Stock Market Nerd’s Guide to Investing
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Brad Freeman from Stock Market Nerd joins the discussion to provide his insights on various investment strategies and the importance of understanding financial statements. Brad shares his journey into the world of investing, the critical factors he considers when evaluating stocks, and the role of strong […]
How to Use Net Profit Ratio to Find a Worthy Investment
“If you do good valuation work, the market will eventually agree with you.” –Joel Greenblatt There are many methods for determining a company’s profitability. The net profit ratio is crucial since it measures how much money a business keeps after all costs are covered. Net income equals a company’s earnings, which Wall Street and analysts […]
The Complete History of Credit: From Ancient Times to the FICO Score
Credit is essential to modern finance, shaping economies and personal financial opportunities. It’s a concept as old as civilization, evolving alongside human societies to become a cornerstone of economic activity. Credit remains a controversial topic today and in the past. It has driven society forward, but at what cost? It offers benefits and costs, but […]
What We Can Learn From Warren Buffett’s Four Pillars of Investing
Warren Buffett has covered every aspect of investing over the years. Whether in one of his letters to shareholders, an interview, or an essay, a laundry list of investment tips drawn from the content can help get anyone started. From covering how to consider risk against reward, or how to consider portfolio concentration, for example. […]
Financials Demystified: Understanding Current Assets for Beginners
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode of ‘Financials Demystified,’ we dive into the world of current assets, focusing primarily on current assets and their importance in investment strategies. Learn about balance sheets, liquidity, current vs long-term assets, and popular financial ratios like the current ratio and quick ratio. We use examples […]
Warren Buffett Buys American Express
American Express was one of the turning point investments for Warren Buffett. It began his path to becoming the investor he is now. Buffett’s buying of American Express was the first of “buying wonderful companies at fair prices.” Today, American Express is one of his largest positions; over 5 decades later, he owns over 21% […]
Introduction to the Credit Rating Agencies
Introduction to Credit Rating Agencies Credit rating agencies play an important role in the global financial landscape. They assess the creditworthiness of corporations, sovereign nations, and municipal governments, influencing how daily billions of dollars are loaned and invested. Understanding how agencies like Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch operate can help you make better financial […]
Fintech 101: Intro to Financial Technology
Fintech or financial technology describes new tech that seeks to enable and improve financial services. Despite the uptick in fintech and how we use our money, many consumers and investors remain unclear about what “fintech” means. From the latest headlines proclaiming the latest disruption in business to the emerging crypto landscape, fintech occupies a large […]
How to Find Investment Ideas w/ Free Stock Screeners and Websites
Today I will show you some easy ways to find great investment ideas. These ideas will help you grow your wealth; best of all, they are free! Using free stock screeners, financial websites, podcasts, and many more resources to find fantastic investment ideas is the start of building a great portfolio. Today we will explore […]
SEC Form 4 Explained for Beginners
When a CFO buys, the market listens. One of the best ways to track how management feels about their company is to watch for insider buying or selling. The required Form 4 discloses to investors any trades that leadership makes regarding stock options. With the increase of pay for insiders (C-suite) in the way of […]
