Cash Flow is the movement (flow) of money that comes in and out of a business. Money that moves out (Spent) is known as Cash Outflows while money that moves in (Received) is known as Cash Inflows. Cash Flow is different to earnings as it is a real snapshot of when a business receives money… Continue reading
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Why is understanding the differences in Accounting Standards important?
Accounting Standards are guidelines and rules governing how corporations prepare and present their financial statements. These Standards ensure companies use the appropriate procedures and principles in their accounting methods. Without Accounting Standards, companies could report, present, and adopt any accounting method they choose which would always showcase their financial position and operations in the best… Continue reading
What is the best way to read an Annual Report and how to make sense of it?
An Annual Report is a mandatory corporate document that outlines, breaks down and reflects the company’s financial position and operational activities for the previous financial year. It gives shareholders an insight into the management actions and how the company is performing in line with the strategy set out by the leadership team. What is the… Continue reading
One of the most important areas for investors is to know how to connect financial statements.
All three financial statements are connected although they appear and are represented independently. Investors need to understand how to link the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement together. By understanding the transactions and how one change flows through to other statements investors can gain greater insights into a company’s business model. With this… Continue reading
What is the best way to read and use the Cash Flow Statement and the most important red flags?
A Cash Flow Statement is the last of the three financial statements that records all the incoming and outgoing cash of the business. It connects the income statement and the balance sheet by showing how cash has flowed throughout the business. The Cash Flow Statement unlike the other statements is a record of the actual… Continue reading
What is the best way to read and use the Balance Sheet and the most important red flags?
A Balance Sheet is one of the fundamental financial statements of a company, also known as the “Statement of Financial Position”. It is comparable to the “Net Worth” of the business and represents a snapshot of the assets, liabilities, and shareholder’s equity at a particular point in time. The Balance Sheet is the most critical… Continue reading
What is the best way to read and use the Income Statement and the most important red flags?
An Income Statement is a financial report that shows how much revenue and expenses a company accrues over a particular period. Also known as the Profit and Loss Statement, the Income Statement is one of the 3 key financial statements. This Statement gives insights into a company’s performance, operations, profitability and management efficiency. TABLE OF… Continue reading
What is the best way to build a portfolio and how to manage it?
To build a portfolio, you need to have a detailed plan that outlines the types of asset classes and returns necessary to achieve your goals. Once you have developed a strategy, you can allocate your capital across a diversified portfolio and then manage it. Building an investment portfolio has two stages – portfolio construction and… Continue reading
High Conviction and Concentrated investing is one of the most powerful ways to invest.
What is High Conviction and Concentrated Investing? High conviction and concentrated investing is a strategy that aims to identify and invest in companies that offer the highest potential for generating Alpha. This approach involves doubling down on an investor’s best ideas with the expectation of achieving above-average returns. A conviction investor holds a firmly held… Continue reading
One of the best ways to build a portfolio is with a core-satellite strategy.
A core-satellite strategy is a very popular approach to constructing a portfolio. The Investment strategy uses a mix of asset classes to create a diversified balance between long-term and short-term objectives. A core-satellite strategy is a great way to build an investment portfolio that can help to achieve the right risk-adjusted returns by blending both… Continue reading