Analyzing Greenblatt’s Magic Formula Strategy without Backtesting
It seems that every argument supporting Joel Greenblatt’s magic formula examines some flavor of a backtest to prove its effectiveness. The problem with backtests is that the results don’t tell the complete picture. Backtests are fundamentally flawed, so we should find other ways to validate or disprove the magic formula strategy. Backtests are dangerous indicators […]
Jean-Marie Eveillard’s Investment Strategy and Roller Coaster Performance
Jean-Marie Eveillard was Morningstar’s International Stock Fund Manager of the Year in 2001. He grew Assets Under Management (AUM) to $100 billion with his flagship First Eagle Global Fund. His track record as a money manager has been incredible. But it hasn’t always been easy for Eveillard. In fact, after beating the market for 18 […]
8 Top Investing Podcasts
The simple podcast is one of the best resources for learning the ins and outs of the markets. You can use this simple form of learning on the go, doing homework, cleaning the home, or relaxing. Podcasts allow you to focus on the many different aspects of the markets. Whether you are a beginner or […]
The Simple Way to Create Asymmetric Investing Performance
Asymmetric investing performance simply means that your gains are bigger than losses. For example, an investment that could gain 300% or more, but can only lose at most -100%, is an asymmetric opportunity. The truth is, ALL investors in the stock market can receive asymmetric results over the long term because the potential upside of […]
The Investing for Beginners Podcast – Your Path to Financial Freedom [Official]
About The Show When Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern first started this podcast in 2017, there were no top-ranked investing podcasts who catered to the beginner investor. Many newcomers might not have a background in finance. This makes investing intimidating. Dave and Andrew sought to solve those burning problems with this show. The Investing for […]
The 8 Stock Market Secrets to Success That I Wish I Knew When I First Started
Updated – 12/14/23 To get to the secret of success in the stock market takes just a few easy to remember, short phrases which are mostly well-known by seasoned investors. Some of them can be easy to forget—that’s why it’s good to go back to the basics. If you’re struggling with your performance in the […]
Comparing the P/E Ratio of Nifty 50 Companies with Today (7 Examples)
The nifty 50 companies were the most popular stocks of their time in the 1960’s and 1970’s. These 50 companies were growing so fast that investors bought them at any price, even at high P/E ratios. There were valid reasons behind these high P/E (Price to Earnings) ratios. But, as we’ll uncover today, the results […]
How to Calculate the Cost of Debt
Updated 12/19/2023 Determining a financial asset’s value is part of calculating the present value of future cash flows. To value a company, we need to have a sense of magnitude and sense of those cash flows, plus any risk associated with receiving that cash. Part of determining the future value of those cash flows is […]
Crypto and Blockchain for Beginners – It’s All About Democracy!
I’m not a crypto or blockchain expert. In fact I barely know what I’m talking about, and maybe because I’m such a crypto beginner I can explain it simply for other beginners. I always thought of crypto as an investment option. This is wrong! Crypto and the blockchain are so much more than just another […]
Save On Your Electric Bill with These Unconventional Tips
Sometimes it pays to be silly. If you’re willing to not take yourself too seriously, maybe some of these tips could help you save on your electric bill in ways you might not have thought. Before we dive in, let’s review the components of my electric bill which contributed the most to the cost. The […]
