolio recap for May 2024 02:59 Dividend income 04:39 Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:42 Best and worst performers 11:41 Overall thoughts on the previous month 💡 Get additional stock analysis in my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com...2024-06-0314 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is What Investors are Missing About AIAI related stocks just keep going up, and more than ever people are saying it’s a bubble that’s going to pop. In this video we talk about what investors are missing about investing in AI, break down the AI ecosystem, and talk about how the risks are different with different companies. 00:00 Is the AI bubble like the Internet craze? 04:47 What is the AI ecosystem? 11:48 How to approach investing in AI in terms of risk 💡 Get additional stock analysis in my free weekly newsletter! https...2024-05-3116 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is Why I Stopped Using Price TargetsWhen talking about stocks people frequently ask “what’s your price target for this stock” or “what is the intrinsic value for this stock” but do we really understand what those numbers mean? I used to do price targets in my analysis but I’ve stopped and moved on to something I think is better. In this video we break down how I used to do price targets, what I’ve switched to doing, and why I think it’s a better approach for how I analyze stocks. 00:00 How I used to value stocks 04:44 How...2024-05-2916 minMarket BytesMarket BytesNvidia Does It Again, but is LULU a Lemon?Nvidia (NVDA) just reported earnings and beat expectations again, but there was something in their outlook that may signal a future slowdown. Also, Lululemon’s (LULU) stock price keeps dropping and the news around the company seems to be only negative. So in this video we break down what Nvidia reported for the quarter, evaluate why Lululemon keeps dropping, as well as break down the negative news around the company. 00:00 Nvidia did it again 05:27 What’s going on with Lulu? 💡 Get additional stock analysis in my free weekly...2024-05-2416 minMarket BytesMarket BytesForget the Numbers, This is What Investing is AboutWhen it comes to investing, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers. Am I beating the market? Am I saving enough? Am I spending too much on coffee? But the Wall Street Journal published an article talking about how delaying gratification can be just as bad. In this video we walk through the article, I share 3 stories from my life that have shaped my perspective, and we end with what is actually important about investing. 00:00 WSJ’s The Downside of Delaying Gratification 05:47 Story #1 08:20 Story #2 12:15 Story #3 2024-05-2216 minMarket BytesMarket BytesMETA is a Cash Flow MachineMETA dropped 15% after their most recent earnings call, even though the business seems to be going strong. So strong, that I added it to my portfolio earlier in the month. In this video we break down META’s business, what they did over the last 18 months to turn around their stock for an over 400%+ return, and why I decided to buy META now in 2024 00:00 Understanding META’s business 04:08 What are some risks to their business? 08:43 How META turned around their stock in 2022 11:57 Why I decided to buy META in 2...2024-05-2016 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThe Future is Going To Be Weird and AmazingBoth OpenAI and Google had major AI demos this week. In this video we break down what they announced and what it means for our likely amazing and somewhat weird future. 00:00 - Our AI future and the movie Her 01:35 - OpenAI’s GPT4 demo 08:58 - Google’s Gemini demo at I/O 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-05-1716 minMarket BytesMarket BytesWhat I Expect From Nvidia’s EarningsNvidia (NVDA) reports earnings next week and it will surely be a closely watched event. They have beaten earnings estimates by double digits each of the last 4 quarters, but expectations for the stock are already sky high. In this video we talk about the latest in Nvidia’s business, what we’ve heard from their customers and competition, and what I expect to see in their earnings report next week. 00:00 What’s going on with Nvidia’s business? 04:29 What have their customers and competition been saying? 13:37 What I expect to hear in...2024-05-1517 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs McDonald's (MCD) Still A Good Stock?McDonald’s (MCD) is the oldest holding in my portfolio, but hasn’t performed that well over the past year or so. With concerns over the economy, the health of the American consumer, and Starbucks’ recent poor quarter many investors are wondering if McDonald’s is still a good stock. In this video we break down McDonald’s business, see how they’ve been performing, and what their outlook is for the future. 00:00 How does McDonald’s business work? 06:42 McDonald’s recent performance and comparison to Starbucks 13:38 Outlook and overall thoughts ...2024-05-1316 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAnswering Comments: Why Not Just Buy The Index?In this video we’re answering more viewer comments 00:00 You’re so lucky 02:00 A new investor 04:34 Why not just index? 09:28 Differing opinions 10:19 Dollar General 12:04 Lots of good stuff 14:27 Monetization 18:32 The coolest person 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-05-0819 minMarket BytesMarket BytesWhy Did Warren Buffett Sell Apple (AAPL)?Warren Buffett just sold 13% of his Apple stock over the past quarter, but why? Both Apple and Amazon reported earnings last week that seemed to be well received by the market. In this video we go through the earnings reports and dig into what happened with both companies. 00:00 Apple’s Earnings Report 05:00 Why Did Warren Buffett Sell Apple? 06:49 Amazon’s Earnings Report 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-05-0611 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Starbucks (SBUX) a Buy After Earnings?Starbucks (SBUX) just released earnings that were pretty terrible. Their earnings call and CNBC interview were also pretty poor. The stock dropped 17%+ in a day and people are wondering if it’s time to buy the dip on this dividend growth company with a strong brand. In this video we go over the results and I share my thoughts on what happened, what it means going forward, and if I’m buying more. 00:00 Starbucks earnings were terrible 01:35 Earnings Recap 03:25 Why Did the Stock Drop So much? 12:59 What am I doing with my position? 