Stock Market Infographic Shows How Eerily Predictive the Shiller P/E Is
This single stock market infographic is perhaps the biggest selling point for Robert Shiller’s method. It clearly outlines that when the Shiller P/E has been high, the market has done poorly– and vice versa. In this post, contributor Andy Shuler introduces Robert Shiller and also presents a great chart showing how the Shiller P/E has […]
Do You Save Money With a Tesla? A Deep Dive
Teslas are extremely popular nowadays. Let’s dive into whether you save money with a Tesla, and if so, how much?
Should I Reinvest Dividends? Handy Andy’s Lessons!
If you’re asking me, “should dividends be reinvested?” I am telling you that the answer is always a resounding YES! Now, if you’re asking me if those dividends should be reinvested back into the same stock that earned those dividends, that is a much different question! But don’t worry, I’m here to help cut through […]
Hey Andy – Why Do People Invest?
To someone that is not an investor in the stock market, beginning to invest can be absolutely terrifying, and guess what – I 100% understand. It’s easy to get lost in the industry jargon and the numbers people talk about and just be turned off from investing altogether, but I am here to answer the […]
IFB261: Mr. Market & Margin of Safety: Our Two Favorite Mental Models
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today’s episode, we will discuss two of our favorite mental models that every long term investors should have! These two concepts are undeniably not new and came from Graham’s seminal book, the Intelligent Investor but these mental models are timeless and will always be apt no matter […]
Mature Stocks: Dead Money? Or Safe and Reliable Investments? (2 Examples)
Investors can have strong views about mature stocks; the reality is there are tangible pros and cons to these kinds of investments. In a nutshell, mature stocks refer to companies in the “maturation” phase of their life cycle with slower or saturated growth. Usually, they also have huge profits and size. Mature stocks tend to […]
What are Quality Stocks? Do They Outperform? What are the Pitfalls?
Updated – 11/3/23 Quality stocks are a popular type of stock market factor. Quality stocks are generally defined as businesses with above average growth and lower risk (of bankruptcy). Based on these definitions, it would sound that quality stocks are always the best ones to own. But that is not always true. As with everything […]
Historical Economic Data: 25+ Years (U.S.)
Updated – 11/17/23 It’s hard to understand the economy in general because there’s so much data, and it’s so often taken out of context. We will narrow down only the most critical indicators of economic development and examine real data published by government agencies to get context on these metrics. Macroeconomic data can help make […]
What is a Good Number of Stocks to Own?
The number of stocks in a portfolio can have a major influence on your ultimate results as an investor. Because of this, every investor must answer the question: what is a good number of stocks to own? The short answer is that there is no right answer. The much longer answer is that it depends […]
Beginner’s Guide to Total Current Assets
You can use total current assets to assess a company’s financial standing. Today’s post will teach us the formulas to use and what to do with the results. The balance sheet of a business, usually referred to as a “statement of financial position,” lists the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity (net worth). The income statement, […]
