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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…

Previous Highs vs. True Value: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Chris Carreck, June 24, 2025March 7, 2025

Investors often fall into the trap of using a stock’s previous highs as a benchmark for its future potential. If a stock was trading at $150 per share last year but is now at $30, is this a buying opportunity? Or is the drop a warning sign that the company…

How to Overcome Anchoring Bias & Make Smarter Stock Investments

Chris Carreck, June 19, 2025March 3, 2025

Why Anchoring Bias is a Threat to Investors Anchoring bias in stock price analysis can cause investors to make poor decisions by fixating on a stock’s past price instead of its true value. This psychological trap often leads to overpaying for stocks that seem like a “bargain” compared to their…

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)…

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…

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…

Growth Investing vs. Value: How to Maximize Returns

Chris Carreck, May 5, 2025March 1, 2025

Why Growth Investing Matters Investing in high-growth stocks has the potential to generate life-changing wealth is often referred to as Growth Investing. Companies like Amazon (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), and Nvidia (NVDA) started as underappreciated disruptors before becoming market leaders. But for every big winner, there are countless overhyped stocks that…

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…

When to Sell Stocks: A Buy-and-Hold Investor’s Guide to Making Tough Decisions

Chris Carreck, March 23, 2025February 11, 2025

Investors Ofen Wonder When to Sell Stocks and Provide the Buy-and-Hold Investor’s Guide to Making Tough Decisions. Warren Buffett famously said, “Our favorite holding period is forever.” This philosophy defines the buy-and-hold investment strategy, which rewards patient investors through long-term compounding, lower trading costs, and reduced tax liabilities. But does…

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