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://bu...2024-05-0321 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in April ($268,000 Account)In this video we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much my portfolio earned over the last month, the dividends I received, what my annual dividends are on a $268,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00 Portfolio recap for April 2024 02:35 Dividend income 03:47 Stocks I bought and sold this month 09:51 Best and worst performers 13:28 Overall thoughts on the previous month 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsle...2024-05-0116 minMarket BytesMarket BytesGoogle’s Earnings are Even Better Than You ThinkEarnings season is in full swing, and three more of my portfolio companies have already announced. One is Google which jumped to over 10% after announcing, another is CAT which dropped 7%, and the other is Valero which didn’t do much at all. In this video we go through their earnings reports and dig into how the companies are actually doing from a fundamental perspective. 00:00 Google crushes it 06:24 Caterpillar disappoints…or did it? 10:25 Valero keeps rewarding shareholders 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsle2024-04-2913 minMarket BytesMarket BytesWhat Actually Happened to MSCI?Earnings season has started, and two of my portfolio companies have already announced. One is MSCI which decided to drop almost 14% in a single day, and the other is Visa who just keeps doing what it’s doing. In this video we go through the earnings reports and dig into what happened with both companies. 00:00 What happened with MSCI? 07:50 Visa is so boring and that’s so great 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-04-2610 minMarket BytesMarket BytesDoes This New Book Mean Trouble for Amazon?A new book called the Everything War aims to uncover troubling examples of Amazon’s business practices and competitive nature. In this video we go through what has been released so far and the author’s comments to see if it’s anything new or worth worrying about. 00:00 The Everything War - is Amazon in trouble? 01:34  What are the accusations? 04:58 What is Big River Services International? 07:53 Is Amazon actually not Customer Obsessed? 09:48 How does this relate to the FTC lawsuit? 👍🏼 Sign up for my fre...2024-04-2413 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is How I Find New Stocks to ResearchIn this video we walk through the Seeking Alpha Stock Screener and how to create custom screens that help you find new stocks to research. 00:00 Seeking Alpha’s Stock Screener 06:02 Creating your own screener step-by-step ⍺ Get $50 off Seeking Alpha Premium: https://buildinvestlive.com/seekingalphascreener2024-04-2215 minMarket BytesMarket Bytes3 Signs the Economy is Worse Than We ThinkCPI came in hotter than expected last month, but in general people believe the economy is doing better than expected. But there are 3 signs I saw that the economy might actually be worse than we think. In this video we go over those 3 signs, what it might mean for stocks, and what we should be doing about it. 00:00 Inflation might be worse than we expect 04:06 Credit Card delinquencies 05:49 401k withdrawals 08:18 What should we do about it? 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https...2024-04-1911 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThe Best Place For Your Cash: Savings Accounts, Money Markets, or CDs?A common question in personal finance and investing is where should we put our cash? Whether it’s an emergency fund or even cash we’re holding to invest with down the line. Most people choose between savings accounts, CDs (certificate of deposit), or money market funds. In this video we break them down, talk about the pros and cons, and I share what I’m actually doing with my cash. 00:00 Savings Accounts, CDs, or Money Market Funds 02:26 What are the Pros and Cons of each? 11:40 Who are they best for?2024-04-1715 minMarket BytesMarket BytesRanking My Best and Worst Stock DecisionsI try to be really transparent on this channel sharing my portfolio progress every single month as well as all my buys and sells. But rarely do we ever go back to see how previous decisions panned out over time…until today. In this video we go through my previous decisions to buy, trim, and sell stocks and see how those decisions performed versus the market performance. 00:00 How I measured best and worst decisions 03:52 My Top 10 Worst Decisions 12:16 My Top 10 Best Decisions 19:16 Takeaways and Lessons Learned 2024-04-1522 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThe Big Takeaway from Amazon’s Shareholder LetterAmazon CEO Andy Jassy released his letter to shareholders and it had a big takeaway about Amazon’s future. In this video we go through his letter and talk through what it means for Amazon’s business. Also, I added a new stock to my portfolio this week that we break down in detail, and lastly Jamie Dimon the CEO of JP Morgan Chase also released his shareholder letter with some ominous warnings for the stock market. 00:00 Andy Jassy’s letter to Amazon shareholders 09:12 Amazon’s growth story 10:51 I just added th...2024-04-1220 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Is The Worst Stock I Ever BoughtWe’ve all had stocks in our history that turned out bad. Maybe they didn’t fit our goals or expectations. Maybe they were a good company but a stock that didn’t perform. Or maybe they were just a bad company that we didn’t know any better what to do. In today’s video I talk about what I consider the worst stock I ever bought, as well as the excess cash problem that big tech companies have, as well as Walmart and Chipotle’s stock splits and why I think they’re great. 00:00 Wo...2024-04-1016 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIf You Think Investing Is Scary, Watch ThisInvesting is scary for the majority of people. But what if I told you that NOT investing might be even scarier? In this video we break down why doing nothing with your money is a surefire way of getting poorer over time. 00:00 Investing is scary for most people 01:56 Why is your money losing value over time? 03:43 What we can do about it 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-04-0808 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Is How Robinhood Can Afford Giving You 3% BackRobinhood just announced their 3% cash back card and people are wondering if it’s too good to be true. In this video we break down what the card is about, how they can afford to pay you 3%, and who the card is good for and not so good for. Spoiler alert - the answer is in their financial statements 00:00 Robinhood just released a 3% cash back credit card 08:23 How can Robinhood afford to give you 3% back? 14:42 Who is the card good for? 