In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs breaks down one of the most essential - and most misunderstood - principles in all of investing: the true difference between investment and speculation.

Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Benjamin Graham, mentor to Warren Buffett and father of value investing, David explains why so many market participants think they are investing when really they are speculating - and why that confusion can lead to dangerous, unintended riaks.

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In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs revisits one of Benjamin Graham's most enduring and influential ideas: Mr Market. First introduced by Graham and later championed by Warren Buffett, the Mr Market metaphor remains one of the most effective tools for understanding market psychology, irrational price swings and the core principles behind value investing.

Whether you're new to investing or a seasoned student of Graham, this episode offers a timely reminder of the psychological forces driving markets - and how staying rational gives you the edge.

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In this episode of Intelligent Investment Today, host David Coombs explores one of the most famous episodes in financial history - Tulip Mania, the 17th century Dutch bubble that turned ordinary flower bulbs into symbols of speculative excess.

Through the lens of Benjamin Graham's value investing principles, we unpack what drove the mania, how it collapsed, and why the same psychology of greed and fear still drives markets today - from the dot-com boom to cryptocurrencies and meme stocks.

Discover what Tulip Mania teaches modern investors about intrinsic value, market psychology, and the timeless importance of asking one simple question: "How much am I paying for what I'm getting?"

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