12 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Investing

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom

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In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave share the top 12 lessons they wish they knew when they first started investing.

They discuss the challenges of beating the market, the simplicity of investment math, the importance of continuous learning, and the nuances of understanding business fundamentals.

They also delve into the significance of valuation, the impact of volatility, and the emotional aspects of selling investments. The conversation highlights the need for accounting knowledge, the value of share buybacks, and the benefits of having a community in the often solitary world of investing.

Listeners are encouraged to learn from these insights to avoid common pitfalls and enhance their investment journey.

00:00 Introduction to Investing for Beginners

00:10 It's Not Easy to Beat the Market

03:38 The Math is Easier Than I Thought

05:59 You Don't Know What You Don't Know

10:27 The Money and Returns Will Come

13:21 Selling is Harder Than Buying

18:53 Nobody Knows Everything About Wall Street

23:20 You Have to Learn Accounting

24:10 Buybacks Are Not Bad

26:30 Don't Be Dogmatic

30:22 Valuation Matters

32:30 Volatility Will Happen

34:50 The Game is Lonely

38:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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