Episode Details

Today on Leveling Up Daily, we get to look at stocks and some examples of good options to buy and hold. We hear about Eric's thoughts on a number of popular companies as well as why certain fields are worth considering. Eric explains why investing in stocks is not for a quick buck and the minimum period he is looking at is five years. Tune in to hear about Tesla, Amazon, Shopify, Teladoc and much more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
• [00:25] How Eric's ideas around stocks have evolved over time.
• [02:31] Why Tesla is a popular choice for so many investors.
• [04:42] The message that we can take from Peloton's monthly churn rate.
• [07:31] What the dominance of Amazon teaches us about investing in Shopify. 
• [08:01] Eric's trust in Amazon and gold stocks. 
• [08:53] The positive impacts of Zoom's functionality and popularity.
• [09:14] The rise of telemedicine and why Eric believes in Teladoc.
• [09:40] Twilio, internet infrastructure, and recurring revenue.
• [10:21] Looking at Square, from the reliable founding powers of Jack Dorsey. 
• [11:36] CRISPR and the future of the gene editing field!
• [12:02] The availability of genetic information through Invitae.
• [13:29] Buy and hold strategies for crypto and specifically Bitcoin.

Resources From The Interview:

• Leveling Up

• Warren Buffett
• Charlie Munger 
• Tesla
• Robinhood
• Elon Musk
• SpaceX
• SolarCity
• Peloton
• LuluLemon
• Beyonce
• Shopify 
• Jeff Bezos 
• Zoom
• Eric Huang 
• Glassdoor 
• Teladoc 
• Twilio
• Square
• Jack Dorsey 
• Peter Diamandis
• Invitae
• Berkshire Hathaway

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