Welcome to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m your host, Dave, joined by Andrew. Today, we’re exploring essential tools every stock picker needs, from Excel to advanced platforms like Bamsec and Finchat IO. We’ll discuss how these tools aid in understanding business operations, verifying financial data, and making informed investment decisions.
Andrew and I will share our experiences with tools like Excel and the Little Package Evaluation for financial analysis and valuation. We’ll also discuss diversifying investment idea sources, from financial statements to social media insights from Twitter and Substack.
Today’s goal is to show you how to use these tools to understand a company’s revenue generation and its potential as an investment. Whether you’re generating new investment ideas or refining strategies, this episode offers valuable advice to enhance your investing skills. Tune in to learn how to leverage these tools to advance your investment acumen.
00:00 Google helps understand businesses with tools.
05:03 Visualizing helps me understand complex concepts better.
08:58 Comparing company revenues requires adjusting for scale.
12:42 Consider investing in companies with Finviz.com.
13:32 Investment ideas from blogs and newsletters save time.
18:09 Discover investment ideas through investor portfolio analysis.
22:12 Substack offers more free content but limited information.
24:15 Use dollar sign and capital ticker symbol.
28:48 Excel simplifies financial analysis; valuable tool.
32:26 Discounted cash flow models determine future cash worth.
35:34 Estimate revenue and terminal growth rates realistically.
37:50 Comparison of financial analysis tools and platforms.
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