👍🏼 Sign up for my free wee...2024-04-0318 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in March ($273,000 Account)In this video we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much my portfolio earned over the last month, the dividends I received, what my annual dividends are on a $273,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00 Portfolio recap for March 2024 03:28 Dividend income 04:55 Stocks I bought and sold this month 08:42 Best and worst performers 12:28 Overall thoughts on the previous month 👍🏼 Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsle...2024-04-0117 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Has Crushed Nvidia and Bitcoin in 2024Get 25% off of Seeking Alpha Premium until 4/3/24: https://buildinvestlive.com/seekingalpha Check out my new Discord! - https://buildinvestlive.com/community  Seeking Alpha Premium Review - https://youtu.be/GxH71RI0ETs Nvidia and Bitcoin have dominated the news in 2024 with their large gains, but there’s an asset that has actually outperformed them both. In this video we go over what that is and why, Apple’s planned partnership with Google Gemini, Jensen Huang’s recent comments about resilience, as well as some exciting announcements. 2024-03-2713 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs SCHD still worth it in 2024?SCHD is one of the most popular dividend ETFs out there, but its performance versus the broader market has some SCHD investors wondering if it’s still worth it in 2024. In this video we break down why people are questioning SCHD and how we can know if it’s the right ETF for us. 00:00 SCHD versus the market 06:29 SCHD’s reconstitution and methodology 08:18 How do we know if it’s the right ETF for us?2024-03-2510 minMarket BytesMarket BytesI Finally Dug Into NVIDIA. Here’s What I Found.NVIDIA has driven the sentiment in the market for at least the past year. It’s also up over 200% and has outpaced the S&P 500 by 7x over that timeframe. I’ve ignored Nvidia for a long time just assuming that it was a crazy bubble stock, but I finally decided to dig into it and see what it’s all about. This is what I found. 00:00 Analyzing Nvidia 02:02 Understanding Nvidia’s business 04:53 What are some risks to their business? 06:05 Understanding AI chips 09:16 Understanding semiconductor companies 15...2024-03-2120 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Is Why Financial Education Matters More Than EverFinancial scams are everywhere. No matter where you go on the internet or social media apps, people are constantly trying to separate you from your hard earned money. In this video we talk through a WSJ article about scammers using the likeness of billionaires such as Bill Ackman and Cathie Wood to try to con Facebook users and what we can do as investors to protect ourselves. 00:00 Scammers are impersonating billionaires on Facebook 08:24 How the scam worked 09:33 Why we will see more of these 10:47 What can we do...2024-03-1815 minMarket BytesMarket BytesRetail Investors Are Back, What Does It Mean For Markets?In 2021 stocks and bitcoin were at all-time highs, and retail investors poured money into the markets. That didn’t end so well. Here we are again in 2024 and Nvidia, AI, and Bitcoin are driving all-time high market prices again and retail investors are getting back involved. Will it be different this time? 00:00 Retail investors are back for Nvidia, AI, and Bitcoin 04:00 Is this market like the 2021 bubble? 08:10 What should investors do about it?2024-03-1312 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Is The Only ETF That Most People NeedAs investors we spend a lot of time doing research, analyzing performance and valuation, and trying to understand the financial news. But did you know that there’s a simple one ETF investment plan that actually works for most people? In this video we talk about that plan, why it works well for the majority of people out there, and how it stacks up to other popular alternatives. 00:00 The Simple 1 ETF Investment Plan 01:46 What does the data say about investor needs? 04:35 Why the S&P 500? 07:59 Alternatives to the S...2024-03-1113 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs the Apple (AAPL) Era Over?Apple’s stock has been struggling in 2024 and all the news surrounding it has been negative. Is Apple’s Era actually over? In this video we talk through some of the recent issues, determine what’s noise and what’s worth worrying about, and I give my thoughts on the stock’s future. 00:00 Apple Antitrust issues with Spotify 04:44 The Apple Car project is shut down 05:57 What is Apple doing about AI? 10:49 Apple vs Meta 13:11 What are Apple’s growth prospects?2024-03-0617 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in February ($264,000 Account)In this video we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much my portfolio earned over the last month, the dividends I received, what my annual dividends are on a $264,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00 Portfolio recap for February 2024 02:39 Dividend income 04:30 Stocks I bought and sold this month 06:40 Best and worst performers 10:10 Overall thoughts on the previous month Sign up for my free weekly newsletter! https://buildinvestlive.com/newsletter2024-03-0414 minMarket BytesMarket Bytes4 Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s 2024 Annual LetterRead Warren’s most recent letter here: https://berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2023ltr.pdf Warren Buffett released his Berkshire Hathaway annual letter to shareholders over the weekend, his first after the passing of his long time friend, Charlie Munger. In this video we go through the annual letter, talk about the major takeaways, and what it means for the future of Berkshire’s stock. 00:00 The Architect of Berkshire 03:32 Expectations for Future Growth 08:25 Even Warren is Wrong Sometimes 11:26 The Show Goes On2024-02-2814 minMarket BytesMarket BytesPeople Under 40 Don’t Like Dave Ramsey. Here’s Why.The Wall Street Journal had an article about how People Under 40 don’t really like or relate to Dave Ramsey. As I was reading it, I felt like there were quite a few good lessons we could take from it. In this video we go through the article, talk about the points I thought were interesting and what valuable advice we can take from it. 00:00 My thoughts on Dave Ramsey 01:35 Younger people have increased amounts of debt 04:03 Learning about money 05:39 Are credit scores important? 