The last blog explored how an investor must approach ratio analysis. In this blog, I will demonstrate this approach using the Debt-to-Equity Ratio. As a quick recap of what we saw in the last blog, an investor should know the following for a ratio: Firstly, the type of ratio, which classifies it as a liquidity …
This blog delves into Financial Ratio analysis, a crucial technique in Financial Statement Analysis. In our previous blogs, we examined (1) The different steps in stock analysis, where Financial Statement Analysis was one of the steps, and (2) The different techniques in Financial Statement Analysis. (Featured image credits: Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/scientific-calculator-on-wooden-surface-220301/) Now, let’s explore …
In the last blog, we learned that Financial Statement Analysis acts as a window through which investors can observe the financial performance of a company. To better comprehend this blog, I encourage you to read the earlier blog titled “Stock Analysis Framework“. This analysis deals with hard information and holds a central position in a …
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In stock investing (or trading), there are many stock analysis approaches like technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and momentum approach. Based on duration, there are short and long-term investing. When it comes to long-term investing, an investor needs to consider many aspects (or dimensions). A few are: Growth prospects of the stock Competition scenario Management analysis …
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Are you a long-term investor in the stock markets who makes your own stock picks? Then this blog on the analysis of a 10 year financial summary will be very much useful to you. (Featured image credits: Photo by Artem Podrez) As an investor, you identify stock names through a screener or one of your friends. …
Are you a long term Investor? If ‘Yes’, this blog will introduce you to a little known but powerful tool – Auditor’s Report. (Featured image credits: Photo by Tumisu) Auditor’s Report is a gold mine for investors. It provides a lot of information that aids in many investment-related decision points and financial statement analysis. However, …
In this blog, I will visually present 10 easily accessible sources of data for industry analysis. (Featured image credits: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay) In the last blog, I covered 18 questions to do Industry Analysis. As you read the last blog you might have seen it as more of an academic exercise. You could …
In this blog, I will explore the process of conducting industry analysis by addressing 18 key questions that help investors gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s outlook for investment. (Featured image credits: Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay) In the last blog, we discussed the differences and importance of sector and industry analysis. We …
In this blog, we will discuss the importance of sector and industry analysis. (Featured image credits: Image by Elf-Moondance from Pixabay) Warren Buffett, in his 2007 letter to his shareholders, classified businesses into three categories: great, good, and gruesome. The most straightforward option for an investor is to invest in great and good businesses (at …
Hi Friends, I’m Venkatesh Jayaraman, a Personal Finance enthusiast, an Investor, and a Productivity / Time Management Strategist. Thank you for visiting! Welcome to my first blog post. I’ve been investing over the last several years and have learned a lot along the way. I’m passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals, and I …
