Category: Investing

Investing Wisdom Series 10: Factors needed to make money in the stock market

February 3, 2019

Walter J. Schloss (August 28, 1916 – February 19, 2012) was an American investor, fund manager, and philanthropist. He was a well-regarded value investor, as well as a notable disciple of the Benjamin Graham school of investing. Factors needed to make money in the stock market: Price is the most important factor to use in relation to value Try to … More Investing Wisdom Series 10: Factors needed to make money in the stock market

10 Questions to ask what multiples to pay for a stock

January 30, 2019

Good pointers to think while paying a top dollar valuation for an investment: Does the business have a sustainable competitive advantage (Buffett’s moat)? Does the business benefit from any network effects? Are the business’s revenue and earnings visible and predictable? Are customers locked in? Are there high switching costs? Are gross margins high? Is marginal … More 10 Questions to ask what multiples to pay for a stock

Investing Wisdom Series 9: Richard Chandler Corporation’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance

January 27, 2019

Richard Fred Chandler is a New Zealand born billionaire businessman. He is chairman of the Clermont Group, a Singapore-based business group that invests in public and private companies across a range of industries, including energy, financial services, consumer, and healthcare. Chandler “has a reputation for buying struggling companies and successfully rebuilding them,” according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation News. He also … More Investing Wisdom Series 9: Richard Chandler Corporation’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance

Investing Wisdom series 8: Sir John Templeton’s essential personal attributes in an Investor [2 mins]

January 20, 2019

Self-reliance Reasonable risk-taking Sense of stewardship A drive towards diversity Bargain-hunting mentality Broad social and political awareness Flexibility Devote large amounts of time to study An ability to retreat from daily pressures Develop an extensive friendship network Patience Thought control Positive thinking Simplicity Great intuitive powers

Investing Wisdom Series 7: Key Factors to keep in mind before buying – Buffett [4 Mins]

January 13, 2019

“To ascertain the probability of achieving a return on your initial stake, Buffett encourages you to keep four primary factors clearly in mind: The certainty with which the long-term economic characteristics of the business can be evaluated The certainty with which management can be evaluated, both as to its ability to realize the full potential … More Investing Wisdom Series 7: Key Factors to keep in mind before buying – Buffett [4 Mins]