Investing Mastermind Podcast

What made Buffett break his usual silence on politics and tariffs in front of 40,000 shareholders? Which insights did we get that might want us to go and copy-trade five of Warren Buffett's stock positions?In this second episode of our exclusive recap from the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, we answer these questions.Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Warren Buffett just made one of the biggest announcements in Berkshire Hathaway history — and we were there to witness it.In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Michelle Marki and Signe Lønholdt dive into what really happened at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha. Signe attended in person and shares behind-the-scenes moments, big takeaways from the Q&A, and the emotional impact of Buffett revealing that Greg Abel will officially step in as CEO in 2026.We also unpack what this means for the future of Berkshire, whether the annual pilgrimage to Omaha will continue, and why this year’s meeting felt so different — from emotional reactions in the crowd to activist questions on energy and sustainability.Oh, and yes… we talk about Signe’s viral $100 bill money lei 😄Remember to subscribe to  @investingmastermind  to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel  @MichelleMarki  or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Stock market craziness in April will bring May flowers at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025! Signe and Michelle briefly discussed how the wild swings in the stock market are related institutional angst over tariffs and the trade war. We then segue into the upcoming excitement that is Warren Buffett and amazing investors at the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha this weekend!

Ever wondered how the world’s best investors actually invest? In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki break down Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s approach to buying wonderful companies at fair prices — and how you, as a private investor, can apply the same principles today in the current market conditions.Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Navigating Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Fear in the MarketIn this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, hosts Signe Lonholdt and Michelle Marki tackle a burning question for beginner investors: Is it still safe to invest in American businesses?With headlines filled with trade wars, tariffs, and shifting political landscapes, anxiety among investors—especially in Europe—is at an all-time high. But should these global uncertainties stop you from buying American stocks?Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Is right now the best time to start investing? Our listeners may feel torn about what's going on in the market with some stocks continuing to go up while other stocks are tumbling down given uncertainties in the economy and in the world. Signe and Michelle share their thoughts on what we can do about this dilemma: to invest or not to invest right now?Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

In this episode, Signe and Michelle explain what mutual funds, including index funds and ETFs, are all about. We share the benefits and risks of investing in these funds that usually contain individual stocks or bonds. They can even be funds of funds! But as Warren Buffett says, most people should simply invest in a low cost S&P 500 index fund if they don't want to try to study individual stocks and will likely do well in the long run.Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Wondering where to find the best investing insights? In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast , Michelle Marki and Signe Lonholdt  reveal their go-to websites for making smart investment decisions. Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes.Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

"I want to invest, but I don’t even know where to look for stocks!" If you've ever wondered how to find great stocks—beyond what your colleagues mention or what you see online—this episode is for you. Stock screeners can help you discover companies you’ve never heard of but that might be incredible investments. In this episode of Investing Mastermind Podcast, Michelle Marki and Signe Lønholdt break down how to use stock screeners to uncover the hidden gems. Find the stock screener mentioned in the program at https://finviz.com/screener.ashx Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes. To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at michellemarki.com

When the stock market is in a bubble, we channel our inner Warren Buffett by investing the way that Buffett would. Instead of investing in what's trendy, we can study and invest in companies that are meaningful to us while honing our investing skills. When thinking about which companies to study, we can start with companies whose products and services we like, are familiar with, or come across using a stock screener. Remember to subscribe to @investingmastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Cryptocurrencies and the stock market have been bubbling up into the new year. In today's episode, we discuss the "animal spirits" that seem to have possessed crypto markets. We also share a Public Service Announcement of warning people about the dangers of "rug pulls" where a lot of people have been falling victim to crypto scams. As the saying goes, "a fool and his money are easily parted." Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Ready to set yourself up for investing success in 2025? 🎄 In this holiday episode, we reflect on the biggest lessons from 2024 and revisit our most-loved episodes, including: • Episode 65: Warren Buffett’s annual letter and timeless insights. • Episode 68: What stocks to buy right now. • Episode 53: Charlie Munger's Final Investing Advice (Part 1) • Episode 64: How much should you know about a stock before investing in it? • Episode 76: Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024: Michelle and Signe Discuss. The holiday season is the perfect time to catch up on these episodes. Listen while wrapping presents, cooking Christmas dinner, or taking a walk to get some alone time. Add them to your playlist now and start your 2025 investing knowledge strong! Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

