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David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, is among the most respected and trusted sources on investing. As a best-selling author, hugely successful stock picker, and financial authority, David has led The Motley Fool’s growth into a worldwide investment and financial advisory services company. Each week David shares his insights into today's most innovative and disruptive publicly traded compa... more

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The house always wins.

David Gardner takes a hard look at America’s booming sports-betting industry, revisiting the math behind the wagers and offering betting listeners a wonderful alternative: investing.

And who else stands to win even when the b... more

What does it really mean to get 60% of your stock picks right? Can a lifetime of successful investing create a financial problem you never expected? And how do you find your way forward when you’re not quite sure where you’re going?

Eight correspond... more

The witching hour approaches! For the fifth consecutive Halloween, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp returns to haunt Rule Breaker Investing with tales of financial terror. But this year, the ghosts of celebrity misfortunes have been repla... more

It’s football season! America’s most popular sport is in full swing, at both the NFL professional level and, of course, the college professional level. And what better time to ask whether the game we love could be even better?

Longtime sports journa... more

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Recent Guests

George Khalaf
Executive Director of the Fool Community Foundation.
Fool Community Foundation
Episode: October 2026 Mailbag: The Lighthouse
Robert Brokamp
The Motley Fool retirement expert and contributor to The Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing Podcast
The Motley Fool
Episode: Financial Horror Stories, Vol. 5: The All-Monster Edition
Kimball Crossley
Sports journalist, podcaster, high school basketball coach, MLB scout
Former MLB scout; Three Point Range podcaster
Episode: Breaking the Rules of Sports, Vol. 2: American Football
Mac Greer
Motley Fool producer and longtime Fool staffer
The Motley Fool
Episode: Market Cap Game Show: What’s Rare Earth Worth?
Yasser El-Shimy
Senior investment analyst at The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool
Episode: Market Cap Game Show: What’s Rare Earth Worth?
Andrew Gibson
Listener sharing Palantir experience and Spiffy Pops anecdote
None stated
Episode: August 2026 Mailbag: The Scores We Keep
Logan Kalanin-Adaberry
Listener discussing custodial accounts and Add Up in index funds
None stated
Episode: August 2026 Mailbag: The Scores We Keep
Ben Adams
UK Fool, co-creator of the Pet Perks podcast idea
UK Fool
Episode: August 2026 Mailbag: The Scores We Keep
Dave Ulrich
Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business; author and co-author of The Why of Work
RBL Group
Episode: Authors in August: Dave Ulrich & Why We Work

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David Gardner
Host of Rule Breaker Investing, co-founder of The Motley Fool

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Stay positive

    I see a few negative reviews here, and wonder why?

    I’ve been reading and subscribing since the early 90s when they had a newsletter. If you study and apply all the wonderful advice, and HOLD for the long term, you will not be disappointed!

    I love Motley Fool and highly recommend their honest and trustworthy approach to investing. Is it worth renewing my subscription every year? Absolutely!

    It’s sad to see people who just don’t fully comprehend the true “Foolish” principles of investing (hi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aquaman_
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show

    Timeless stock wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ken196969
    India3 months ago
  • This is no longer about investing….

    I have been listening the Rule Breaker Investing and other Motley Fool podcasts for quite a few years, but since long ago David Gardner just talks about life, butterflies and blah, blah, and nothing to do with investing… Guess perhaps He does that because when He was recommending stocks, pretty much He was wrong 90% of the times 😆 But if like me you are interested in investing rather than motivational speaking, personal reflections, psychology and philosophy, you will find this podcast useless... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ywitowururiwiwiirri
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting Investing

    The Rule Breaker Podcast is a great offering to learn the mindset of investing. And David is “enthusiastically evangelical about rational optimism!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaceTown
    United States4 months ago
  • Snap Test

    David’s insights, podcast and company certainly withstand the Snap Test in my life! Incredible show and impressive consistent optimism from David. This is clearly a winning formula for The Motley Fool mixed with his brother Tom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    panamajT10
    United States5 months ago

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Guests and formats are engaging and informative for growth-minded investors.
Listeners praise actionable investing takeaways and upbeat delivery.
Fans appreciate long-term thinking and practical stories over hype.
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October 2026 Mailbag: The Lighthouse
Q: Does it make sense to take more than the required minimum distribution in the early years to reduce future taxes?
Gardner shares Robert Brokamp's suggestion to first take the required distribution and then consider converting additional traditional IRA funds to a Roth IRA. Roth conversions can reduce future required distributions, but can increase current taxes, affect tax credits and deductions, and raise Medicare costs, so the decision depends on individual circumstances.
October 2026 Mailbag: The Lighthouse
Q: Does aiming for a 60% success rate mean trying to have 60% of stock picks beat the S&P 500, and over what period?
Gardner says the goal is to beat the market on six out of ten picks, but he is probably closer to five out of ten. His winners have historically gained enough to outweigh losses, and he frames 60% as an aspiration rather than a guarantee.
Financial Horror Stories, Vol. 5: The All-Monster Edition
Q: Are there any tests like that or systems or structures in place, Robert, or are we just making up something that should exist?
Brokamp says cognitive tests exist, and recommends updating estate plans and establishing trusted people who can monitor accounts or help manage finances if needed.
Financial Horror Stories, Vol. 5: The All-Monster Edition
Q: Should our listeners be more afraid of the monsters they already know about, or the ones they don't even realize are lurking?
Brokamp says the less-recognized risks may be more concerning because financially informed listeners may already be prepared for familiar dangers but still fail to prepare enough for others.
Breaking the Rules of Sports, Vol. 2: American Football
Q: What about the idea of deferring penalties or pocketing them for later?
Deferring could create strategic depth and reduce negative impact on the current drive, but it would require careful balancing to avoid game disruption; the general philosophy is to add flexibility without introducing chaos.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rule Breaker Investing

What is Rule Breaker Investing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running investing show anchored by a renowned value-oriented host who champions long-horizon, rule-based stock picking and accessible financial education. Episodes frequently blend deep dives into big-name growth stories with stock-specific analysis, game-show and narrative formats, and ideas about wealth, learning, and living better through disciplined investing. Guests range from AI and technology thinkers to seasoned market analysts, philosophers of metrics, and practitioners sharing real-world investing journeys, often tying lessons to broader life and business themes. The show stands out for its warm storytelling, emphasis on winners-run strategies, and willingness to experiment with formats that entertain while teaching robust ... more

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2. Robert Brokamp
3. Kimball Crossley
4. Mac Greer
5. Yasser El-Shimy
6. Andrew Gibson
7. Logan Kalanin-Adaberry
8. Ben Adams

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