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Jul 21, 2024 9:21 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to minimize market risk or portfolio management options for equity investors.
When it comes to market risk minimization, two principles come into play: diversification and right asset allocation. First, let's start with diversification. You may have heard the expression, "don't put all your eggs in one basket." This applies to the diversification principle, meaning that it is...
Jul 15, 2024 7:15 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to define investor confidence through US treasuries and one amazing bond trading strategy.
Investor confidence towards the stock market depends on many factors, including macro trends, larger companies' financial reports, corporate actions, and the cost of money. While it is clear for many investors how to track the dependency between corporate reports, macro and micro factors, and stock ...
Jul 5, 2024 10:32 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to find your next GME stock. Select great stock with huge upside potential using FMP tools.
Why GME stock was so popular? Let me share one simple way of finding your next GME stock but with great growth potential and strong fundamentals. Before we start, let me make one quick reminder: GameStop is a stock ideal for intraday trades, and its price is driven by speculative capital and hig...
Jun 28, 2024 3:11 PM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to Use Financial Modeling Prep API to Analyze Earnings Reports
Earnings surprises can have a significant impact on stock prices. When a company's earnings report exceeds or falls short of analysts' expectations, it can lead to substantial price movements. In this article, we'll explore how to use the Financial Modeling Prep API to analyze earnings surprises and...
Jun 14, 2024 10:44 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to set Stop-Loss and Take-Profit for your selected stock.
In this article, I will teach you how to set your stop-loss and take-profit levels. But before we dive into the process, let me explain what a stop-loss and take-profit are. In stock trading, stop-loss and take-profit are crucial tools used to manage risk and optimize profits. Stop-loss is a p...
Jun 1, 2024 7:14 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to get Analyst Target Prices for Your Selected Stock and Which Target Price to Use for Assessing Stock Growth Potential
Today, I will demonstrate how you can access analyst target prices for your chosen stock and provide my recommendations on how to use these target prices correctly in your stock analysis. A stock target price is an analyst's projection of a stock's future price, based on factors such as company perf...
May 28, 2024 3:51 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to extract company EPS estimates, what they are, and why they are important.
Before we jump to EPS extraction, let me explain what it is and why EPS is important. Then I will show you how to extract company EPS data, including estimates and actuals, as well as the company's expected report dates. So, let's see what EPS is. EPS, or earnings per share, is a company's net in...
May 17, 2024 4:39 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
How to understand what people think of your selected stock and whether your stock will be popular.
I have already explained how to calculate a stock's target price and build a basic stock fair value calculator app, even if you don’t have programming skills. You can read the article on stock target price calculation to follow step-by-step guidance and build that app. Read it before extracting the ...
May 14, 2024 11:41 AM - Sanzhi Kobzhan
The easiest way to calculate stock’s target price and why the target price is important.
A stock's target price, also known as its fair value, is an indication of what a share can cost based on the company’s forecasted financial statements. It is important to know a stock's fair value to find undervalued stocks with great growth potential. Let's consider how investment analysts calculat...
Dec 9, 2023 12:55 PM - Parth Sanghvi
Timeless Wisdom for Life and Investing: 6 Lessons from Morgan Housel's "Same As Ever"
In his latest book, "Same As Ever," financial author Morgan Housel offers valuable insights on investing and navigating life's complexities. Drawing on his vast experience and timeless wisdom, Housel provides six key lessons that can help you achieve long-term success and fulfillment, both financial...
Nov 1, 2023 3:20 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Choose the Right Valuation Model for Your Needs
Different Types of Valuation Models Valuation models are used to estimate the value of an asset. They can be used to value a variety of assets, including companies, projects, and real estate. There are many different types of valuation models, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The most ap...
Oct 30, 2023 9:45 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Build a Stock Portfolio: A Comprehensive Guide
Building a stock portfolio can be a daunting task, especially for beginners. But it doesn't have to be. With a little planning and research, you can create a portfolio that meets your investment goals and risk tolerance. What is a Stock Portfolio? A stock portfolio is a collection of stocks fr...
Oct 30, 2023 4:30 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Invest in Growth Stocks
Growth stocks are stocks of companies that are expected to grow at a faster rate than the overall market. These companies are typically smaller and newer than established companies, and they may be operating in new or emerging industries. Growth stocks can be a great way to generate h...
Oct 29, 2023 7:55 AM - Parth Sanghvi
The Most Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Making financial mistakes is a normal part of life. However, there are some common financial mistakes that can be easily avoided. By being aware of these mistakes, you can make better financial decisions and save yourself a lot of money in the long run. 1. Not having a budget One of the most c...
Oct 29, 2023 7:46 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Use Technical Analysis to Predict Market Movements: A Comprehensive Guide
Technical Analysis is the study of historical price and volume data to identify patterns and trends that can be used to predict future market movements. It is a popular tool used by traders and investors at all levels, and it can be used to trade a variety of financial instruments, including stocks,...
Oct 28, 2023 4:04 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Create a Diversified Portfolio
Introduction A diversified portfolio is essential for any investor who wants to reduce risk and maximize returns. By investing in a variety of different asset classes and sectors, you can reduce your exposure to any one asset class or sector. This is important because different asset classes and ...
Oct 26, 2023 12:51 PM - Rajnish Katharotiya
How to Sign Up and Use a Free Stock market data API
Navigating the world of APIs might seem daunting at first, but fear not! If you're wondering how to harness the potential of APIs and pull valuable data effortlessly, you're in the right place. Today, we'll walk you through the process in just three simple steps, with a focus on the real-time API pr...
Oct 26, 2023 12:50 PM - Rajnish Katharotiya
How to pull Investment Valuation Ratios using Python
Making an investment decision is as hard as it is important. Using solid investment valuation ratios can help make the decision much easier. In a previous article, we explained what investment valuation is and 5 crucial investment valuation ratios to be familiar with. In this article, we simply expl...
Oct 26, 2023 12:41 PM - Rajnish Katharotiya
How to pull Financial Debt and Leverage Ratios using Python
In business, debt is an essential partner to investment from shareholders to finance business growth. If a company spots an opportunity in the market and needs money to go after it, they need to source this from creditors and investors. However, unlike investment from investors, debt is usually take...
Oct 25, 2023 3:57 AM - Parth Sanghvi
How to Build a Financial Model from the Ground Up: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction: A financial model is a digital representation of a company's financial performance. It is used to forecast future revenue, expenses, and cash flow. Financial models are used by businesses of all sizes to make better financial decisions, plan for growth, and raise capital from invest...
