Mad Money 6/20/25 | Audio Only

Investment Philosophy & Strategy - Investors need to define their objectives before investing, considering factors like major purchases, retirement savings, and risk tolerance [1] - Diversification is crucial, with a healthy balance of index funds and a portfolio of 5-10 individual stocks in distinct industries [1][3] - Flexibility is key; investors must be willing to sell if the original investment thesis is no longer valid due to changing business dynamics [3] - Emotional discipline is essential; investors should avoid destructive thought patterns like dwelling on missed opportunities ("would have, could have, should have") [5][6] Stock Evaluation & Market Dynamics - Homework is essential: Investors must understand a company's business model, revenue streams, and financial performance through SEC filings and conference calls [3] - The market is not always rational; stock prices can be influenced by factors beyond fundamentals, such as ETF flows and sector-wide sell-offs [8][9] - Investors should be skeptical of market narratives and focus on high-quality growth companies that can perform well in various economic conditions [15][16] Company Management & Communication - Believe company executives when they communicate business conditions, especially negative pre-announcements, and wait at least 30 days before buying the stock [6][8] - Honest and smart executives can provide valuable insights; for example, Jensen Wong of Nvidia provided an accurate outlook even when the stock was down [8] Portfolio Management - Consider a 2% position as a minimum threshold for individual stocks in a portfolio [18][19] - Reinvest dividends to take advantage of compounding [2]