Investing Unscripted

In this June 2026 Mailbag, Jason and Jeff dive into OZEM, the world’s first actively managed GLP-1 weight-loss drug ETF, debating whether its steep fees are worth outsourcing your portfolio research. They also explore how generative AI is shifting white-collar labor, detail exactly how they would allocate a surprise $250,000 windfall, and answer a critical valuation question on why pre-revenue player QuantumScape still commands a multi-billion dollar market cap.  03:36 Baseball Trash Talk 04:21 Mailbag GLP-1 ETF OZEM 08:04 Active ETF Pros and Cons 15:39 AI Disruption Question 16:37 SaaS and AI Native Future 20:58 AI in Construction and Trades 22:33 AI Productivity vs Disruption 24:07 AI Makes Us Dumber 27:19 Solid Power Overview 29:20 Battery Tech Commoditization 33:43 Windfall Money Plan 39:22 Spending vs Investing Choices 42:07 QuantumScape Market Cap Companies mentioned: ABNB, BMW, DAVA, F, GOOG, GOOGL, HIMS, KNSL, LEN, LLY, MELI, META, NOW, NVDA, NVO, PFE, PYPL, QS, RKLB, SLDP, TTD  Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our Patreon Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader. Use code Unscripted2026 for 30% off a one-year subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if AI plateaus and remains structurally mediocre?  Jason and Jeff challenge Wall Street's unstoppable narrative, talk portfolio rebalancing, and dissect the line between investing skill and pure luck.  00:29 Mailbag Callout 01:57 Episode Setup AI Doubts 04:25 Will AI Stay Mid 08:43 LLMs Limits Learning 12:36 AI In Investing Workflow 16:08 Spending Hype Reality 19:17 Deck Building First Principles 22:55 AI Adoption And Growth Math 26:34 Rebalancing In AI Mania 27:23 Trimming Winners Hedging 33:53 Allocation Decisions Retirement 38:08 Have We Just Been Lucky 45:22 Gemini Concentration Fail Companies mentioned: ADBE, AVGO, CRM, DDOG, KNSL, MELI, NVDA Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our Patreon Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader. Use code Unscripted2026 for 30% off a one-year subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the SpaceX IPO live up to the hype? We’re breaking down why Elon Musk's space venture might be a trap for retail investors, plus deep dives into The Trade Desk's struggles, QuantumScape's data center pivot, and the AI threat to Intuit. 00:41 Show Intro And Agenda 04:20 Market Vibes Check In 05:35 Dividend Portfolio Surprise 10:09 Chat Soccer Detour 12:37 Extra Time Debate 18:34 SpaceX IPO Reactions 20:52 Valuation And Competition Risks 26:53 One Year Price Bet Setup 27:32 SpaceX Valuation Debate 28:04 Livestream Banter Fixes 30:04 Portfolio Contest Update 33:40 Lessons From Bad Picks 39:55 Trade Desk Reality Check 47:50 Intuit Versus Adobe 51:15 Oracle AI Risk Talk 54:33 QuantumScape Milestones 58:17 SpaceX IPO Trap Wrap Companies mentioned: ADBE, GLW, GOOG, INTU, KNSL, LEN, MELI, META, MSFT, NOW, NVDA, ORCL, PYPL, QS, RKLB, TSLA, TSM, TTD Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our Patreon Subscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader. Use code Unscripted2026 for 30% off a one-year subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jason and Jeff open up their "Savvy Trader" portfolio to reveal their four most recent stock purchases. They break down the evolving credit risks and e-commerce dominance of MercadoLibre, explain why ServiceNow's early AI integration makes it largely insulated from software disruption, and debate the merits of buying entry-level homebuilders like Meritage Homes during a cyclical lull. Plus, Jeff pitches point-of-sale platform Toast as it impressively flips into profitability, and the duo speed-runs through a few recent personal portfolio additions, including Procore, Kinsale Capital, and QXO. 01:56 Savvy Trader Pricing Code 03:27 Episode Format Explained 05:47 Jason Picks MercadoLibre 11:07 MELI Risks And Evolution 18:56 Jeff Picks ServiceNow 23:59 AI Disruption Debate 27:00 Key Metrics To Watch 28:56 Meritage Bull Case 30:15 Post-Crisis Housing Shift 33:44 Cycle Risks And Timing 37:27 Long-Term Time Horizon 39:15 Cyclical Trading Approach 40:17 Toast Investment Thesis 43:03 Toast Growth And Margins 46:43 Personal Picks Procore 49:46 Jason Adds Kinsale ISRG QXO Companies mentioned: BATRA, ISRG, KNSL, MELI, MTH, NOW, PCOR, QXO, TOST  Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader. Use code Unscripted2026 for 30% off a one-year subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Jeff break down 15 essential investing terms that are constantly thrown around in the financial world. The duo translates Wall Street jargon into plain English, explaining the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP metrics, why enterprise value is often more important than market cap, and how to efficiently navigate SEC filings such as 10-Ks and S-1s. Whether you're trying to figure out if your portfolio is properly allocated, want to understand where you sit in the capital stack during a bankruptcy, or just need to know what Charlie Munger really thought about adjusted EBITDA, this episode serves as the perfect reference guide for new and experienced investors alike. 03:24 GAAP vs Non GAAP Basics 05:26 Adjusted Metrics and Context 09:14 Dividends Distributions and Taxes 14:02 SEC Filings Overview 17:06 10-K 10-Q and Using AI 21:29 Proxy Statements and Incentives 22:48 S-1 IPO Filings Explained 25:29 Asset Allocation and Position Sizing 28:31 Bull Bear and Market Corrections 32:08 Board of Directors Role 33:27 Board Fiduciary Duties 35:03 Capital Basics Explained 37:33 Debt vs Equity Stack 41:33 Bond Market Signals 42:15 Dollar Cost Averaging 44:05 Earnings and EPS 48:31 FFO for REITs 51:08 Market Cap vs EV 54:18 Cash Flow vs Free Cash 57:25 Funds Indexes and ETFs 59:37 Sectors vs Industries 01:00:44 Valuation Metrics Overview Companies mentioned: AAPL, BN, BRK.B, COST, MA, SAVE, TSLA, TXN, V Find where to listen & subscribe,  portfolio contests, and contact information at https://investingunscripted.com ***************************************** To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube ***************************************** Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices