Using this powerful formula is one of the best ways to estimate your expected returns on stocks.

In this article, we will be using a powerful formula to determine the expected returns of an investment. I use this formula in combination with my preferred valuation method the reverse DCF model. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Although the formula is easy to apply to past data, it can be quite challenging to create a forward-looking… Continue reading

One of the main reasons stocks go up is the powerful impact of Multiple Expansion.

* When I first started investing, I just didn’t understand the concept behind the Multiple and how it contributed to returns (or losses) for a stock. This is not about the investing strategy you adopt such as buying undervalued companies based on P/E or buying growth companies based on P/S. This is just a simple… Continue reading

Is learning Financial Modelling one of the most valuable first steps in stock valuation?

Financial Modelling is a process that recreates a hypothetical forecasted scenario of a company’s future operations and financials. Financial modelling uses past data and creates a summary of the company’s likely projected expenses and earnings that can guide investment decisions. Modelling is most used in corporate finance and includes using various models such as the… Continue reading

Mean Reversion is one of the more interesting investing theories you need to understand.

What is Mean Reversion? Mean Reversion is a financial theory that suggests that the prices of assets tend to move back to their long-term average or mean level. Price momentum fluctuates around the average mean, overswinging both up and down before eventually returning to the mean. This theory is based on the belief that extreme… Continue reading

Using a Margin of Safety can be one of the most practical ways to invest.

Margin of Safety is a term used to describe the difference between the current share price of a stock and its intrinsic value. In other words, it is the discount at which the stock is trading in comparison to its actual worth. The Margin of safety is not necessarily an equation but a guiding philosophy… Continue reading

What is the meaning of Intrinsic Value and why its one of the most important terms?

What is Intrinsic Value? Knowing whether you are paying a fair price for a stock can be challenging. This is where the concept of Intrinsic Value comes in. It is a measure of the true worth of an asset. This is independent of the Market Value which is determined by what investors are willing to… Continue reading

If you want better investment results you need to understand Stock Valuation.

Stock valuation is the process of determining the intrinsic value of a business. This involves analysing the financial statements and understanding the business model, assets, liabilities, revenue, and other key quantitative and qualitative metrics. By doing so, we can assess whether an asset represents a viable investment opportunity or not. The underlying factor of stock… Continue reading

The right investment process can lead to better investing decisions and make you more money.

The Investment Process is a systematic approach to investing, which can be useful for private investors who want to succeed. It’s not only reserved for professionals. You cannot rely on intuition alone in investing. You need a logical reason for why you invest in certain ideas and not others, based on reasoning and facts. This… Continue reading

One of the most powerful ways to invest is with an Investment Checklist.

The Investment Checklist is a valuable resource that private investors should consider adopting as an essential part of their Investment Process. A checklist is used at the bottom of the filter, after generating investment ideas, but before finalizing the Investment Thesis. Its purpose is to act as a pre-thesis due diligence process to quickly sift… Continue reading

What is an Investment Thesis and why is it one of the most helpful ways to invest?

An Investment Thesis is a written document that outlines why you are investing in a particular idea. It is grounded in your research and analysis and forms the cornerstone of the Investment Process. The Investment Thesis will help to explain with reasoning why you believe a certain investment is viable and how you came to that… Continue reading