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Practical, no-hype guides for long-term investors. Master intrinsic value, valuation methods, and how to use stock screeners effectively.
Earnings Yield: Simple Valuation Lens for Investors
Earnings yield explained (E/P): how it relates to P/E, how investors use it to compare stocks, and why it works best as a cross-check.
Utility Valuation (DDM): Why Dividend Models Fit Utilities
Utility valuation explained: why dividend discount models (DDM) are often appropriate for regulated utilities and how investors use DDM carefully.
REIT Valuation (P/FFO): How Investors Value REITs
REIT valuation explained: why investors use P/FFO, what FFO is, and how to compare REITs using fundamentals and valuation discipline.
Bank Valuation (P/TBV): How Investors Value Banks
Bank valuation explained: why investors use Price-to-Tangible-Book (P/TBV), what drives bank ROE, and how to interpret bank multiples safely.
Graham Growth Formula: Intrinsic Value with Growth Assumptions
Graham Growth Formula explained: how investors extend Graham-style valuation for growth, why assumptions matter, and how to use it carefully.
Quality-Adjusted Value: Blending Value and Business Quality
Quality-adjusted value explained: why investors combine valuation with quality metrics, and how this approach improves intrinsic value estimates.
PEG Ratio Valuation (Lynch): Growth-Adjusted P/E for Investors
PEG ratio explained: what it is, how investors use PEG to value growth stocks, and why growth assumptions can be risky.
Revenue Multiple Valuation: When Investors Use Price-to-Sales
Revenue multiple valuation explained: when investors use price-to-sales, how to interpret revenue multiples, and what to watch out for.
Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Intrinsic Value for Dividend Stocks
Dividend Discount Model explained: how DDM works, when it's appropriate, and how investors use dividends to estimate intrinsic value.
EV/EBITDA Valuation: How Investors Use Enterprise Multiples
EV/EBITDA explained: what it measures, when it's useful, and how investors use EV/EBITDA to value stocks and compare companies.
Relative Valuation: How Investors Use Multiples (P/E, EV/EBITDA)
Relative valuation explained: how investors value stocks using multiples like P/E and EV/EBITDA, how to compare peers, and common pitfalls.
Owner Earnings (Buffett Method): Valuation for Long-Term Investors
Owner earnings explained: what it means, why Warren Buffett uses it, and how investors use owner earnings to estimate intrinsic value.
Graham Number Valuation: Conservative Intrinsic Value Method
Learn the Graham Number valuation method: what it is, the formula, when it works best, and common pitfalls. A conservative intrinsic value approach for investors.
Free Cash Flow (FCF): Why Investors Care
Free cash flow explained: what FCF is, how it's calculated, and why it matters for intrinsic value and stock valuation.
ROE Explained: Return on Equity for Investors
ROE explained: what return on equity means, how to interpret ROE, and how investors use it to judge business quality.
P/E Ratio Deep Dive: How Investors Use Price-to-Earnings
P/E ratio deep dive: what it means, how to interpret it by industry, common pitfalls, and how it fits into intrinsic value investing.
What Moves Stock Prices? (Investor-Friendly Explanation)
What moves stock prices: fundamentals vs sentiment, earnings, interest rates, news, and how long-term investors should think about price changes.
Margin of Safety: The Core Concept Behind Intrinsic Value Investing
Margin of safety explained: what it is, why it matters, and how investors use intrinsic value to avoid overpaying for stocks.
Index Funds vs ETFs: What Investors Should Know
Index funds vs ETFs explained: how they work, key differences, fees, taxes, and which may fit a beginner investing plan.
Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Simple Strategy for Investors
Dollar-cost averaging explained: how DCA works, why investors use it, and how to set it up to invest in stocks consistently.
Investing 101: How to Start Investing (Beginner)
Investing 101 for beginners: what investing is, how to start, how to manage risk, and a simple plan to invest in stocks long term.
What is Intrinsic Value?
Understand intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Fundamental Analysis Guide
Analyze stocks using statements, ratios, and valuation.
DCF Valuation Explained
Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation fundamentals.
P/E Ratio Explained
Understand price-to-earnings and common pitfalls.
Dividend Investing Guide
Income investing basics and dividend metrics.
How to Use a Stock Screener
Build screens combining value, quality, and safety.
Best Stocks to Buy
Find undervalued candidates with margin of safety.
Investing Glossary
Quick definitions for P/E, EPS, ROE, DCF, and 20+ other investing terms.
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