Value Research Online

Learn to invest like Walter Schloss

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0530

Walter Schloss was termed a 'superinvestor' by Warren Buffett. Here is how Schloss analysed stocks and what distinguishes him from the rest

Evaluating managers

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0530

Evaluating the competence of management is a key area of stock analysis. The following points can help

How to think about businesses the Warren Buffett way

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Here is some timeless advice from Warren Buffett on how to pick good businesses to invest in

Invest in the business, not in the stock

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0530

A stock investment cannot outperform the underlying business, which is why it is important to choose the right business to bet your money on

Spotting companies with moats

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Learn why companies with moats are rich grounds for investing

The true worth of a stock

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Many investors wonder about the 'right' price of a stock. The concepts of intrinsic value and margin of safety can help

Shop for value or hold cash?

Wed, 27 May 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Investors are facing an unusual dilemma - whether to invest in stocks available cheap or to hold on to cash given the uncertainty of everything

Viral investing

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 +0530

How to use the pandemic to set your investments up for future gains

No dividends may just be a good thing for investors

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Many invest only in companies that pay high dividends, but that may not always be the right thing to do, according to Buffett

Intrinsic value according to Buffett and Munger

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Intrinsic value determines whether a stock offers value or not. But it is also one of the most confusing concepts in value investing

How to pick promising stocks amidst bad news

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0530

Bad news can cause fundamentally sound stocks to fall. Here is how you can spot such opportunities

Robber in disguise: how promoters siphon off funds

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:28:25 +0530

Here are some methods, explained with the example of CG Power, that Indian promoters use to siphon off money from their own companies

A moat with crocodiles

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0530

A moat can provide a company with sustainable revenue and high profits for a long period. Here's how to spot it

All icing, no cake: are bonuses and splits overrated?

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:55:08 +0530

Stocks often move up on announcement of a bonus issue or split. But does it make sense to invest in such a stock?

When not to ride momentum

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Investing in stocks that are racing upwards is an easy way to make money. Should you join the party?

When to really sell a stock

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:17:45 +0530

Buying a stock is just half the game. An intelligent investor should also know when to exit a stock that's no longer worth owning

When cheap is crap

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:38:59 +0530

Companies with low valuations attract many investors. But are they real opportunities or traps?

Value versus growth investing

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Value investing and growth investing are two predominant investment methods. How do they differ and which is better?

How to spot bad corporate governance

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Tracking certain financial parameters can reduce the likelihood of getting trapped in a company with shoddy corporate governance

Down in the dumps. Will it rebound?

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0530

Have you ever owned a stock that fell like ninepins and you wondered if it would ever recover? If yes, here's some help