When looking into companies to invest in, it's easy to concern yourself with profits. And this can lead you to ignore the balance sheet.
But you need to pay attention to the balance sheet, particularly goodwill.
Here's why…
What is goodwill?
The balance sheet contains a company’s assets. You’ll find goodwill listed here.
Goodwill is an intangible asset. It can be a number o... ››› more
In spite of being almost impossible to do successfully, there are investors who try to time their entry and exit from the stock market.
By trying to time the market, you'll no doubt be wrong the vast majority of the time.
Here's why you should avoid market timing and what you should do instead…
Why market timing doesn’t pay off
There are some investors who’re determined to tim... ››› more
The world is running out of water. Demand is soaring, but drought is keeping supplies in some regions of the world extremely tight.
As the world faces this growing crisis, there are opportunities to profit from companies that are providing solutions to deal with the lack of water.
Read on to find out more…
The growing strain on water supplies
The UN predicts that demand for water ... ››› more
Newspapers are full of it. Everyone's got something to say about it. The South African Reserve Bank increased interest rates on 23 July 2015.
But what most people call “breaking news” is really just noise to me.
The media sells newspapers and gets TV viewers thanks to this noise. But the one thing you need to remember is that you shouldn't make ANY investment decisions based on this nois... ››› more
Once you've decided to invest in shares, the excitement of your new venture can lead you to jump in without some proper planning.
But it's vital you take time to plan your stock market journey.
Read on to find out how you should start…
The importance of an investment plan
As with many things, if you don’t have a clear plan of what you’re aiming for and how you’re going to ac... ››› more
Finding the best shares to buy is half the battle when it comes to investing. If you end up paying too much for great shares, your investment will suffer as a result.
So how can you buy the best shares at the best price?
Read on to find out…
How to find the best shares to buy
When you invest, the first thing you need to do is find the best shares to buy.
There are a number of c... ››› more
Once you decide to invest, you want to be able to find the best shares to buy. This means finding the shares that are going to perform the best.
So how can you find the best shares the stock market has to offer?
There are two main ways to go about finding them: Fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
Let's take a look at both techniques…
Finding the best shares to buy with fu... ››› more
When investing in shares, the quality of a business is of the utmost importance.
But finding the right stock to buy isn't the only thing you need to do. You need to buy shares at the right price.
So how can you work out what you should be paying for shares in a quality company?
Read on to find out…
Investing at the right price is crucial
The price you pay for a stock has a big... ››› more
Investing in shares isn't easy. After all, you want to buy the best shares out there that give you the best chance of profits.
When buying shares, you want to invest in the best quality companies out there.
So what should you check?
Read on to find out…
How to evaluate a company before investing
By doing these four things, you’ll be able to see whether a business is great, av... ››› more
Investing is all about finding great businesses to buy into.
When you buy shares, you become a part owner in a business. So it's vital you pick the best quality business to put your money to work in.
So how can you determine if a company is a great business or not?
Read on to find out…
Find the best shares to buy with this quality measure
A great way to test a business before i... ››› more
If you're looking for good investment opportunities, you need to delve into the financials of a company.
You want to check out aspects like a company's cash situation and how much it generates.
Another vital aspect is how efficient a company is with its capital. The more efficient it is, the more a company's shareholders benefit. And this is good news for you.
So how can you see how effic... ››› more
By using a straightforward way to value stocks, you can uncover the companies trading at a discount to the market or their competitors.
This way of stock valuation concentrates on cash.
Let's take a closer look…
One way to value stocks
What a company does with its cash is more important than just having cash alone. This is because cash is non-productive.
So when companies have a ... ››› more
Before you start investing your money, you should have a strategy in place.
By sticking to a strategy, you're less likely to make mistakes with your investments and give your money the best chance of growth.
So what principles should you include in your investment strategy?
Read on to find out…
Investment strategy principle #1: Asset allocation and rebalancing
When putting toge... ››› more
Have you heard of legendary investor and mutual fund pioneer Sir John Templeton?
If you haven't, let me tell you a bit about him.
John Templeton became a billionaire by pioneering the use of globally diversified mutual funds.
He was known for his investment strategy of buying stocks in times when there was huge pessimism in the markets.
He was called the "bargain hunter" for his treme... ››› more
Yesterday, you may have got a fright when you noticed how the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and stock markets across the world fell as worries over the Greek crisis hit.
When things like this happen, it brings home the risk of a stock market crash and the impact it could have on your portfolio.
So what can you do to minimise the impact of a stock market crash on your portfolio?
Read on to f... ››› more
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