Skip to content
My Stock Secret
My Stock Secret

Discover How to Make Money in the Stock Market. Don't be Left Out in the Rain!

  • Home
  • Getting Started
  • Terminology
  • Investment Advice
  • My Stock Performance
  • About My Stock Secret
  • Definitions
My Stock Secret

Discover How to Make Money in the Stock Market. Don't be Left Out in the Rain!

Tag: GOOGL

Stock Market History: 50 Years of Growth and Lessons

Chris Carreck, July 3, 2025March 10, 2025

Stock market history is a story of evolution, resilience, and long-term growth. Over the last 50 years, the market has transformed from a paper-based trading system to a digital, high-speed ecosystem driven by technology and globalization. While new trends, regulations, and economic cycles have shaped investing, one thing remains constant—investors…

How to Discover Stocks That Doubled Every Decade – 15 Success Stories

Chris Carreck, June 25, 2025March 7, 2025

You have probably heard of Stocks That Doubled Every Decade but is it really possible? Investing in stocks that consistently double in value every decade is the ultimate goal for long-term investors. Companies that achieve this level of sustained growth demonstrate strong fundamentals, competitive advantages, and the ability to compound…

The Ultimate Guide to the Economic Calendar for Investors

Chris Carreck, June 23, 2025March 7, 2025

Why the Economic Calendar is Important for Investors The economic calendar is an essential tool for investors, providing insights into key economic events, data releases, and policy decisions that can impact financial markets. While short-term traders closely follow economic indicators to predict market movements, long-term, buy-and-hold investors can also benefit…

Why Traditional Valuation Metrics Fail for High-Growth Stocks

Chris Carreck, May 23, 2025February 18, 2025

When analyzing stocks, investors often rely on traditional valuation metrics like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, and Dividend Yield to determine if a company is undervalued or overvalued. While these metrics work well for stable, mature companies, they often fail when applied to high-growth stocks. Take Amazon (AMZN)…

Super Investor #29: Nick Sleep – The Master of Scale Economies Shared

Chris Carreck, May 22, 2025February 17, 2025

Super Investor #29 in our series is Nick Sleep – The Master of Scale Economies Shared. Nick Sleep is one of the most intriguing yet lesser-known super investors in modern finance. As the former manager of the Nomad Investment Partnership, Sleep built a reputation for his deep, long-term conviction in a…

Are You Overpaying? How to Identify Overhyped Stocks

Chris Carreck, May 17, 2025February 16, 2025

Overhyped stocks can tempt investors with their rapid growth and media buzz, but paying too much (Overpaying) for a company can lead to disappointing returns. While some high-growth stocks justify their premium prices, others crash when reality catches up to expectations. So how do you know if you’re overpaying for…

How Many Stocks Should You Own? Quality vs Over-Diversification

Chris Carreck, May 13, 2025February 16, 2025

How Many Stocks Should You Own is About Striking the Right Balance in Your Portfolio How many stocks should you own in your portfolio? This is a fundamental question every investor faces, yet the answer isn’t always straightforward. Some investors believe in holding only a few high-quality stocks, while others…

Identifying a Moat: How to Find a Lasting Competitive Edge

Chris Carreck, May 12, 2025February 15, 2025

Investing in the stock market can be overwhelming, especially with thousands of companies to choose from. However, the most successful investors—like Warren Buffett—focus on businesses with a durable competitive advantage, also known as an economic moat. These companies have a lasting edge over their competitors, allowing them to maintain strong…

The Ultimate 10-Point Checklist for Picking Forever Stocks

Chris Carreck, April 24, 2025February 10, 2025

Long-term investing is one of the best ways to build lasting wealth. Instead of chasing short-term trends, smart investors focus on high-quality businesses that can thrive for decades—what we call “forever stocks.” Warren Buffett famously said: “If you aren’t willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think…

Why Stock Dilution Can Destroy Shareholder Value

Chris Carreck, April 21, 2025February 9, 2025

Stock Dilution, Why Does It Matter To Investors? Imagine owning a slice of your favorite pizza. Now, picture the restaurant suddenly deciding to cut that same pizza into more slices and give them to new customers—without making the pizza any bigger. Your slice just got smaller. This is exactly what…

  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 8
  • Next

Recent Posts

  • Is Coca-Cola Stock the Best Dividend Stock for Long-Term Investors?
  • The Role of Corporate Governance in Long-Term Stock Performance
  • Failing Companies: 10 Warning Signs Investors Should Never Ignore
  • The 2008 Financial Crisis: How to Protect Your Portfolio
  • Buy-and-Hold Investing: Why It’s the Best Long-Term Strategy

Recent Comments

  • Jesse T. on Getting Started with Buy and Hold Investing

Archives

Categories

  • Definitions
  • General
  • Getting Started
  • Investment Advice
  • My Stock Performance
  • Stock Market
  • Super Investors
  • Terminology

Accounts

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
©2025 My Stock Secret About My Stock Secret