Stock Club

This week, we continue our run-up to Investicon with Pieter Slegers.Pieter is the founder of Compounding Quality, a leading investment newsletter with more than 425,000 subscribers. His mission is to educate and empower long-term investors by focusing on high-quality companies and timeless investing principles—and that’s exactly what he delivers in this week’s episode.Alongside Emmet, Pieter breaks down Evolution AB and Kinsale Capital, both cash-generating giants poised for impressive futures.Tune in to hear Pieter’s favorite traits of an exceptional investment, the importance of valuation metrics, and how institutional investors sometimes get it wrong.Don’t miss Pieter’s talk at Investicon, where he’ll be pitching three stocks with 10X potential.There are a limited number of early bird tickets available for Investicon.Grab yours here:https://shorturl.at/B6BJkBecome a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 02:19 Defining Quality in Investments05:31 Traits of Multibagger Stocks 09:43 Case Study: Games Workshop 21:30 Understanding Valuation in Investments 27:10 Case Study: Evolution AB 34:08 Spotlight on Kinsale Capital 40:35 Why You Should Come to Investicon

This week, Stock Club brings you an Investicon preview with Eric Bleeker from 24/7 Investing.Eric is an expert in AI investing, the founder of the AI Investor Podcast, and one of Nvidia’s earliest proponents. He’s here to walk you through the current market outlook. While he doesn’t shy away from comparisons to the dot-com bubble, he still believes AI will be a life-changing addition to your portfolio.Although AI-specific stocks aren’t cheap, there are plenty of indirect, “pick and shovel” plays that have caught his attention. Tune in to hear a few great ideas.Eric also shares a preview of what to expect during his Investicon presentation.There are a limited number of early bird tickets available for Investicon.Grab yours here:https://shorturl.at/B6BJkBecome a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 02:18 AI's Impact on Various Industries 03:26 AI Bubbles and Market Trends 07:11 AI in Advertising and Social Media 10:30 Overlooked AI Companies 24:53 Picks and Shovels of AI

The MyWallSt team has big news!On 21 August 2025, we’re hosting Investicon live in Dublin at the historic Irish Stock Exchange.We’ll be bringing our stock and ETF expertise to the stage, alongside a star-studded panel of experts across various investing specialties.The group will cover everything from wealth preservation strategies to high-flying AI stocks—and even the emerging whiskey investment space. Our own Emmet Savage will be pitching three stocks he believes could 100x.Our guest list includes:Lois Cox: Former Chief Investment Officer at the Kansas State University Foundation, Lois brings decades of experience in institutional investment management and portfolio strategy.Pieter Slegers: Founder of Compounding Quality, Pieter is renowned for his educational approach to investing, emphasizing long-term value creation.Tim Kohn: Vice President and Senior Wealth Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Tim offers deep insights into wealth management and client-centric investment solutions.Eric Bleeker: Owner of 24/7 Wall Street, Eric is a seasoned financial analyst known for his incisive market commentary and investment analysis.Mark McLaughlin: Director of Irish Whiskey at The Dead Rabbit Group, Mark offers expertise in the burgeoning field of whiskey investment.Anthony Sheehy: Owner and Co-Founder of Irish Whiskey Auctions, Anthony provides unique insights into the valuation and trading of collectible whiskeys.We hope to see you on the floor of the exchange!There are a limited number of early bird tickets available for Investicon.Grab yours here:https://shorturl.at/B6BJkBecome a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 03:13 Introducing Investicon 16:42 Topics at Investicon: Stocks, AI, and Whiskey 22:23 Investing in Whiskey 25:04 Speaker Lineup and Topics 30:58 AI Experts and Investment Insights 33:26 Money Management and Wealth Preservation