07:20 Is the de...2024-02-2613 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThese Two Stocks Just Got Added To My PortfolioI added two stocks to my portfolio last week. One is at a 40 P/E and the other already almost doubled over the past year. What am I doing? In this video we break down the stocks in detail, talk about fundamentals and valuation and what I’m monitoring for them going forward. 00:00 MSCI’s Business 04:45 MSCI’s Valuation 07:46 GOOGL’s Business 11:55 GOOGL’s Valuation2024-02-2116 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is the Real Reason Picking Stocks Is So HardInvesting in individual stocks is hard. But did you know that finding and picking stocks to buy is probably the easiest part of the process? In this video we go through the 3 aspects of investing in individual stocks and walk through an example of how each one impacted my decisions with my UnitedHealth Group (UNH) position. 00:00 Choosing based on fundamentals 03:13 Holding through new information 07:07 Monitoring company performance 10:57 What does this all mean?2024-02-1912 minMarket BytesMarket BytesStocks Drop On Inflation Worries, But Will It Continue?Stocks dropped after the latest CPI report indicated that the battle with inflation might not be over, and rate cuts by the Fed might be delayed. In this video we explore what analysts are saying about the move, the outlook for the economy, and what it might mean for stocks 00:00 Hotter than expected inflation numbers dropped stocks 04:18 What is the impact if inflation stays higher? 07:38 How much do the inflation numbers impact stocks? 11:06 Is the beginning of something worse?2024-02-1414 minMarket BytesMarket BytesMy Hershey’s (HSY) Outlook Has Changed. Here’s Why.Hershey (HSY) reported earnings last week, and while the market seemed to like their 15% dividend raise and increased share buybacks - the rest of what they announced was concerning to me. So much so, I’m going to sell my position. In this video we go through what Hershey reported, why I had originally picked it as a top stock for 2024, and why my outlook has changed. 00:00 My opinion on Hershey has changed 01:20 Hershey earnings recap 06:30 Why did I have it as a top pick for 2024? 10:49 How has my...2024-02-1215 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAnswering Comments: Why am I such a FOMO investor?In this video we’re pouring a drink and answering viewer comments 00:00 This is why I blur out names 01:50 A real value investor 03:36 Is trimming SCHD smart 05:11 I keep FOMO investing 08:29 Why not Amazon at $80 12:22 Oof. 14:48 Holding or selling 15:53 Adding during dips 19:37 Greetings from… 20:49 Realty Income 21:41 Highly recommend 22:33 Pay it forward2024-02-0724 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in January ($260,000 Account)In this video we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much my portfolio earned over the last month, the dividends I received, what my annual dividends are on a $260,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00 Portfolio recap for January 2024 03:06 Dividend income 04:13 Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:08 Best and worst performers 09:05 Overall thoughts on the previous month2024-02-0512 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Stock Soared After Missing EarningsEarnings season has started and that means we should prepare for big price movements and misleading headlines. I had 2 stocks in my portfolio that missed expectations, but one went up 7% and the other dropped 3%. In this video we break down what happened with each one. 00:00 Earnings season is here - what happened with American Express (AXP) 07:17 Why did Visa drop 3% after earnings?2024-01-3110 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Peter Lynch Tactic Can Make You A Better InvestorOne the things I learned from reading Peter Lynch is that every stock has a story, and as an investor part of what I need to do is understand that story. In this video we go through all of the stocks in my portfolio and I break down how it’s down, what I think the story is, and what I’m monitoring with it going forward. 00:00 Our stocks each have a story 00:47 UnitedHealth Group (UNH) 03:16 McDonald’s (MCD) 05:29 Visa (V) 07:33 Apple (AAPL) 10:04 Valero (VLO)2024-01-3023 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is Why Stocks Are Going UpSince the end of 2023, the stock market has been on a nice run. Most think it’s due to the market pricing in future rate cuts - but based on the data, it looks to be something else. In this video we dig into what that is and what it means for 2024. Also - I’m bullish chicken sandwiches. 00:00 Stocks have been going up, but will it last? 05:23 GDP Growth for 2023 08:52 What does this mean for us as investors? 10:42 The year of chicken is here2024-01-2415 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Stock Is Cheaper Than It LooksSome stocks just don’t work with traditional valuation methods. Even using basic metrics like Price to Earnings (P/E) ratios can be impacted by how certain companies spend and do their accounting. In this video we talk about a stock that I just added to my portfolio that I think is quite a bit cheaper than it looks on the surface - Amazon (AMZN) 00:00 I just bought Amazon at a 80 P/E 02:36 Understanding Amazon’s business 06:52 What are some risks to their business? 10:35 How to value Amazon 2024-01-2216 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs This ETF the Best for Dividend Growth?Dividend ETFs are extremely popular, but how do you choose the right one? In this video we break down some of the most talked about dividend ETFs, evaluate their performance, and analyze their methodologies to see what might work best for us. 00:00 Revisiting Dividend ETFs 03:14 Comparing historical returns and dividend growth 07:36 Analyzing their methodologies 11:05 How to choose the right dividend ETF2024-01-1713 minMarket BytesMarket BytesBitcoin ETFs Are Here, But Should You Buy?Bitcoin ETFs were finally approved last week and it has investors curious if they represent a good entry or alternative to investing directly into bitcoin. In today’s video we break it down in detail to talk through what these new Bitcoin ETFs might mean for investors. 00:00 Bitcoin ETFs are finally approved 06:15 Why would anyone want to invest in Bitcoin? 08:30 Is buying an ETF like buying Bitcoin? 09:41 How high can Bitcoin’s price go? 12:39 Who should be investing in Bitcoin?2024-01-1617 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Could Be Really Bad for InvestorsIn this video we talk about a growing tax narrative that could be terrible for investors, the growing opinion that streaming is actually worse than cable, and diving into why tech sold off at the beginning of the year 00:00 This is a really bad idea for investors 05:44 Is streaming actually worse than cable? 