Investment Du Jour
Fri Feb 06 2026
This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3ZQiqYm
In this episode of the 'Thoughts So Money' podcast, host Trevor Cummings, joined by Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, discusses the perils of fad investing, drawing comparisons with the long-term success of a grounded investment philosophy. The conversation explores various speculative trends, including cryptocurrency and gold, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and adhering to investment principles rooted in consistent cash flow and dividend growth. The team shares personal anecdotes and insights on why relying on speculative investments can be detrimental, while having a robust and historically proven strategy is key to financial success.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:25 Fad Investing Explained
03:27 The Comfort of a Consistent Investment Philosophy
06:40 The Psychology of Investing
08:53 Artificial Intelligence and Investment
19:19 Gold as an Investment
23:12 Understanding Gold's Value
23:40 Speculation and Investment Philosophy
24:20 Cryptocurrency and Digital Gold
25:30 Speculative vs. Cash Flow Investments
29:02 Real Estate Investment Examples
31:11 The Risks of Speculative Investments
38:11 Investment Philosophy and Consistency
49:24 Concluding Thoughts and Advice
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://thoughtsonmoney.com
http://thebahnsengroup.com
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This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3ZQiqYm In this episode of the 'Thoughts So Money' podcast, host Trevor Cummings, joined by Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, discusses the perils of fad investing, drawing comparisons with the long-term success of a grounded investment philosophy. The conversation explores various speculative trends, including cryptocurrency and gold, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and adhering to investment principles rooted in consistent cash flow and dividend growth. The team shares personal anecdotes and insights on why relying on speculative investments can be detrimental, while having a robust and historically proven strategy is key to financial success. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:25 Fad Investing Explained 03:27 The Comfort of a Consistent Investment Philosophy 06:40 The Psychology of Investing 08:53 Artificial Intelligence and Investment 19:19 Gold as an Investment 23:12 Understanding Gold's Value 23:40 Speculation and Investment Philosophy 24:20 Cryptocurrency and Digital Gold 25:30 Speculative vs. Cash Flow Investments 29:02 Real Estate Investment Examples 31:11 The Risks of Speculative Investments 38:11 Investment Philosophy and Consistency 49:24 Concluding Thoughts and Advice Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com