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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 50 MIN

EP119: 7 Investing Mistakes Costing You — and How to Fix Them

from The Simply Investing Dividend Podcast · host Kanwal Sarai

In this episode we talk about the 7 most common investing mistakes people make especially in today’s economy.José Mayora is the author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots and the co-founder of the Divita Value-Growth Fund, where he serves as Senior Portfolio Manager overseeing global equity investments running the $25M fund. José is a CFA® and holds degrees in Business and Economics from the University of Virginia, as well as a master’s in Economics from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid.In our conversation, José breaks down some of the most common investing mistakes—like assuming a great company automatically makes a great investment, ignoring valuation, and letting media noise shape your decisions. Plus, José explains why focusing on cash flow—not just earnings—is essential for smarter investing.This episode is full of practical insights for long-term dividend and value investors.Jose's website: https://www.josemayora.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-andres-mayora-cfa-b3248421/Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode we talk about the 7 most common investing mistakes people make especially in today’s economy. José Mayora is the author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots and the co-founder of the Divita Value-Growth Fund, where he serves as Senior Portfolio Manager overseeing global equity investments running the $25M fund. José is a CFA® and holds degrees in Business and Economics from the University of Virginia, as well as a master’s in Economics from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid. ...

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