How to Value Stocks Like a Guru #1 – The Cash Flow Analysis

How to Value Stocks Like a Guru #1 – The Cash Flow Analysis

Basics, Investing, Valuation
What you will Learn How to differentiate between price and valueHow to use the Cash Flow Analysis, a simple tool for estimating a company's valueTo what Warren Buffett attributes his investing success My wife raised her eyebrows as I walked into the living room with the embarrassingly large Nintendo box under my arm. "How much did you pay for that?" she asked skeptically. "I paid what it cost."  This was my way of hiding the price of the Nintendo. Perhaps a better way to address this would be to extol the Nintendo's value - the fun and fellowship we will get by playing together as a family. Price is what you pay; value is what you get.Warren Buffett Mr. Buffett frequently emphasizes the difference between price and value when investing. This implies two things;…
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How to Get Approved for Options Trading – With Pictures!

How to Get Approved for Options Trading – With Pictures!

Basics, Investing, Options
Stock options are excellent tools that can boost investment returns, limit risk, and generate income. To use these tools, you must be approved for options trading by your brokerage. In this article, we will walk you through applying for options privileges with TD-Ameritrade and Robinhood [This is a referral link, if you sign up through this link we both get a free stock worth $3-$150!]. The overall process will be similar for any broker, but specifics may differ. What you will learn: Gaining options privileges at Robinhood through mobile or desktopGaining options privileges at TD-Ameritrade Robinhood 1. After signing into your account, you need to get to your investing settings. On a browser, you do this by clicking on 'Account' in the top right corner and then 'Settings.'  A. On…
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