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FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud – Energy Sector
2020-02-05
FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud on Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), Callon Petroleum (CPE), Energy Transfer (ET), Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Valero Energy (VLO) Secure Your Future Disclosure: Long ET Disclaimer: The opinions in this document are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the […]
Value Investing Is A Long-Term Strategy and Should Be Judged Accordingly
2020-01-16
Introduction Almost by definition, value investing rarely performs well in the short run. This is especially true when you are in a strong bull market like we’ve been in since March 2009. Most companies as represented by the S&P 500 are currently trading at fundamental multiples that are significantly above historical norms. Below is a […]
This is How You Can Beat the Market Without Fail
2020-01-09
Introduction With this article I am going to present several ways that investors, especially retired investors, can beat the market without fail. However, what I will be presenting may not be what you are expecting, particularly if you have a narrow notion of what beating the market means. In other words, one of my primary […]
Investing Is Hard Enough: Here Is How to Avoid Making Obvious Mistakes
2019-12-18
The Key to Avoiding Obvious Mistakes Understanding how to value a business is the key to avoiding making obvious mistakes when purchasing or selling common stocks. When you know what your investment is worth, the market cannot take advantage of your gullibility. When you don’t know what your investment is worth, markets can easily influence […]
The Right Way to Value Growth Stocks: Part 3
2019-12-11
Introduction In part 2 of this series I focused on how to value slow and moderately growing businesses. In this article, Part 3, I will shift my focus on how to value faster growing companies (growth stocks). My definition of a fast grower (growth stock) is one that has consistently compounded earnings at 15% per annum or […]
Principles of Valuation Part 2: Price Is What You Pay, Value Is What You Get
2019-12-03
Introduction “Price Is What You Pay. Value Is What You Get.” The venerable investor Warren Buffett has a real knack of putting complex concepts and ideas into simple and easily understood terms. In my opinion, his quote, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” is one of the more profound and important […]