John Buckingham - The Prudent Election Episode

In this episode of The Business Brew, host Bill Brewster interviews John Buckingham, editor of the Prudent Speculator newsletter. John shares his investing expertise, strategies for managing a diversified portfolio, and provides data-driven insights on how stock markets perform under different tax regimes, political administrations, and election cycles. They discuss how to stay disciplined and focused on long-term investment objectives amidst market noise and uncertainty. John's commentary is complemented with historical data, illustrating that despite economic and political turbulence, sticking to a disciplined investment strategy can be rewarding.   00:00 Welcome to the Business Brew 01:52 Introducing John Buckingham 04:01 Navigating Market Uncertainty 06:32 The Value of Value Investing 11:11 The Origin of the Prudent Speculator 24:13 The Importance of Dividends 35:56 Navigating Market Volatility 36:12 Apple's Investment Strategy 37:43 The Role of Volatility in Investing 38:18 Market Reactions and Investor Behavior 39:39 Historical Market Trends and Predictions 46:39 Investment Strategies and Stock Selection 51:28 Tax Rates and Market Performance 57:00 Election Impact on Markets 01:04:04 Long-Term Investment Philosophy 01:07:31 Concluding Thoughts