Big "F" Finance

Ep 3: Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars

We've probably all heard it recently mentioned on the news, but what’s the real story behind Trump’s love of tariffs, and what’s he proposing this time around? In this episode, we break down the history of the U.S.-China trade war, how tariffs have impacted American consumers and businesses, and why Biden has kept many of Trump’s policies in place—collecting billions in taxes along the way. We also dive into Trump’s bold ideas, like introducing universal tariffs, examine the challenges of re-shoring, and the future of global trade. Finally, we look at the effects of these policies on financial markets (you are all future investors, after all!) Send feedback to bigffinance@gmail.com Follow us on socials: @bigffinance Trump soundbite credits (where due) to Bloomberg and Fox. Sound effect from Free Sound Community.

Ep 2: How Much is That Stock in the Window? A Valuation Deep Dive (The Basics Part 2)

What makes a stock worth its price? In this episode of Big "F" Finance, we peel back the layers of stock valuation—exploring what drives prices, how investors think about fair value, and why the market doesn’t always match reality. Note that this episode is absolutely packed-to-the-brim with information. Please don't let that be overwhelming! Feel free to pause, replay, and rewind if you need to cover a concept again! Even though I know many of you are new to financial markets, this info is truly very useful and I didn't want to withhold it (and if you can understand everything in this episode, where I am really throwing you in the deep-end, you will be operating at a similar level to many new analysts). Moreover, you are MORE than welcome to use this episode as a reference, and I would encourage you to listen through (just to get the ideas in your head), and then come back to any given relevant section when it is of use to you. Useful Timestamps: * Why do we need stock valuation, anyway? (1:45) * What is it that the stock price actually represents? (4:45) Fundamentals: * Tool 1: Price-to-Earnings Ratio (7:00) * Tool 2: Price-to-Book Ratio (12:35) * Tool 3: Dividend Yield (14:50) * Tool 4: Price-to-Earnings-Growth Ratio (17:50) * Tool 5: Debt-to-Equity Ratio (20:43) Intangible Factors: * The value of good leadership and consequences of bad (22:55) * Moats (and not the castle/dragon ones) (25:25) * Market sentiment (26:30) * When to trust your gut feeling (27:35) Wrap-Up: * How to put what you’ve learned into practice (29:30) Additional Resources: * Bloomberg (particularly the Odd Lots podcast and news) * Financial Times * Finviz * CNBC * The Wall Street Journal * Investopedia Credit where due to Free Sound Community for the SFX, and to General Electric's 1986 marketing team for the jingle. Note - I am not a financial advisor - please speak to a licensed professional for more on your specific circumstances (of which I have no knowledge). This podcast is of an informational and educational nature only, and is NOT to be used as financial advice.

Ep 1: The Basics (Stocks, Markets, and Alphabet Soup)

Welcome to Episode 1 of Big "F" Finance! In this kickoff episode, we’re laying the foundation for your financial journey. We’ll break down the basics—what stocks are, how markets operate, and why key benchmarks like the S&P 500 matter. Plus, we’ll explore practical steps to help you start dipping your toes in markets. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your knowledge with a cheeky fun fact (like how many stocks the S&P500 ACTUALLY has), this episode has something for you! Feedback is greatly appreciated, so please reach out on social media @bigffinance on Instagram, or directly to bigffinance@gmail.com. Credit to Bloomberg Markets for the short soundbite (used in line with Fair Use rules!).

Trailer: Welcome to Big "F" Finance & Who Am I?

Hello and welcome to the first trailer episode of Big "F" Finance! In this short and sharp episode I go over the main goals for the podcast, a little bit about myself, and what is to come! I'm super excited to have the opportunity to share what I know with you all, and given that I got a microphone for Christmas (which definitely won't be used for music recording), I figured it was the perfect time to follow through on my long-held dream of having a podcast. My ability to audio-engineer said podcast will hopefully improve with time! All of our episodes will be somewhere in the 20-30 minute range, and we'll kick off with a few explainers on market basics (what is a market? what is a stock? how do bonds work?) before diving into more nitty gritty topics. Feel free to contact me if you have any feedback or want to get in touch at bigffinance@gmail.com :) Disclaimer: I am NOT a financial advisor, and so any discussion will be educational in purpose and general in nature, and is not meant to be taken as personalised investing advice. The views represented are my own and don't reflect any of any past employer or past/current educational institution. Please take into account your own situation when making investment decisions, and seek out licensed support where relevant. I'm just a girl who loves markets.