Using a DCF Model to Value a Stock
Investors are inherently predicting the future. Whether with an individual stock or a basic index fund, deciding to park your savings in a financial asset means you are making a bet about the future value of that asset. Otherwise, why would you buy it? Suppose you treat stock analysis as no different than analyzing a […]
IFB335: A Comprehensive Look at Five Vital Valuation Metrics for Investors
Welcome to episode 335 of the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive into a comprehensive discussion about five valuation metrics that can help investors understand the value of a company. They start by explaining the simplest and most frequently used shortcut for evaluating stocks, known as the price to earnings […]
IFB334: Finding Investing Inspiration – Analyzing the Top Companies of the Year, Year After Year
Welcome back to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today’s episode, Dave and Andrew delve into the concept of “draft classes” for companies, analyzing the top-performing companies of various years and discussing the implications for investors. They examine the performance of companies like Amazon, Nvidia, AMD, and others, and explore the lessons that can be […]
Investing for the Next Generation: A Conversation with Matthew Roseberry
Dave: Welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast. I’m your host Dave, joined by my co-host Andrew. Today, we present a compelling episode with Matthew Roseberry.Andrew: Matthew, an author and self-taught investor inspired by investing legends Buffett and Munger, shares his journey and strategies that simplify investing for the younger generation.Dave: Beyond numbers, it’s the […]
IFB333: Free Financial Tools – Accessing Relevant Ratios and Revenue Sources
On episode 333 of the Investing For Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew dive into three great listener questions. They start with Tyron’s inquiry about evaluating stocks in the European market and discuss the implications of currency differences and accounting practices. They then address Sergio’s question about free financial ratio tools, offering recommendations like Quickfs.net and […]
IFB332: Listener Q&A – From Paycheck to Paycheck and Starting to Invest
In the latest episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew tackle key listener questions about investing and finance. The episode kicks off with advice for a listener named Danny, who is living paycheck to paycheck despite having no debt. Andrew and Dave discuss the importance of starting to save for retirement, offering […]
Reading the Numbers: How to Analyze a Stock as a Beginner
Gross margin. Marketable securities. Earnings per share. These are all words you will find on the financial statements of publicly traded companies. Otherwise known as stocks. If you’ve never taken an accounting course, you likely have no idea what these terms mean. Analyzing stocks can be daunting for first-timers. There is foreign-sounding language, confusing SEC […]
IFB331: 6 Ways to Avoid Buying High and Selling Low
Welcome to The Investing For Beginners Podcast, I’m Dave and with me is Andrew. In episode 331, we’re diving into the crucial role of conviction in investing. Learn why knowing the reason behind your investments can help you stay the course during market volatility and aid in building wealth over time.We’ll share tips on how […]
The Limitations of The P/E Ratio
If you have learned basic stock analysis, odds are you have learned the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E). A simple equation you can build for any company, the P/E tells you what multiple a stock is trading at compared to its current earnings power. It gives you a quick snapshot of how investors are valuing a business. […]
IFB330: Balancing the Art and Science in Valuation
Welcome back to The Investing For Beginners Podcast, episode 330! I’m Dave, and with me is my co-host Andrew. Today, we’re unpacking the significance of ROIC and price to free cash flow in company analysis. Understanding these numbers could be the difference between picking a gem and falling for a dud. We’re also exploring the […]
