Berkshire Hathaway’s 2007 letter has been out for a couple of weeks and I finally got around to reading it. As usual, it is a highly educational read, detailing Berkshire’s business performance as well as the wit and wisdom of Warren Buffett. Continue on to read a list of quotes that I believe to be insightful and invaluable as well as commentaries.
Free Discounted Cash Flow Spreadsheet
Get a free DCF spreadsheet here and I’ll show you how to use it. Plus, why is the premium spreadsheet so much better than the free one. Hint: the premium one automatically fills the sheet with data.
A Primer on Merger Arbitrage
I first came across the term merger arbitrage while reading Dhando Investor. A basic definition is the idea of taking […]
American Eagle Outstanding (AEO) Valuation
Seems like the current pull back clipped the wings of American Eagle. At its current price of $17.17 is it a superb deal or a value trap?
Free Benjamin Graham Formula Valuation Spreadsheet
In this article, I’ve applied Benjamin Graham’s formula to a free Graham Formula spreadsheet that will allow you to quickly value the intrinsic value of a company the Benjamin Graham way.
Five Don’ts & Five More Don’ts
As I continue reading one of the greatest investing books, Philip Fisher’s Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, I thought I’d share some “Dont’s” in the book before I do a book review later on.<
, I thought I’d share some “Dont’s” in the book before I do a book review later on.< Stock Selling Strategies to Know When to Sell Stocks
Written by Jae Jun follow me on Facebook Twitter Stock Selling Strategies Buying stocks is easy, but do you have […]
Interest Rates & Macro Economics
At Old School Value, we are looking to buy great businesses. If buying a great business is the objective, interest rates and macro economics should not affect your overall decision. Lately, the fed has been slashing rates and although it may provide a quick 1 day rally, it is short lived and forgotten. Buying stocks on the assumption that prices will rise due to a rate cut is pure speculation.
Old School Value Investment Portfolio Spreadsheet
Written by Jae Jun follow me on Facebook Twitter [edit] Newer Version of Investment Portfolio Spreadsheet Available There is now […]
How to Calculate the Growth Rate of a Company
Growth rate is probably one of the most hotly contested and asked questions regarding companies. Everyone wants to know the growth rate for their stock. Many decisions are based on this number, but how do we know what it should be? Do we just believe Wall Street analysts and blindly accept that companies should perform accordingly for the next 5 years?