11:00 The slow start for tech in 20242024-01-1016 minMarket BytesMarket BytesDon’t Fall Into This Trap with StocksIn this episode we talk about what the financial news is telling us to expect in 2024, talk about what went well and not so well for my portfolio in 2023, and what steps I’m taking to be better in 2024 00:00 The financial news is mostly noise 06:09 What didn’t go well for me in 2023 09:49 What went well for me in 2023 11:48 What I’m doing different in 20242024-01-0812 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThese Are My Top 4 Stocks for 2024In this episode we break down my top 4 stocks for 2024. 00:00 Criteria I use for my top picks in 2024 00:58 Hershey (HSY) 06:41 Valero (VLO) 11:21 Visa (V) 14:49 Caterpillar (CAT)2024-01-0318 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in December ($254,000 Account)In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $254,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for December 2023 02:42-Dividend income 04:29-Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:53-Best and worst performers 10:33-Overall thoughts on the previous month2024-01-0115 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThe Fed Just Pivoted. Or Did They?The Federal Reserve just had their FOMC meeting last week and the markets rallied as they held rates steady and signaled that there would be 3 rate cuts in 2024. But is that really what they said?? In this episode, my last episode of 2023, we break down what Jerome Powell and the FOMC participants ACTUALLY said and what we should do about it as investors. Also, we touch on the Google vs Epic Games suit and I let you know what you can expect from me and this channel in 2024. 00:00-The Federal Reserve just pivoted….right?...2023-12-1811 minMarket BytesMarket BytesCan You Really Time the Market?Is it really possible to time the market? If you listen to people online, most will say that dollar cost averaging (DCA) is the only way since timing the market is impossible. But others are constantly trying to “buy the dip” any time prices go down. So who’s right? In this episode we break down one of the most shared articles on the subject and I give you my thoughts on if you can actually time the market or not. 00:00-Even God can’t beat Dollar Cost Averaging (apparently) 01:56-What the research...2023-12-1312 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAnswering Your Most Asked QuestionsThe channel has grown a bunch over the past 6 months, including the amount of comments, emails and messages I get about stocks, ETFs and myself. In today’s episode I answer your most asked questions. 00:00-These are your most asked questions 00:54-What is my background? 09:32-What do I think about this portfolio? 13:46-Can I analyze a stock or ETF? 14:18-Am I going to start a discord?2023-12-1116 minMarket BytesMarket Bytes3 Simple Rules for Success in Life and InvestingCharlie Munger recently passed away at the age of 99. A legendary investor known for his wisdom and one-liners, Charlie left behind many great nuggets of information for future generations. In this episode we go through some of my favorites and the 3 simple rules for success in life and investing that I’ve gotten from Charlie Munger. 00:00-Charlie Munger passes away at 99 00:45-Challenge Your Own Thinking 04:11-Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story 08:08-Personal Accountability Will Take You Far 12:12-A Lesson to the Youth2023-12-0613 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in November ($245,000 Account)In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $245,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for November 2023 02:40-Dividend income 04:16-Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:21-Best and worst performers 09:42-Overall thoughts on the previous month2023-12-0413 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs the Bull Market Back for Stocks?According to some analysts, the bull market is back for stocks. In this episode we talk about what people are predicting, what it means for retail investors, and what if anything we should be doing about it. 00:00-The bull market is back for stocks 01:35-Mark Avallone’s take 05:39-When will the Fed cut rates? 08:25-What does this mean for retail investors?2023-11-2913 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Caterpillar (CAT) Worth Buying?Caterpillar is a global leader in the sales and manufacture of heavy machinery. Not to a mention a stock that has 30 years of consecutive dividend growth that has consistently beat the S&P 500. In this episode we walk through Caterpillar’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if CAT is still worth buying. 00:00-Caterpillar - Building for dividend growth 02:18-Who are they and what do they do? 05:44 -What are some risks to their business? 08:49 -How are their Operations? 10:55-CAT valuation 14:46-Overall th...2023-11-2719 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Seeking Alpha Premium worth it?Every investing website tries to get you to pay for premium features, but as an everyday investor is it worth it? In this episode we break down Seeking Alpha Premium in detail so you can understand what additional features you get, the value that they provide, and if it makes sense for you. 00:00-Seeking Alpha Premium Is it worth it? 01:45-What’s available for free? 02:14-What are the best Premium features 12:05-Are there free alternatives 13:26-Who is Seeking Alpha Premium best for 15:40-What does it...2023-11-2216 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is the Biggest Obstacle to Being a Successful InvestorStudies show the biggest obstacle to being a successful investor is literally ourselves. We’re the problem everyone. In this episode we talk about how and why we get in our own way as investors and what we can do about it. 00:00-The biggest obstacle to being a good investor is yourself 01:17-Investing vs Trading 04:19-Buy and Hold Investing 06:30-Dealing with new information 08:29-What can we actually do about this?2023-11-2012 minMarket BytesMarket BytesEverybody’s Wrong about Picking StocksWhen it comes to picking stocks and stock analysis, there is one thing that is always true. Everyone’s wrong. In this episode we talk about why there is no one “right” answer when it comes to picking stocks and the questions we need to address as investors to ensure we’re evaluating stocks with the right perspective. 00:00-Picking stocks is about questions, not answers 00:30-What is your investment time horizon? 