June 19, 2025
Back to Basics: Why You Should Buy Stocks
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial FreedomAbout this episode
Welcome to Investing for Beginners Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the basics of investing in stocks and why it's considered one of the best ways to grow your wealth over time. We discuss the historical performance of the stock market, comparing returns from stocks, bonds, and savings accounts. Learn about the importance of sticking with your investments, the power of compounding, and choosing the right stocks. Whether you're interested in passive investing, working with an advisor, or picking individual stocks, this episode offers valuable insights for investors at any level. 00:00 Introduction to Investing for Beginners 00:23 Why Invest in Stocks? 01:24 Comparing Investment Options 03:11 Understanding Stocks and Ownership 10:10 The Power of Compounding 13:00 Choosing Your Investment Path 18:25 Getting Started with Investing 19:54 Immersing Yourself in a New Language 20:41 The Power of Audible and Continuous Learning 21:09 The Wealth Snowball Effect 24:29 Choosing the Right Stocks to Learn From 31:06 Learning from Mistakes and Finding Mentors 33:50 Handling Market Downturns and Staying the Course 37:11 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MintMobile.com/beginners Stop overpaying for car insurance - So before you renew your policy, do yourself a favor—download the Jerry app or head to JERRY dot AI slash BEGINNERS What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat (now Fiscal.ai). Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): fiscal.ai/ifb Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at Value Spotlight . To see a sample of his previous work, go to stockwriteup.com . Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at equity@einvestingforbeginners.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices