David Gardner

Washington, D.C., United States

Host at Rule Breaker Investing

Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, Chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

"So if you care to find me, look to the western sky...." Chief Rule Breaker @themotleyfool.

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Articles

Motley Fool "Rule Breaker Investing" Mailbag: Better Than It Seems

1 week ago | fool.com | David Gardner

In this Rule Breaker Investing mailbag, we strive to find happiness, maintain rational optimism, and see through the dark clouds plaguing the headlines. Plus, some tips on diversifying your portfolio, voting with your wallet, and challenging the umpire. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy. A full transcript is below.
Breaking the Rules of Sports

2 weeks ago | fool.com | David Gardner

In this episode of Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks with Kimball Crossley, a sportswriter and podcaster who's been a Major League Baseball scout since 1999. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy. A full transcript is below.
Every Purchase Matters, With Fair Trade USA's Paul Rice

1 month ago | nasdaq.com | David Gardner |Mary Long

As consumers become more aware and more discerning about what they buy, companies that embrace Conscious Capitalism will enjoy an ever-growing competitive edge over those that simply look to grow profits and any cost. In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner hosts the founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, who explains how trade can be more effective than aid in improving the world's economic issues. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Rule Breaker Investing: Essays From Yesterday, Vol. 7

1 month ago | fool.com | David Gardner |Mary Long

It's time once again to dust off Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today.Β In this podcast we discuss buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back in order to be smarter about looking forward!To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
"Rule Breaker Investing" Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Favorite Words

1 month ago | fool.com | David Gardner

In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner fields listener questions and offers reflections with trademark Foolishness. Topics include: Should you use forced rankings to evaluate your portfolio? Can AI help guide investment decisions? Do Elon Musk and Tesla continue to reflect your best vision of the future? Why does following the simplest of instructions matter so profoundly? To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
Motley Fool 2025 March Market Cap Showdown Championship

1 month ago | fool.com | Andy Cross |David Gardner |Emily Flippen

It all comes down to this...the final round of the Motley Fool Rule Breaker Investing March Market Cap Showdown! Defending Champion Andy Cross has held off all contenders and pretenders, but game show survivor Emily Flippen is not one to back down from a challenge. Who will win the crown for 2025? We're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together!To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
Motley Fool Market Cap Showdown: Bill Barker vs. Emily Flippen

2 months ago | fool.com | Bill Barker |David Gardner |Emily Flippen

It's time for another round of The Market Cap Game Show on Rule Breaker Investing. Remember that market cap calculates a company's value by multiplying share price with shares outstanding, and there's much more to a company than this metric. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our beginner's guide to investing in stocks. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy.
2025 March Market Cap Showdown: Andy Cross vs. Matt Argersinger

2 months ago | fool.com | Andy Cross |David Gardner |Mary Long

It's time for another Market Cap Game Show. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our beginner's guide to investing in stocks. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy. A full transcript follows the video. This video was recorded on March 05, 2025David Gardner: This week, next week and the week after, make up our second annual March Market Cap Madness.
Rule Breaker Investing Mailbag: Simple Stocks

2 months ago | fool.com | David Gardner |Rick Engdahl

Peter Lynch taught us to buy what we know. Can successful investing be that simple? And if we know and love the companies we own, how should we go about selling them? How are we supposed to remember why we bought these stocks in the first place? All this and more in this Rule Breaker Investing mailbag with Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner!To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
Rule Breaker Investing: Pet Perks, Vol. 2

2 months ago | fool.com | David Gardner |Mary Long

From spotting hidden competitive advantages in investing to rediscovering the joy in work, this episode is packed with moments that brighten our days. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares fresh "pet perks" across investing, business, and life -- including seeing through dark clouds, the thrill of entrepreneurship, and the simple magic of a car wash.