Bragging may be unbecoming, but Mike and Emmet are here to do just that.As of this week, our international portfolio, Nexus II, is outperforming the S&P 500 by 20%. While macroeconomic uncertainty reigns in the U.S., international stocks are having a strong year. To celebrate, Mike walks you through the latest addition to Nexus II: Vitec Software Group.It’s Swedish, growing rapidly, and resembles a young Constellation Software. What’s not to like?The team has also prepared a research paper on why capital is moving abroad, whether this signals the end of American exceptionalism, and how it could shape your portfolio. It’ll be hitting your inbox in this week’s Stock Club newsletter—or you can request a copy here:https://mywallst.com/the-sell-america-thesisLater, Emmet unpacks three major biotech stories from around the world, including a powerful example of CRISPR technology in action.If you’re looking for great international growth stocks to supercharge your portfolio, look no further than Nexus II.Since its launch in November 2024, Nexus II has been trouncing the S&P 500.To celebrate, we’re offering our loyal listeners a phenomenal discount—so good, we can’t share it publicly.To claim your discount, email us at pod@mywallst.comBecome a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 02:53 Nexus II: International Stock Picking Service 06:56 Spotlight on Vitec Software Group 26:05 Regeneron Acquires 23andMe 31:48 CRISPR's Breakthrough in Gene Editing 40:39 Electricity as a Medical Treatment

The stock market is buzzing with developer and product conferences, and Emmet is here to break down his favorite release.A long-standing member of the Horizon portfolio, Airbnb has announced a revival of its Experiences and Services segments. These updates target luxury consumers and aim to keep more travel transactions within the Airbnb platform. With its 15% take rate, this could strengthen Airbnb’s earnings during a period of slowing bookings caused by socioeconomic uncertainty.Later, Mike discusses CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Though Kurtz has led CrowdStrike for more than a decade, he has recently been selling his stock, substantially reducing both his ownership stake and voting power. Mike explores whether this founding CEO might be planning an exit and what that could mean for CrowdStrike’s future.Finally, we bring you a classic elevator pitch for a Swedish biotechnology company.Prophet, MyWallSt's latest investing service, is focused on delivering market-beating in less than 5 minutes a month.We are running a three-month free trial for our followers.No commitment, cancel anytime.Click here to grab your trial.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 05:02 Elon Musk's Commitment to Tesla and Political Stance 09:10 Airbnb's Major Product Update: Experiences and Services 34:06 CrowdStrike CEO's Unusual Decision 45:56 Airbnb vs. CrowdStrike 47:58 Elevator Pitch: Ray Search Laboratories

Feeling investment whiplash? So are we. The market has rebounded following Trump's revised tariffs, and we're here to unpack it. While this administration has shown it doesn't mind creating chaos, it clearly keeps a close eye on the stock market.Speaking of déjà vu, Emmet analyzes the emergence of Haemanthus, a diagnostic startup from Billy Evans—partner of Elizabeth Holmes. While Holmes is the infamous, incarcerated founder of Theranos, Evans is determined to distance himself from the "Theranos 2.0" label.Later, Mike examines Google's 9% stock drop following news of declining Safari searches. With the original search engine now trading at an attractive price-to-earnings ratio, should investors consider adding it to their portfolios?Finally, Emmet explores CATL's forthcoming Hong Kong market debut. As a leading provider of lithium batteries for electric vehicles, CATL offers an intriguing entry point into the EV sector.Prophet, MyWallSt's latest investing service, is focused on delivering market-beating in less than 5 minutes a month.We are running a three-month free trial for our followers.No commitment, cancel anytime.Click here to grab your trial.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Introduction to Market Reactions 03:55 Trade War Truce 15:30 The Rise and Fall of Theranos 19:48 Introducing Haemanthus: Theranos 2.0? 26:38 The Elizabeth Holmes Saga Continues 35:20 The Fall of Google Search? 45:27 CATL's IPO

