U.S. Shrimp Market: Trade Analysis and Outlook w.r.t Indian Stock Market
The Conviction Club– Knowledge Series Post : Report Date- 12th Jan 2024 Executive Summary The U.S. shrimp market has witnessed significant turbulence due to alleged unfair trade practices by major shrimp exporting countries, particularly Ecuador. These practices, including selling shrimps below fair market value, have led to substantial financial distress for local shrimp companies in […]
Understanding Leverage in Finance
Operating and Financial Leverages Leverage is a technique used in finance that can improve a company’s asset base, cash flow, and returns but also magnify any losses. Financial and operating leverage are the two most common kinds. A company can enhance its financial leverage by issuing fixed-income securities or borrowing money from a financial institution. […]
MarkoVitz Theory
Harry Markowitz had a distinguished career in economics for decades before being awarded the Nobel Prize. Markowitz, who was born on August 24th, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, was initially drawn to the fields of physics, astronomy, and philosophy, and he became a devoted follower of David Hume’s beliefs in his youth. Throughout his time as […]
Evolution of “The Warren Buffet” & Timeless principles of success for peaceful investing
Introduction Warren Buffett, the son of US Congressman Howard Buffett and born in 1930, is one of the most admired investors of all time. Buffett was dubbed the Oracle of Omaha because of his investment selection and long-term success. Buffett is one of the world’s wealthiest persons, with an estimated worth of $82.4 billion, according […]
Lessons on Investing : Howard Marks Memos
Howard Marks co-founded Oaktree Capital Management, which oversees $160 billion in assets, but few investors are aware of him. Even more surprisingly, he is one of the few investors that Warren Buffett looks up to. Marks is a value investor with a talent for picking out cheap and troubled assets. His expertise in deep […]
Joel Greenblatt’s Magic Formula for Investing
Joel Greenblatt – American financier, writer, and manager of a hedge fund. In 1985, he founded the investment firm “Gowtham Capital.” From 1985 to 2006, this company delivered an astounding 40 percent annualised return over a period of 20 years. Joel employs Benjamin Graham’s value investing strategy, which entails purchasing undervalued businesses with long-term growth […]
A Peek Into Corporate Actions
Introduction Corporate actions are measures carried out by companies that result in a change in its stock price. An entity can pick from a variety of corporate actions. A clear picture of the company’s financial health can be obtained by analysing these business actions and deciding whether to buy or sell a certain stock. When […]
A Peek into Investor’s Rights
Is it true that if you have purchased Disney shares as a part-owner, you and your family would be able to visit Disneyland for free this summer? Or investing in Kingfisher entails you to a free supply of beer? These hypothetical benefits are exceedingly implausible, but they do raise the topic of shareholders’ rights […]
Power Sector Reforms in India – A Game Changer
Introduction It is no secret that India’s post-pandemic economic recovery would be aided by a strong and efficient power industry. Universal access to affordable, clean, and contemporary energy is critical for a growing population well-being as well as industrial competitiveness. In this context, the government’s proposed modifications to the Electricity Act of 2003 could […]
Investing Jargons Simplified
Financial ratios are computations performed on items on income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to determine a company’s relative strength. Ratios assess a company’s operational efficiency, liquidity, stability, and profitability, providing more useful information to investors than raw financial data. The highly popular, and arguably important technique of ratio analysis can help investors […]