The 7 Types of Capital Allocation and What They Mean for Shareholders

Updated 9/3/2023 “Capital allocation is a senior management team’s most fundamental responsibility. The problem is that many CEOs don’t know how to allocate capital effectively. The objective of capital allocation is to build long-term value per share.” Michael Mauboussin As we will see, job number one for CEOs remains capital allocation because those decisions drive […]

Hidden Gems: A ‘Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits’ Book Summary

Updated 8/25/2023 I’ve been putting together some chapter summaries with key highlights for the book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Phil Fisher.  It only makes sense for me to go through and highlight some of the key takeaways that I have had from reading and summarizing the book! 6 Key Takeaways 1- Create your […]

Beginner’s Guide to the Yahoo Finance Numbers (Updated)

Updated 7/12/2023 Let’s assume you are an absolute beginner when it comes to using ticker systems like Yahoo Finance. The world of stock investments might seem confusing and overwhelming, with plenty of symbols and slang. Don’t worry. I’ve broken down the basics to the stock market before, with my beginner’s guide having been viewed over […]