stock market
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Importance of leveraging during your investing journey (The Ultimate Guide)
In the realm of personal finance, leveraging refers to the strategic use of borrowed funds to invest or finance various ventures with the aim of potentially achieving higher returns or meeting financial goals. While leveraging can offer opportunities for growth & wealth accumulation, it also carries inherent risks that should be carefully considered. This comprehensive guide aims to explore the pros and cons of leveraging in your individual financial journey, empowering you to make informed decisions and strike the right balance between risk and reward. Table of Contents Understanding Leveraging What is Leveraging? Leveraging, in simple terms, involves using borrowed money (debt) to supplement your existing funds for investments or…
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ChatGPT: All in One Financial Advisor [Leveraging AI]
In today’s fast-paced world, individuals are constantly seeking effective ways to manage their finances and plan for a secure future. One innovative solution that has gained significant attention is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, to enhance financial planning processes. ChatGPT, powered by advanced language models like GPT-3.5, GPT-4 etc, offers a unique opportunity to engage in interactive conversations and obtain personalized financial advice. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how individuals can effectively leverage ChatGPT for financial planning, ensuring a solid foundation for their financial well-being. Table of Contents Understanding ChatGPT and its Benefits ChatGPT is an AI language model designed to simulate natural conversations with…
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Cash flows: For higher Stock Returns (Fundamentals)
When it comes to investing in the stock market, one crucial aspect that can significantly impact your returns is the cash flows of the companies you choose to invest in. Cash flows provide a clear picture of a company’s financial health and its ability to generate sustainable profits. It forms part of the Reports Troika that needs to be considered while investing in stocks, the other two being the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement. In this article, we will delve into the importance of cash flows in picking stocks for higher returns, highlighting the key factors investors should consider. Understanding Cash Flows Cash flows represent the movement of money…
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Balance Sheets: Company Financial Health (Fundamentals)
Balance Sheets of the companies form one of the fundamental factors when it comes to investing in the stock market, out of the several crucial factors which are considered. This is one part of the Reports Troika of a company which will help in picking the right stock for investing, the other two being Income Statement and The Cash Flow. A balance sheet provides investors with valuable insights into a company’s financial health, stability, and potential for future growth. In this article, we will learn about what is a balance sheet and its significance in the stock market and highlight why they should not be overlooked by savvy investors. What…
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Income statement – A keystone in the stock analysis (Fundamentals)
The income statement is one of the Reports Troika that indicates the financial status of a company and is a key document in the process of Fundamental Analysis. The other two being the Balance Sheet and the Cash flow statement. Today our discussion revolves around the Income statement, synonymous with the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement. What is an Income Statement? The P&L statement is usually published quarterly & annually to show if the organization has made profit or loss during the period. Further, It is crucial to publish, as it promotes transparency, builds confidence among the stakeholders like business owners, organizational management, shareholders as well as consumers. To put…
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7 Financial ratios that help you pick great stocks (Analysis)
Fundamental Analysis plays a major role while picking a stock for investment. Typically the present financial decisions are taken keeping in view of the past performance of the company, to decide the future value that it brings to the investors. Financial Ratios give us information about the company’s past performance and form a significant part of the fundamental analysis. Financial Ratios List Here are some of the financial ratios that can be looked at while picking up great stocks for investing. 1. Price to Earnings (PE): It is a comparison between share price to the earnings per each share. It gives an idea of whether the share of a company is…
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How to pick the right stock? (Analysis)
Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People says, “You are a product of your decisions, not your circumstances” emphasizing the importance of decision making in our success or failure. Our decisions become all the more important when it comes to investing in stocks. Everybody aims for a 2-bagger, 3-bagger, or a multi-bagger but fundamentally it is our decision to pick a stock that is earning us money. So let’s come to the real question, how do we arrive at a decision to pick a particular stock? There are different ways but primarily categorized as – Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis. Fundamental Analysis is important to…
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Top 5 books: financial intelligence all in one (Must read)
“A good book is a good friend” is a well-known proverb. This is an absolute truth when it comes to the financial realm. Although we have many books that deal with personal finance, investing strategies, and wealth, some books have the potential to create a larger and stronger impact on our minds. Below are some such books, that can expand your thought process and make you think in a much broader perspective. Here we go, starting with the book written by the famous investor of the 20th century, Benjamin Graham. He is also called the “father of value investing” and also well known as “the guru” of Warren Buffet. The Intelligent…
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Is Stock Market really a scary place? (to invest)
Ever wondered why many people think of the stock market as a scary place? This is the question that I’ve tried to peruse many a time. During my graduation days and early career phase, many of my relatives, friends aren’t aware of the stock market as an investment option at all. Whoever knew about it, had shown aversion towards. And that list also includes me. Even today there are many who come under such categories and who knows, they too might’ve got the same question within their minds. The general perception – Stock Market There are varied reasons for this, and some of them are also valid. When it comes…
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