Hosted by Matt DePaola · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 25 episodes
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Fundamentals Unfiltered is where real-world business, investing, and financial education finally make sense. Each week, we break down fundamental investing principles, financial statements, and business strategy — and connect them to what’s happening in the markets and headlines today. Whether you're a retail investor, small business owner, or just financially curious, you'll get practical lessons and clear insights that help you think long-term and build real financial confidence. Hosted by Matt with the Fundamental Investing Institute.
Matt DePaola hosts Fundamentals Unfiltered, a business show with 25 episodes published.
This week’s episode is a shorter, focused macro explainer on why gold and silver often absorb market uncertainty. Gold and silver have been reaching record highs — but what’s really driving the move? In this episode of F
What actually anchors inflation expectations in a world without the gold standard? In this episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt examines why Federal Reserve independence is central to economic stability, and why poli
Warren Buffett didn’t become Warren Buffett by accident. In Episode 23 of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt continues his series on Warren Buffett by focusing on the moment he became the Warren Buffett — when he took control
Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026. In this episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt begins a two-part reflection on Buffett’s remarkable career by focusing on his earl
In this year-end episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt reflects on the major market themes of 2025 — without relying on forecasts or year-ahead predictions. The discussion covers the rally in gold and silver, private
In Episode 20 of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt analyzes the Federal Reserve’s recent 25 basis point rate cut, dissent within the FOMC, and why bond markets are signaling skepticism toward further easing. The episode expl
This week on Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt breaks down two major stories shaping markets: - The escalating takeover battle for Warner Brothers Discovery Netflix’s $72B cash-and-stock bid sets off an unexpected contest wi
This episode covers Bitcoin’s sharp reversal, the breakdown of Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury strategy, and why MicroStrategy may be removed from the MSCI index. Matt also examines Jason Zweig’s reporting on illiquidi
In this holiday-week episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt reflects on the life and legacy of Charlie Munger—Warren Buffett’s longtime partner and Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, who died at age 99 in late Novemb
This week, Matt breaks down The Economist’s “Seven Deadly Sins of Corporate Exuberance,” covering crypto-leveraged balance sheets, meme-driven valuations, circular AI investment loops, debt-gluttonous M&A, patriotic capi
Jeff Gundlach’s macro outlook, Warren Buffett’s quiet farewell, and the rising age of first-time homebuyers — Matt explores what these signals mean for investors and the broader economy. Plus, a Buffett-approved book rec
Matt breaks down the Fed’s 25 bp rate cut and the end of quantitative tightening — what it means for liquidity, inflation, and credit markets. Then he dives into The Financial Times piece, “Big Tech’s Market Dominance Is
Gold tumbles after a record run, inflation lingers, and AI reshapes the job market — Matt explains what it all means for investors. Gold’s sharp reversal, the Fed’s coming rate cut, and the rise of AI-driven business str
In this episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial markets — and what it could mean for investors long-term. He explores how the AI ecosystem, led by OpenAI, i
In this episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt dives into Kevin Warsh’s recent Barron’s interview, exploring what his views could mean for the future direction of the Federal Reserve. Warsh—one of the leading candidate
In this episode, Matt unpacks key stories from The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Barron’s, and The Economist—connecting macro trends to real investment risks. He covers the economic ripple effects of the governme
In this week’s episode, Matt dives into market headlines from September 30, 2025, highlighting the looming government shutdown and its muted impact on markets. The main focus is on "The Credit Market is Humming, and that
In this episode of Fundamentals Unfiltered, Matt unpacks the Fed’s recent quarter-point rate cut and what it reveals about the central bank’s dual mandate—price stability vs. maximum employment. With inflation still abov
In this episode, Matt from Fundamental Investing Institute dives into the latest FOMC news, discuss the implications of the Charlie Kirk tragedy, analyze the roles of Lisa Cook and Stephen Myron, and unpack Katie Martin’
During a relatively slow news week, Matt discusses how many influencers highlight the upside of small business acquisitions while downplaying the risks. Drawing on his own experience as a fractional business owner, he br
Warren Buffett
1 appearance on this show
Matt
Dungeon Master · The PreMo Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Warsh
Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics · Hoover Institution
1 appearance on this show
Ruchir Sharma
Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital
1 appearance on this show
Jim Chanos
Chanos & Co.
1 appearance on this show
Ed Yardeni
Yardeni Research
1 appearance on this show
Katie Martin
food security expert and author · Financial Times
2 appearances on this show
Stephen Miran
White House chief economist
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Cook
Principal Research Analyst · Federal Reserve
1 appearance on this show
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Fundamentals Unfiltered is hosted by Matt DePaola. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 25 episodes.
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