“If investing was only about revenue minus costs equals profit, we’d all be Warren Buffett by now, right?” Yet here we are, looking at companies like Broadcom or Brookfield, scratching our heads. Sales are booming. Dividends keep flowing. But... EPS (earnings per share) is falling? What gives? Today, we dive into a crucial (and misunderstood) piece of the dividend triangle: Earnings Per Share. Spoiler alert: EPS is not nearly as straightforward—or as useful on its own—as many investors …
Bull & Bear Cases for Troubled Stocks—Do you own them? [Podcast]
Some well-known companies that investors love have not been rewarding lately. Are they still worth holding? We’ll break down the bull and bear cases for these major companies. Let’s get started! You'll Learn Nike (NKE): The Sportswear Giant in a Slump Nike is a consumer discretionary stock that’s iconic in branding and marketing. Its competitive moat remains solid with strong growth potential in emerging markets and direct-to-consumer sales. However, its shift away from big retailers has …
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How Much Debt is Too Much Debt [Podcast]
Debt can make or break a company, so investors must understand how to analyze it. In this episode, we uncover the advantages and risks of debt, explain key ratios, and share concrete examples of companies handling debt well—or poorly. You'll Learn Why Debt Isn't Always Bad Debt can be a powerful leverage tool, allowing companies to fund large projects and achieve growth. Actually, avoiding debt entirely might limit a company's growth potential. Credit Ratings: A Useful But Incomplete …
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Investing Horror Stories and Zombie Companies [Podcast]
For this Halloween Special, we look back at investments that turned into horror stories and companies going nowhere, like zombies. Make sure you identify what they have in common to avoid the next, and don't miss the end with some "back from the dead" stocks! Make sure you only pick the right assets for you. Download the Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn As the name suggests, horror investing stories are the ones we all try to avoid and happen when everything turns bad. Let’s start …
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Should You Buy New Dividend Payers: Meta, Google, and Salesforce? [Podcast]
Meta, Alphabet, and Salesforce were healthy businesses making profits and seen as “the big guys.” Why did they start paying a dividend? What does it change for them... and for you? Should you grab some shares? You'll Learn Before we dive into the impact of these new dividend payers, let’s discuss their business model. Of course, we all know Meta because of Facebook and Instagram, but how would you describe it from a business point of view? When we say Google, we immediately see the …
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Add Economic Moats to Your Stock Analysis
Adding economic moats to your stock analysis can help you to develop and be confident in your investment thesis, i.e., why a stock is a good pick for your portfolio. A company’s economic moat can also shed light on loser stocks you have and don’t know what to do with. A moat is a ditch, either dry or filled with water, surrounding a castle or town, that acts as a primary line of defense. Historically, moats were used to protect our most precious asset: where we live. The term economic moat …
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