04:24-What are your investment goals 06:21-What is your investment strategy 11:18-Confidence comes from knowing our plan2023-11-1513 minMarket BytesMarket BytesRevisiting PayPal, Disney, and Crocs after EarningsPayPal, Disney, and Crocs have been beaten down by the market in 2023. As earnings season wraps up we revisit these 3 stocks after earnings to see how they’ve performed and if our original analysis holds up.  00:00-Is PayPal a value trap or the next META? 05:22-Is Disney starting to get the Magic back? 09:00-Crocs’ growth story is both good and bad 15:30-How should we approach this as investors?2023-11-1316 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) a Growth Stock Worth Buying?Texas Roadhouse is the fastest growing restaurant chain in America, and their stock has easily outperformed the S&P 500 in total return over the past 10 years.  In this episode we walk through Texas Roadhouse’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if TXRH is still worth buying. 00:00-Texas Roadhouse - Say Howdy to dividend growth 02:18-Who are they and what do they do? 04:43 -What are some risks to their business? 07:44-How are their operations? 09:41-YTD Performance 13:10-TXRH valuation 16:53-Overall tho...2023-11-0821 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in October ($230,000 Account)In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $230,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for October 2023 02:45-Dividend income 04:42-Stocks I bought and sold this month 08:46-Best and worst performers 09:37-Overall thoughts on the previous month2023-11-0612 minMarket BytesMarket BytesWhat to expect from Apple (AAPL) earnings this weekApple is reporting Q4 earnings this week and investors have a lot of questions. After starting the year up 57%, Apple has dropped over 12% since August. In this episode we talk about what to expect with Apple’s earnings release and how investors should be looking at the company. 00:00-Apple is about to announce Q4 earnings 02:02-Apple’s and Revenue Growth 08:30-Apple and China 11:45-Apple and AI2023-11-0114 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Coca-Cola Still Worth Buying? KO Stock AnalysisCoca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and their stock has paid and increased dividends for 60 straight years. But Coca-Cola has trailed the S&P 500 in total return over the past 30 years.  In this episode we walk through Coca-Cola’s business and do a detailed stock analysis to see if KO is still worth buying. 00:00-Coca-Cola - Still the real thing? 02:13-Who are they and what do they do? 06:01 -What are some risks to their business? 10:05 -How are their operations? 12:49-YTD Performance ...2023-10-3022 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis Is Why American Express Keeps Going DownAmerican Express just announced strong Q3 earnings and the stock dropped by over 5%, what is going on? In this episode we break down American Express’ performance, how it matches up against their 2023 forecast and talk about what might actually be holding the stock and other bank stocks back.  00:00-American Express crushed Q3 earnings 07:07-Why most people misunderstand American Express’ business 11:17-So what is causing the downtrend for Amex? 14:01-What does this mean for Investors?2023-10-2516 minMarket BytesMarket BytesDon’t Make This Common Mistake with Vanguard ETFsVanguard’s VTI, VOO, and VGT are 3 of the most popular and talked about ETFs out there. But a lot of people are making a very basic and common mistake with them. In this episode we break down the problem and dive into all 3 ETFs so you know how to fix it.  00:00-A common mistake people are making with these Vanguard funds 01:43-Understanding fund overlap 05:16-VTI or VOO, which one is best? 09:13-Understanding what VGT actually is 11:36-Why does any of this matter?2023-10-2414 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIgnore the headlines with your stocks. Do THIS instead.If you’re depending on the headlines to understand your stocks, you’re going to be disappointed. News articles aren’t providing the full picture and truth that we need to really know what’s going on with the companies we own. In this episode, we dive into a detailed example of Starbucks, to show how the news headlines you see are misleading, and what we can do instead to get a clear picture on how our stocks and their management teams are performing. 00:00-This is how stock headlines mislead you 03:29-What did Star...2023-10-1815 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAre weight loss drugs REALLY impacting stocks?Popular food stocks are down big over the last month and according to the news it’s because of the rising popularity of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs. In this episode we talk about what they are and what impact they are having on the most recent market downturn. 00:00-What is Ozempic and how could it impact stocks? 02:36-Why is this a big story? 05:38-What’s really going on with stocks? 08:37-What should we be doing about it?2023-10-1609 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs it time to worry about U.S. stocks?Paul Tudor Jones was on CNBC yesterday talking about his thoughts on the stock market and why he thinks it’s a challenging environment for equity investors right now. In this episode we break down his comments, what we should be thinking about as investors, and ultimately what we can do about any of it. 00:00-Paul Tudor Jones is not a fan of stocks right now 01:38-Stock headwind 1 - Global conflict 05:42-Stock headwind 2 - U.S. Fiscal Situation 08:31-The bond markets and possible recession 10:04-Paul Tudor Jo...2023-10-1114 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Hershey’s (HSY) stock worth buying?Hershey’s is one of the largest and most recognizable chocolate manufacturers in the world. Hershey’s stock has almost doubled the performance of the S&P 500 over the past 30 years, but is down 30% from its high in May 2023. In this episode we walk through Hershey’s business and do a stock analysis to see if HSY is worth buying. 00:00-Hershey’s - Decadent Dividend Growth 02:13-Who are they and what do they do? 05:58-What are some risks to their business? 