BVPS: How Valuable is it to Know the True Value of a Stock?
The book value per share (BVPS) ratio compares stockholders’ equity to the total number of outstanding shares. In other words, this calculates a company’s per-share total assets less total liabilities. Value investors have traditionally embraced book value per share as a method of valuing different investments. Benjamin Graham, the founder of value investing, developed what […]
The 3 Main Profitability Ratios Used; with Average Industry Profitability Stats
Profit remains the goal of every business in the world, but how do we track a company’s profitability, and how do we compare the profitability of one company to another? Profitability margins help to answer both questions. Using the three main profitability margins is the fastest, easiest way to determine a company’s profitability, and the […]
How Much Should I Budget for a Car?
At times you need to treat yourself, but always make sure to calculate how much you can spend on a car before you go crazy! Are you tired of driving that old beater car around? Do you finally have some extra money and it’s time to make your first real “big kid” purchase? Or are […]
IFB238: Using Your 401k Match to It’s Fullest, and What is the Best 401k Allocation?
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we answer three great listener questions: *How to get started as a young investor under 18 *Should I invest totally in my 401k with 100% stocks, or use a different allocation, if I am under 30? *How to treat your 401k match For more insight […]
