Intelligent Investment Today - The Warren Buffett Way
Intelligent Investment Today is a shortcast series delivering powerful lessons from the father of value investing, Benjamin Graham—mentor to legendary investor Warren Buffett. Each concise 10-15 minute episode breaks down the timeless principles behind successful long-term investing, including Graham’s famous concepts like “Mr. Market” and the margin of safety.
Perfect for complete beginners looking to understand the stock market as well as experienced investors wanting to refresh their knowledge, this mini-podcast makes classic value-investing strategies simple, practical, and relevant for today’s markets.
Whether you're building a solid foundation or strengthening your existing investment approach, this series helps you think smarter, invest more wisely, and stay disciplined in any market environment.
Intelligent Investment Today - The Warren Buffett Way
Tulip Mania: The First Bubble and the Timeless Lessons of Value Investing
In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs explores one of the most famous episodes in financial history - Tulip Mania, the 17th century Dutch bubble that turned ordinary flower bulbs into symbols of speculative excess.
Through the lens of Benjamin Graham's value investing principles, we unpack what drove the mania, how it collapsed, and why the same psychology of greed and fear still drives markets today - from the dot-com boom to cryptocurrencies and meme stocks.
Discover what Tulip Mania teaches modern investors about intrinsic value, market psychology, and the timeless importance of asking one simple question: "How much am I paying for what I'm getting?"