Introduction AT&T reported earnings today and although they beat expectations, the stock is trading down over 2% so far. The company was light on revenues compared to 2019 but did report free cash flow for the year of $27.5 billion, slightly below the $29 billion reported in 2019. However, on a promising note to some, …
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9 – The Most Powerful Investing Force On Earth – Part B
Introduction – Investing Urban Legend has it that Albert Einstein called compounding interest the most powerful investing force on earth. Whether Albert Einstein actually said this or not is a subject of considerable debate. Nevertheless, if Elbert Einstein did not say this, we would argue that perhaps he should have. Why? Because every investor should …
8 – The Most Powerful Investing Force On Earth – Part A
Introduction The Most Powerful Investing Force On Earth Introduction Urban Legend has it that Albert Einstein called compounding interest the most powerful force on earth. Whether Albert Einstein actually said this or not is a subject of considerable debate. Nevertheless, if Albert Einstein did not say this, we would argue that perhaps he should have. …
7 – Utilizing Various Valuation Metrics in FAST Graphs to Make Better Investment Decisions
Introduction – Valuation Metrics FAST Graphs is an acronym for Fundamentals Analyzer Software Tool. As such, this powerful stock research tool was designed and created to help investors research stocks deeper and faster. Importantly, FAST Graphs do not attempt to dictate fair value, instead, they are designed to reveal fair value. In this regard, it …
Not All Dividends Are the Same Even When Their Yield Is Similar
Dividend Investing Not All Dividends Are The Same When it comes to dividend investing – not all dividends are the same, and the better informed the investor is, the better the investment decisions they can make. But being an informed investor can be a very arduous task, and some would even say that conducting research …
5 – The P/E Ratio Demystified
Introduction P/E Ratio The most utilized metric to value a stock is the P/E ratio. In its simplest form, that is simply the price of the stock divided by the earnings-per-share. It is a valuable valuation metric, because in the long run a company’s stock price will correlate with its earnings. But the real question …
4 – Introduction to Understanding Stock Values
Introduction Although we can learn a great deal about stock values from analyzing the past, we can only invest in the future. Therefore, estimating future value is the key to long-term success. However, valuation is a puzzle and by utilizing the many metrics available you can put all the pieces together into a beautiful picture …
3 – Is That A Great Balance Sheet Or What?
Introduction – Balance Sheet Before you ever invest in a stock, you need to know if the company behind the stock is a quality business. A quick and easy way to determine that is to check out the company’s balance sheet. However, how do you know if the company has a good balance sheet or …
2 – How Financial Statements Work Together
Introduction With this FAST Graphs Value-You Academy Introductory Video we will be illustrating how financial statements work together and how companies produce their financial reports. The three primary statements are the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement. The video will show how the statements are generated and how they interact. The …
1 – FAST Graphs Value-You Academy Introduction Video
Introduction to Value-You Academy Please accept this introduction video to the forthcoming FAST Graphs Value-You Academy. This is a short introduction of several videos to follow. Try FAST Graphs for Free