09:49-Hershey’s vs Mr Beast 12:48-how are their operations...2023-10-0921 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in September ($222,000 Account)In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $222,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Portfolio recap for September 2023 01:50-How Schwab calculates returns 03:55-Dividend income 06:09-Stocks I bought and sold this month 09:50-Best and worst performers 12:01-Overall thoughts on the previous month2023-10-0514 minMarket BytesMarket BytesWhat does a Recession actually mean for Stocks?All over the financial news and media we’re hearing about a potential recession. What it might mean for the economy, what it might mean for investors, but why are there so many different points of view on it? And what, if anything should we be doing about it? In this episode we break down what it means to be in a recession, what impact it has on stocks, and how we should approach it going forward. 00:00-Are you tired of hearing about recessions yet? 01:43-How is a recession determined? 05:20-W...2023-10-0211 minMarket BytesMarket BytesPeople are Wrong about Dividend Stocks. Here’s whyIf you buy dividend paying stocks, you have probably come across people on the internet who are quick to question your ability to do simple math. The question of dividend stocks vs growth stocks is one that people are really passionate about, but like most things the answer isn’t as easy as it seems. In this episode we break down the misconceptions about dividend stocks and how they compare to growth stocks. 00:00-Do Dividends come out of the stock price? 04:26-Dividend stocks have no good ideas for growth 06:37-You ca...2023-09-2713 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Dollar General a Buy Now? DG Stock AnalysisDollar General is the largest retailer in the U.S. by number of stores with over 19,000. It’s stock has also been an awesome growth story more than 3x the S&P 500 in Total Return by end of 2022. But in 2023 Dollar General has lost over 56% of it’s value.  In this episode we walk through Dollar General’s business and do a stock analysis to see if DG is a buy now. 00:00-Dollar General - Dividend Growth on Sale 02:18-What’s going on in their business? 11:10-What are some risks to their...2023-09-2625 minMarket BytesMarket BytesFed Pauses Rate Hikes. What does it mean for Stocks?The Federal Reserve decided to keep rates unchanged at the latest FOMC meeting but provided guidance that more rate increases might be on the way. What does this mean for stocks? In this episode we break down what Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments mean, the impact they are likely to have on stocks, and what we should do about it as investors. 00:00-The latest FOMC meeting kept rates unchanged 02:13-Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the labor market 05:24-The Fed’s plan to get inflation down 07:40-What to expe...2023-09-2213 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Many Stocks Should You Own in your Portfolio?A question that every investor struggles with is knowing how many stocks you should own in your portfolio. In this episode we listen to 2 of the greatest investors of all time (Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch) and break down the different scenarios so you’ll have a better idea of what the answer is for you. 00:00-What you’ve heard about diversification is wrong 01:32-Warren Buffett’s thoughts on Diversification 06:32-Peter Lynch on stock investing 07:58-Peter Lynch on diversification 08:58-How well we understand our stocks matters ...2023-09-2011 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Crocs a Buy Now? CROX Stock AnalysisBelieve it or not, Crocs aren’t just the quirky shoes your daughter and all of her friends wear to school. They’re a $5 billion business that has some of the most popular celebrity endorsers in the world, and a stock that has outpaced the S&P 500 by over 4X in the past 5 years. In this episode we walk through Crocs’ business and do a stock analysis to see if CROX is a buy now. 00:00-Comfy, Casual, Crocs 01:54-What’s going on in their business? 05:59-What are some risks to their bu...2023-09-1917 minMarket BytesMarket BytesAre YieldMax ETFs Worth It? TSLY ETF ReviewTSLY is the YieldMax Options Income ETF based around Tesla (TSLA) stock. With their extremely high dividend yields and online popularity, YieldMax ETFs like TSLY have seen a huge influx in money going into the funds. In this video we’re going to do a deep dive on TSLY, how it works, and what kind of investor it makes sense for. 00:00-YieldMax ETFs like TSLY are growing like crazy 02:44-TSLY ETF Approach and Methodology explained 09:41-How does TSLY compare to JEPI? 11:46-Risks investors should know with TSLY ...2023-09-1516 minMarket BytesMarket BytesSCHD is Underperforming in 2023. Here's why.SCHD is underperforming in 2023, both against the S&P 500 and against other Dividend ETFs. In this episode we break down why SCHDs performance hasn’t matched previous years and what it means going forward. 00:00-The SCHD is underperforming its peers 01:30-Comparing to other Dividend ETFs performance 03:13-How interest rates affect dividend stocks 06:10-Comparing criteria of each Dividend ETF vs SCHD 09:42-What this means for the future of SCHD2023-09-1310 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIs Nike a Buy Now? NKE Stock AnalysisNike is an iconic brand that has made sneakers into big business. Over the past 20 years they have just about tripled the return of the S&P 500. In this episode we walk through Nike’s business and do a stock analysis to see if NKE is a buy now. 00:00-Nike - Turning sneakers into big business 01:56-What’s going on in their business? 08:48-What are some risks to their business? 11:20-NKE valuation 15:33-Overall thoughts 2023-09-1118 minMarket BytesMarket BytesHow Much My Portfolio Earned in August ($224,000 Account)In this episode we walk through my entire dividend growth portfolio to reveal how much dividend income I made over the last month, what my annual dividends are on a $224,000 account, what stocks I bought and sold, and the overall performance using Schwab portfolio tools. 00:00-Introducing monthly portfolio recaps 02:23-Dividend income 05:10-Stocks I bought and sold this month 07:35-Best and worst performers 10:15-Overall thoughts on the previous month2023-09-0814 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis is why JEPI is Wrong for Most InvestorsJEPI is JP Morgan’s Equity Premium Income ETF. It’s one of the most popular ETFs that has seen a ton of money flow into it. It also has a devoted online following that sings it’s praises. In this video we’re going to do a deep dive on JEPI and I’ll show you why I think it’s wrong for most investors. 