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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…

Super Investor #26: Warren Buffett – The Most Famous Value Investor of All Time

Chris Carreck, April 19, 2025February 8, 2025

Super Investor #26 in our series is Warren Buffett – The Most Famous Value Investor of All Time. Warren Buffett is a name synonymous with investing success. As Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B), he has built one of the greatest financial empires in history by following a disciplined,…

How to Use Free Cash Flow Yield to Find Undervalued Stocks

Chris Carreck, April 14, 2025February 8, 2025

Free Cash Flow Yield (FCFY) is one of the most underappreciated yet vital metrics for long-term investors looking to identify undervalued stocks. While terms like “earnings per share” or “P/E ratio” dominate conversations, free cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. It represents the actual cash a company generates…

Portfolio Review Checklist: How to Assess Your Investments Without Panicking

Chris Carreck, April 8, 2025February 6, 2025

Why Should You Create a Portfolio Review Checklist Many investors feel a sense of anxiety when they sit down to review their portfolio let alone create a portfolio review checklist. It’s easy to get caught up in short-term market movements, worrying about red numbers on the screen or feeling pressure…

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