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Dave Ahern

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I am a self-taught investor who works in the financial industry. My focus is on value investing and finding the intrinsic value of a company and looking for opportunities that provide a deep margin of safety. My favorites are buy and hold, but I am open to learning all that I can. My website ...more
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Difference Between Operating Leverage And Economies Of Scale
Saturday, December 31, 2022 11:00 PM EDT
As a company grows, they typically grow in complexity, and the greater complexity can lead to higher costs.
In this article: HD, AAPL, ADBE, AMZN, MSFT Also: ASML, CRM, NKE, WMT, SHOP, COST
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Bird’s Eye View Of Walmart
Friday, August 5, 2022 9:46 AM EDT
In this episode for beginner investors, we take a look at a well known company, Walmart, and walkthrough what to look at when choosing to invest, and how to compare it with other companies.
In this podcast: WMT Also: CRWD, WFC, AMZN, GOOGL, COST, KR, TGT
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Analyzing Intangible Assets And Their Impact To Assets And Operating Income
Monday, July 5, 2021 10:47 PM EDT
The change in the way companies invest their capital has grown exponentially over the years, and accounting rules have not kept up.
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How To Research Stocks (For Beginners)
Sunday, July 4, 2021 8:15 PM EDT
We need to analyze many different factors from company financials, management, and competition to get a full picture of the company’s prospects and decide whether we want to own part of that business.
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How To Use Common Size Analysis To Compare Companies To Peers
Saturday, March 13, 2021 3:04 PM EDT
There are many forms of comparison, some flattering, some not. But the use of comparisons to help you find the best investment is called common size analysis.
In this article: MA, V, AMZN, PYPL, SQ
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Intrinsic Value: JP Morgan, Is It Still A Buy?
Friday, August 24, 2018 12:17 PM EDT
In the past JPM was one of my favorite stocks. But would I still buy it today? Let's take a closer look...
In this article: JPM
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Return On Assets: How To Find Banks That Generate Profits
Thursday, June 22, 2017 5:21 AM EDT
Return on Assets is a simple way to determine the profitability of a bank. The formula can be used for other businesses as well, but it is best known for its use with banks.
In this article: GS, JPM, USB, WFC
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Efficiency Ratio: How Profitable Is Your Bank?
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 3:47 AM EDT
This incredibly easy formula can tell you how efficient your bank is at making more money than they spend.
In this article: BAC, JPM, USB, WFC
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Owner Earnings: One Of Warren Buffett's Favorite Formulas
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 4:21 AM EDT
Warren Buffett uses owner earnings to help him determine what he feels are the real earnings of the business. The formula is fairly easy and it helps show the real cash flow of the business.
In this article: WMT, MSFT
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Corning: This Glass Is Far From Brittle
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 3:01 PM EDT
Corning, despite the recent run-up in price still has plenty of room to grow. The news lately has been very good and the company has been delivering shareholder value in the form of buybacks and dividends.
In this article: GLW
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Breaking Down The Two-Stage Dividend Discount Model For Beginners
Monday, April 24, 2017 4:31 PM EDT
Dividends are the best friend an investor has. They are the gift that keeps on giving and finding a company that pays them consistently over an extended period of time is a great way to build your wealth.
In this article: PG, ABBV Also: IBM, KO, WFC, KHC
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The Most Useful Stock Valuation Methods
Sunday, April 23, 2017 9:44 PM EDT
Having a list of valuation metrics is extremely helpful finding great stocks to invest in. This guide goes over the seven metrics that we use the most and gives an in-depth look at how they work.
In this article: GLW, WMT, AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, NFLX, TSLA, SNAP
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Dividend Discount Model: A Simple Three Step Guide To Valuation
Monday, April 17, 2017 5:12 PM EDT
Valuing a company with dividends is simple using the dividend discount model, with three inputs you can find the value quickly and easily.
In this article: KO, OHI
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Return On Invested Capital In Two Easy Steps
Monday, April 10, 2017 1:28 PM EDT
Return on Invested Capital is a great way to help you find a potential moat, and it is a fairly easy formula to calculate.
In this article: GM, AAPL Also: DAL, LUV
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Myths About Dividend Paying Blue Chip Stocks
Monday, April 3, 2017 2:23 PM EDT
Finding great stocks that pay a dividend is sometimes a bit of a challenge. There are a lot of misconceptions about blue chips stocks, but they can be a great source of income for your retirement, in addition to building your wealth.
In this podcast: KO, AMZN, PG, FCAU, BRK-A, CVX, AAPL
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GameStop: Is This Game Still Worth Playing?
Monday, April 3, 2017 12:21 PM EDT
GameStop is a specialty retailer in the video game business. They offer a very tantalizing dividend yield, but they have been going through a rough patch, so the question is are they a value or value trap?
In this article: GME Also: MSFT, T, WMT, AAPL
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