00:00-JEPI is one of the most popular ETFs out there 02:53-JEPI’s ETF Approach and Criteria explained 09:56-How should we expect JEPI perform in certain market...2023-09-0622 minMarket BytesMarket BytesSometimes Picking Stocks is Obvious | Visa Stock AnalysisI just added Visa and Starbucks to my portfolio. Sometimes as investors we try to get too clever with it and start looking at stocks nobody is talking about, or trying to find companies at insane valuations. It’s just human nature - we want to feel like we have an edge that others aren’t seeing. But sometimes the best investments are the most obvious ones, we just have to get out of our own way. On today’s Build Invest Live podcast, we do a stock analysis and deep dive on my decisi...2023-08-3121 minMarket BytesMarket BytesDo I regret buying Apple (AAPL)? Portfolio Earnings RoundupI bought Apple at the top before Q3 earnings and since then AAPL stock has dropped 10% and people have had fun dunking on me in the comments. But how did Apple actually perform last quarter and has anything really changed in my Apple investment thesis? In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast, we’ll revisit my investment in Apple, talk about their Q3 performance, as well as why I’m glad I had people telling me I’m dumb in the comments. We’ll also go do a portfolio earnings round up on my other holdings that announce...2023-08-2312 minMarket BytesMarket BytesIndex Funds vs Stocks - What's the Best Approach?Should you invest in index funds or individual stocks? If you’re confused about this, I don’t blame you. On this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast we break down the pros and cons of investing in index funds vs individual stocks and talk through the things you need to consider to determine what makes the most sense for you. (00:00)-Index funds or stocks, why is it so confusing? (01:09)-Professionals can’t beat the market (02:27)-My personal story with index funds (03:58)-But can you actually beat the market? (05:30)-2 simple examples of beating the market (08:02)-What does Warren...2023-08-1616 minMarket BytesMarket BytesRevealing My $227K Dividend Growth PortfolioIn this episode I reveal my $227,000 Dividend Growth portfolio, including all my different holdings, the actual strategy that I’m using to pick stocks, the dividend income I’m earning, and the different account types and tools I’m using now that I’ve mostly transitioned everything to Schwab. 00:00-Transparency matters 01:32-What’s my portfolio strategy? 03:22-Schwab account summary 05:18-Portfolio holdings 10:28-Portfolio dividend income 11:28-Portfolio performance 13:09-Portfolio tools2023-08-0915 minMarket BytesMarket BytesI bought Apple (AAPL) at the top. Here's why.Apple was one of those companies that I never bought because I’m always waiting for it to come down in price and meet my value criteria. With big tech being overvalued right now, it definitely wasn’t a time for me to finally buy, was it? Well, it was. On this episode of the build invest live podcast we’re going to walk through my thought process on buying Apple at the top and why I think the biggest company in the US is still going to be a long-term winner even at these prices. Also, we’ll go throu...2023-08-0211 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThis 2 ETF Portfolio Crushes the S&P 500Forever I’ve told people new to investing to simply buy an S&P 500 index fund and focus on increasing their income and investment. It’s easy and it works. But after reading all the comments from the previous SCHD video I started looking into the past performance of a 2 ETF portfolio that absolutely crushes the S&P 500. In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast we’re going to go over that portfolio that just happens to combine the best parts of the S&P 500 with the dividend growth and reliability of high quality, undervalued dividend stocks. ...2023-07-2613 minMarket BytesMarket BytesThe Secret to SCHD Success that No One is Talking AboutSCHD is the Schwab Dividend ETF that is extremely popular and has performed very well over the past 10 years - but it has a secret to its success that pretty much nobody ever talks about and I’m not sure they even know about it. In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast we’re going to break down the secret to what makes SCHD different from other dividend ETFs, show you how a little bit of effort can get you a wealth of information that no one is paying attention to, and walk through a head to head...2023-07-1819 minMarket BytesMarket BytesI Shouldn’t Have Bought Walmart (WMT)Sometimes we just buy things because we want to. We know we shouldn’t do it. But we do it anyway. Well I just did that with a stock that didn’t meet any of my primary value criteria. And that stock is Walmart. In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast I’m going to walk through my Walmart evaluation, how my own personal experience with Walmart influenced my thinking, and why I decided to buy in spite of my rules. We’ll also do a quick update on my dividend growth portfolio and spoiler alert - we’re st...2023-07-0710 minMarket BytesMarket BytesI FINALLY bought this stock. It’s now my biggest holding.Sometimes we miss out on a stock that we like because we’re waiting for a pullback that never happens. Well last week I was finally able to buy a stock I’ve been watching and waiting on for years - United Healthcare. In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast I talk about what led to the opportunity to buy, my stock evaluation criteria and how UNH matched up to it, as well as why I decided to buy now. 00:00-I finally bought United Healthcare 01:53-How did an opportunity to buy...2023-06-2915 minMarket BytesMarket BytesMillionaire Status is Overrated. Focus on this instead.Millionaire status is all you hear about online, whether in articles, videos, or tweets. But achieving a million dollar net worth shouldn’t be your primary goal with investing at the start. In this episode of the Build Invest Live podcast we dive into how generating income to pay your monthly bills is a better goal and helps you build up the right habits to build wealth for the long term. 00:00-Millionaire is overused online 01:26-Why “just do this for 30 years straight” doesn’t work 05:27-Why millionaire status can be misleadi...2023-06-2117 minMarket BytesMarket BytesNVIDIA is up 3X this year. Will it continue?NVIDIA's stock soared after earnings because of a good quarter and off the charts guidance. Is this a good time to buy though? In this episode of the Build Invest Live show we talk through that as well as the Ledger Recover controversy and if your crypto is safe. Lastly a quick update on my Dividend Growth portfolio after the first 6 months. 00:00-Welcome to the Build Invest Live show 00:31- NVIDIA stock is soaring after earnings 01:38-NVIDIA valuation breakdown and should we be buying? 06:14-Ledger causes controversy with...2023-06-0121 min