In our 100th episode, we unpack why Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is holding $325 billion in cash. Is it tax strategy, market anticipation, or prepping for a big acquisition? Plus, we explore his reduced stake in Apple and what it signals about the future of investing. Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

As the holiday season rolls in, it’s easy to get caught up in wrapping presents—but what about wrapping up your financial year? In this episode, Signe Lønholdt and Michelle Marki share practical tips for setting achievable financial goals for 2025. A simple 5-minute technique for brainstorming your goals How to prioritize and track progress without feeling overwhelmed Get concrete ideas of budgeting for your household or business Why less spending could actually bring more happiness Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Following the November 2024 US Election, Signe and Michelle discuss how the stock market, betting markets, and the economy seem to be reacting to who won the US presidency. We touched on how the Fed recently lowered interest rates by 25 basis points in anticipation of a slowing economy. Warren Buffett seems bearish as Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile is $325 billion! Signe mentioned Fed Chair Paul Volcker's book Keeping At It about how he brought down inflation, so she has a lot of admiration for how Jerome Powell has managed to balance monetary policy with economic headwinds.

While the presidential election this November 2024 is big news, what's also big news is how Berkshire Hathaway has racked up a cash pile of $325 billion! Over the summer, Berkshire sold about 100 million shares of Apple or about $15B, and now their AAPL stake is only $70B. In addition, Berkshire sold more Bank of America to be a net seller of stocks in Q3 2024. While Warren Buffett's initial selling of Apple suggested a tax play, now his continued selling of arguably the "best company in the world," suggests he is tipping his hand that the stock market is overvalued. Time will tell if he'll be right that a buying opportunity lies ahead, or if the economy and stock market will continue their upward trends.

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? If so, you're not alone – but it's never too late to make a change. In this episode, we discuss how investing transformed our approach to personal finance. We share the mistakes we've made so you can learn how to improve your money habits and spending patterns. Plus, Signe shares why she is ready to take her personal finances to the next level! Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes and follow us on Instagram @InvestingMastermindPodcast.   Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app:    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP⁠ To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop   Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Are we on the brink of another 'lost decade' in the stock market? In this episode, Michelle and Signe dive into past market cycles, discuss the potential warning signs we’re seeing today, and share insights on which stocks may thrive during tough times. Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes, and follow us on Instagram @InvestingMastermindPodcast. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com Please note for transparency: Signe own shares in Lululemon (LULU). For the stocks mentioned in the episode it is not a recommendation to buy or sell any stock we mention, and all opinions shared are our own.

Are you more afraid of starting to invest or working until retirement at 70? In this episode of the Investing Mastermind Podcast, we unpack this question. We discuss the rising retirement ages, stock market cycles, and the Warren Buffett approach in this current financial environment. We’ll also touch on the hype around AI stocks—should you jump on the bandwagon, or is it too risky now? Remember to subscribe to @InvestingMastermind to get the latest episodes, and follow us on Instagram @InvestingMastermindPodcast. Listen to the Investing Mastermind Podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-mastermind-podcast/id1654230975 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP To join one of Signe's investing workshops, head over to Investionista.com/workshop Learn more about Buffett-style investing by subscribing to Michelle’s YouTube channel @MichelleMarki or checking out her blog at www.michellemarki.com

Will the upcoming American election in November send the stock market on a wild ride? We discuss a few trends with how the election or whoever is president happens to affect the stock market and the economy. Regardless of what happens, keep studying stocks individually, up your skills to generate more income, and don't forget to vote in November if you're an American!