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In this new episode, Lloyd breaks down Warren Buffett’s famous concept of intrinsic value and explains how the world’s greatest investor estimates what a business is truly worth. You'll learn why Buffett focuses on future cash flow instead of stock prices, how value investors identify opportunities, and how you can start applying these principles to your own investing decisions.

◼️ What is intrinsic value and why does Buffett consider it the foundation of investing?

◼️ How can a business be worth more or less than its share price?

◼️ Why do great investors wait patiently for quality companies to go on sale?

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:40 - Ferrari Week and Episode Context

00:01:07 - What Intrinsic Value Means

00:02:25 - Discounted Cash Flow Explained

00:03:50 - Why Buffett Avoids Gold and Crypto

00:04:24 - Laundromat Valuation Example

00:05:21 - Buying Below Intrinsic Value

00:06:01 - Buffett’s Early Value Investing Approach

00:06:55 - Estimating Intrinsic Value in Practice

00:08:42 - Dividend Discount Models

00:09:36 - BHP Intrinsic Value Example

00:11:24 - Buffett’s Best Buying Opportunities

00:12:51 - Money Buys Happiness Book

00:13:09 - Why Great Businesses Rarely Look Cheap

00:14:18 - Chris Hohn on Long-Term Compounding

00:15:15 - The Limits of Intrinsic Value Models

00:15:46 - Three Key Lessons for Investors

00:16:13 - Further Share Investing Resources

00:17:12 - Final Summary

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In this new episode, Lloyd breaks down why the US 10-year bond yield rising above 5% is one of the most important financial signals in the world right now. While most people never pay attention to the bond market, its movements can influence everything from mortgage rates and property prices to stock market valuations, inflation, and the broader economy.

◼️ Why are bond yields suddenly making headlines?

◼️ What does a 5% yield signal about the economy ahead?

◼️ How could this impact your investments, mortgage, and wealth-building strategy?

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:53 - What a Bond Actually Is

00:02:20 - Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds

00:03:06 - How Bond Yields Work

00:05:05 - Why Bond Yields Are Rising

00:06:36 - Why the 5% Yield Matters

00:08:01 - Impact on Mortgages and Borrowing Costs

00:08:59 - Asset Prices and Interest Rates

00:09:15 - Bond Market Pressure and Rate Rises

00:10:51 - MoneyBuys Happiness Book

00:11:12 - Why Higher Yields Matter to Investors

00:11:53 - Understanding the Yield Curve

00:13:15 - Inflation and Long-Term Bond Yields

00:14:13 - Government Debt and Market Uncertainty

00:16:03 - Commodities and Inflation Outlook

00:16:46 - Warren Buffett’s Positioning

00:17:19 - Portfolio Strategy for Higher Rates

00:18:24 - Protecting Your Investments

00:18:43 - Key Takeaways on Bond Yields

00:19:24 - Final Summary

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In this episode, Lloyd breaks down a real-world comparison between residential property and dividend-paying shares, showing exactly how much income lands in your pocket after expenses, taxes, and hidden ownership costs.

◼️ Property income vs dividend income

◼️ The hidden costs of owning property

◼️ Why franked dividends can be tax effective

◼️ A $1 million property vs shares comparison

◼️ Why Lloyd currently prefers shares over property

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:46 - How property generates income

00:02:23 - Rental yield and property cash flow

00:04:04 - Tax, costs and net property returns

00:06:31 - Why property income can fall behind inflation

00:08:59 - Comparing shares with property

00:09:47 - The BHP dividend income example

00:12:47 - Franking credits and tax advantages

00:14:28 - Building a higher-yield share portfolio

00:16:52 - Individual shares vs property income

00:17:10 - Australian dividend ETFs

00:17:58 - US index funds and growth investing

00:19:03 - Lloyd's current portfolio positioning

00:20:51 - Building a portfolio for income

00:21:28 - Why shares outperform for cash flow

00:22:37 - Shares Masterclass and final thoughts

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