Active vs Passive investing refers to two different investment strategies used by investors. Active investing involves the practice of individual security selection and implements a “hands-on” approach to investing. The aim is to beat a certain benchmark or look for absolute returns. Passive investing looks to match a certain benchmark and is a “hands-off” approach,… Continue reading
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
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
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
The Value Chain is a sequence of inputs that are utilised in creating a final product or service. It can also be observed from an industry value chain perspective that makes an entire sector functional. A value chain comprises several business activities and processes that a company must undertake to sell a finished good or… Continue reading
The Scuttlebutt Method of Investing can be a critical component of the Investment Process. The idea behind “Scuttlebutting” is to collect important pieces of information from a variety of resources. It is an unorthodox way of gathering intel that forms a Qualitative analysis approach to deep research. Moving beyond the conventional quantitative, financial and valuation… Continue reading
As a part of a rigorous investment process, it is important to assess management quality before buying shares in a company. There are many ways to research and analyse qualitatively how the management team stacks up. If you are entrusting your capital to a company, it is only fair to know who will lead that… Continue reading
⚠️ This is one of my longer blogs to help break down competitive advantage. Grab a coffee and buckle up. A competitive advantage, which is also known as an economic MOAT, is a distinguishing characteristic or feature of a business that enables it to generate profits above the average and prevent competitors from significantly affecting… Continue reading
Search the world to avoid Home Country Bias. Investors should not hesitate to search the world in the hunt to find the best investment opportunities. Many investors tend to invest only in the companies and exchanges that are familiar to them. This is known as Home Bias Investing. Although there is nothing wrong with investing… Continue reading
Your watchlist is an essential tool for your investment process. It is a list of companies that meet your criteria and includes both your current positions and potential future investments. This is where the real work begins – waiting, observing, and reading constantly to identify the right opportunities to invest. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is… Continue reading