Piggybacking off last week’s episode, this week we bring a treat to all our Irish investors (and any investor looking for inexpensive diversification): stocks that act like ETFs.Due to deemed disposal rules and a 41% exit tax, ETFs can be frustrating for Irish investors to access so these stocks offer an easy alternative. Let’s index without indexing.Anne Marie pitches Markel Group, also known as the "Baby Berkshire", an insurance company that holds a diversified investment portfolio of large public companies, along with a venture wing focused on small- to medium-sized acquisitions.Mike pitches JAM, a JPMorgan investment trust that is treated as an individual stock in Ireland, as well as Mitsubishi Corp and Investor AB. Mitsubishi is Japan’s largest trading company, with eight distinct business divisions, while Investor AB is a Swedish holding company with a stellar investing track record and a seasoned board.Later on, Emmet delivers an excellent soliloquy on the nature of growth investing—and why he loves picking individual stocks.During the episode we reference our previous episode “Stocks to Buy During Market Volatility” which features a breakdown of Berkshire. Hear the full podcast here:SpotifyApple PodcastsYoutubeProphet, MyWallSt's latest investing service, is focused on delivering market-beating in less than 5 minutes a month.We are running a three-month free trial for our followers.No commitment, cancel anytime.Click here to grab your trial.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 02:08 Warren Buffet's Retirement Announcement 15:05 Markel: The Baby Berkshire 22:27 JPMorgan Investment Trusts and Irish Tax Laws 25:30 Mitsubishi Corp and Investor AB 31:30 Emmett's Investing Anecdote: Discuss Horatio

Following our interview with financial planner Dave Quinn, Mike and Anne Marie are back to dive into ETFs. As one of the most important first steps for any investor—and the easiest way to harness the power of compounding—ETFs are well worth a closer look.We cover brokerage options, ETF providers, types of ETFs, fee structures, and the impact of currency exchange. And yes, we hear you, Irish investors: deemed disposal unfairly eats into your gains. But we’re here to prepare you for the changes we hope to see in Budget 2026.This episode is perfect for beginners aiming to build a strong investing habit, as well as seasoned investors looking to strategically diversify their portfolios.Prophet, MyWallSt's latest investing service, is focused on delivering market-beating in less than 5 minutes a month.We are running a three-month free trial for our followers.No commitment, cancel anytime.Click here to grab your trial.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 03:25 Introduction to ETFs 08:13 Choosing the Right ETF 13:45 Accumulating vs. Distributing ETFs 20:14 Boglehead Investing Strategy and Index Funds 23:30 Exploring Niche ETFs 30:45 ETFs Fees 36:00 Currency Exchange and Investment

You’ve heard about it on the news and in Reddit threads— this week, Mike and Emmet unpack the latest market trend: quantum computing.In recent years, we've seen plenty of futuristic tech hit the market and generate serious hype with mixed results. Live streaming, the metaverse, and AI have all made their mark, fueling impressive runs in both small- and large-cap stocks. So, is there a way to catch the quantum computing wave before it takes off?The answer: it’s complicated.While quantum computing has existed in theory for decades, and headlines occasionally announce hardware breakthroughs, it's still a long way from generating revenue. That said, there are a few names worth watching that offer reasonable exposure to a field that will undoubtedly reshape our world.Tune in as Emmet breaks down the latest developments in quantum tech and finally puts his physics degree to good use.Led by MyWallSt Co-Founder Emmet Savage, Horizon is a stock service dedicated to finding the next, life-changing investment.Don’t wait, join today.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 01:38 Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier 07:17 The Evolution of Quantum Computing 21:16 Current State and Future of Quantum Computing 26:36 Investing Early in Quantum Technologies 30:33 Big Tech's Role in Quantum Advancements 35:30 Speculative Quantum Stocks and Their Future

We’ve spent the last few years complaining about the Irish investment landscape. So this week, Dave Quinn from Investwise is here to discuss changes in Irish tax laws, the importance of habit building, and financial planning options for Irish people.From teenagers to retirees, Dave talks about the importance of focusing on low-cost options and ensuring a disciplined, balanced portfolio. He also thinks the latest budget will bring an end to the Deemed Disposal Tax on ETFs (praise be). This would unlock passive, inexpensive investing for everyday people, a huge step forward for newly rich Ireland.Tune in remind yourself to think long-term and the importance of having a financial plan.Led by MyWallSt Co-Founder Emmet Savage, Horizon is a stock service dedicated to finding the next, life-changing investment.Until Easter Monday it is 50% off.Don’t wait, join today.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: pod@mywallst.com📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro 02:31 Dave Quinn's Career Journey 07:33 Investwise's Unique Philosophy 12:19 Challenges in the Irish Investment Landscape 19:05 Potential Reforms and Future Outlook 25:54 The Appeal of Property Investment in Ireland 28:42 Advice for New Investors 34:02 Avoiding Investment Pitfalls 40:03 Wealth Creation vs. Wealth Preservation