#230: Investing Insights from the Ancient World

The Ms. Frizzle of investing is back, and this time, he’s taking you to the ancient world. You’ll learn about the origins of money lending in Babylon, the love for speculative investing in the Roman Empire, and the birth of stocks in 13th-century Venice.When Marco Polo returned from China he brought more than spices and noodles, he also brought an understanding of paper money and credit. Inspiring the first stock market in Amsterdam, built to support the Dutch East India Company.Tune in to hear how these titans of the past fueled innovation and used their wealth to build a brighter future.Are you ready to start your investment journey? MyWallSt would love to help.To thank our loyal listeners, all MyWallSt products are 20% off with code: STOCKCLUB20Click here to join Horizon.Monthly pricing is now available.Become a successful investor by checking out all the content MyWallSt has to offer:📩 Email us: [email protected]📚 Learn the fundamentals of investing by downloading our free Learn app: https://bit.ly/3DXPOz7💻 Keep updated on stock market news by visiting our blog: https://mywallst.com/blog/🎧 Tune in to our podcast Stock Club to stay updated on weekly news: https://mywallst.com/stock-investment-podcast/🎉 Follow MyWallSt on social:🐦 Twitter: @MyWallStHQ💃 TikTok: @MyWallSt📸 Instagram: @MyWallSt🖥️ Facebook: @MyWallSt👔 LinkedIn: MyWallSt00:00 Intro02:04 The Legacy of Chuck Feeney06:41 The Beginning of Investing13:57 The Rise of the East India Trading Company16:21 Wealth Should be Used to Better Society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.