Do Technical Indicators Help Long-Term Investors? Many investors believe technical indicators are only useful for short-term trading. However, some technical indicators—when used correctly—can offer valuable insights even for buy-and-hold investors. While fundamental analysis is the backbone of long-term investing, understanding certain technical signals can help with better entry points, trend…
Why ROIC Matters in Buffett’s Stock Picks
ROIC is Warren Buffett’s go-to metric for spotting quality stocks that deliver long-term value. When Buffett bought See’s Candies in 1972 for $25 million, its high Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) signaled a business that turned modest capital into massive profits—eventually generating over $2 billion in earnings for Berkshire Hathaway….
How to Spot Undervalued Stocks Like Warren Buffett
Undervalued stocks are the holy grail for buy-and-hold investors seeking long-term wealth. Imagine snagging a gem like Coca-Cola (KO) at a bargain, as Warren Buffett did in 1988, and watching it grow into a cornerstone of your portfolio. That’s the power of spotting undervalued stocks—paying less than a company is…
Tracking Your Portfolio Performance Correctly & What Is a Good Return?
Why Measuring Portfolio Performance Matters Investing is not just about picking the right stocks—it’s also about evaluating how well your portfolio performs over time. But how do you measure portfolio performance correctly? And what qualifies as a “good” return? Many investors make the mistake of using misleading comparisons, focusing on…
How to Avoid Value Traps: When ‘Cheap’ Stocks Are Dangerously Expensive
Investors love a bargain. Who doesn’t want to buy a stock at a low price and watch it soar? However, just because a stock looks cheap doesn’t mean it’s a good investment. Some stocks are cheap for a reason—they’re in decline, have poor fundamentals, or face significant business risks. These…
Most Investors Underperform the Market. Here’s Why and How to Fix It
Most investors underperform the market—not because they lack intelligence, but because they let emotions, poor strategies, and bad habits drive their decisions. While the S&P 500 has historically returned around 10% annually, studies show that the average investor earns significantly less. According to Dalbar’s Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior, the…
Buy, Hold, and Wait: How Discipline Wins in Investing
Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, is famous for his discipline and buy-and-hold strategy. While many traders chase quick profits, Buffett’s greatest skill is often doing nothing—simply holding onto great businesses for decades. In investing, patience is a superpower, but most investors struggle with it. Why?…
Do Bonds Belong in Your Long-Term Stock Portfolio?
When building a long-term stock portfolio, many investors focus solely on equities, assuming that higher returns from stocks outweigh the need for diversification. However, bonds play an essential role in managing risk, stabilizing returns, and providing passive income. While Warren Buffett often favors stocks over bonds, even he acknowledges that…
Why Traditional Valuation Metrics Fail for High-Growth Stocks
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
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…