Posts Tagged ‘equity analysis’
#1 of the Top 9 Valuation Mistakes: Overly Optimistic Revenue Forecasts
During my career, I built highly complex and detailed financial models early on as an analyst, but I later realized that the increased complexity surrounding such models rarely translates into increased accuracy. This series of articles is somewhat inspired by that revelation: I’m going to expand on the Top 9 Valuation Mistakes and reveal how…
Read Full PostQuestions to Expect in a Case Competition
Part 1 of 6: Revenue Questions Over the years, I’ve been a judge in various case competitions from the CFA Research Challenge to the SCG Bangkok Business Challenge at Sasin. On top of sitting on that side of the ‘bench’, I’ve also racked up thousand hours of presenting experience as a sell-side analyst to fund…
Read Full PostWhat to Expect on the CFA Level 2 Exam
If you’re reading this then you’ve already probably passed your CFA Level 1 exam and are getting ready to register and study for Level 2. (Either that or you’re getting yourself prepared for the long road to CFA charterholder status well in advance of all three!) As discussed in the first blog post of this…
Read Full PostA Complete Guide to the CFA Equity Investments Topic
Of the many degrees and credentials a financial professional can hold, the designation of CFA charterholder could be considered the ‘gold standard.’ Many candidates even waive graduate school in favor of the CFA exams due to the rigorously focused Candidate Body Of Knowledge (CBOK) that must be learned to pass all three levels. Though the…
Read Full PostThe Difference Between Stock Value and Stock Price
It’s easy to assume that a company’s stock value correlates with its price, but this isn’t always the case. There’s an important distinction between the two. When considering any investment, investors should carry out due diligence to understand the difference between the two and know exactly why it matters. A company’s stock price can be…
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