Conducting Due Diligence: How To Spot Red Flags When Analyzing A Business?

Conducting Due Diligence: How To Spot Red Flags When Analyzing A Business?

SVIC Podcast #4: JP Morgan Sues Frank, How To Spot Deal Due Diligence Red Flags, Trish Higgins This interview was on 1 February 2023. In this video, we are joined by Trish Higgins, who runs Chenmark Capital. Chenmark acquires and operates small companies. They own an array of businesses from: landscaping, boating tours, fruit tree […]

Twitter: Two tech executives talk about Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter

Twitter: Two tech executives talk about Elon Musk's plans for Twitter

This interview was recorded on 18 November 2022. In this video two SVIC members, Aman Verjee and Jonathan Brill, discuss the acquisition of  Twitter and if Elon Musk can make this acquisition successful. Episode Notes: 00:00: Introductions 01:20: Should Twitter charge subscription fees? 05:15: Charging users on your network 08:20: Should Twitter moderate the content […]

ChatGPT Valued At $29 Billion – A Discussion

ChatGPT Valued At $29 Billion – A Discussion

SVIC Facebook Q&A Discussion:   ChatGPT at $29 Billion Valuation   Question for the group: *This question was asked to the community last January 7, 2023: The Wall Street Journal article: “ChatGPT Creator Is Talking to Investors About Selling Shares at $29 Billion Valuation” Tender offer at that valuation would make OpenAI one of the […]

Is Tesla Stock A Buy?

Is Tesla Stock A Buy?

SVIC Facebook Q&A Discussion:   Is Tesla stock a good buy?   Question for the group: *This question was asked to the community last December 31, 2022: Is Tesla a buy? I had a friend ask the following question and I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts: “I haven’t invested in Tesla because the hype […]

Where To Invest Vanguard Funds?

Where To Invest Vanguard Funds?

SVIC Facebook Q&A Discussion:   Question for the group: *This question was asked to the community last June 29, 2022: Hi folks! What are some Vanguard funds you invest in?     Community Answers: Answer #1: Vanguard S&P500 Index Fund “For me, just the Vanguard S&P500 Index Fund … Vanguard 500 Index Fund (ticker: VFINX). […]

The risks of trading stock options

Overview Stock options are a popular way to invest, but they come with a lot of risks and because of this we highly suggest that most investors avoid them. Stock options are a type of derivative security which gives investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a specific […]

Layoffs At Pepsi

Pepsi

PepsiCo recently announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs in an effort to streamline and simplify their operations. This decision follows a recent reorganization of the company’s global divisions and is intended to help save costs and improve overall efficiency. The job losses are expected to occur at multiple levels and locations.

What is a P/E ratio?

Price to earnings ratio

A price to earnings ratio, often referred to as the P/E ratio, is a tool used to measure the relative value of a company’s stock. The ratio is calculated by dividing the current stock price of the company by the company’s reported earnings per share. This ratio is used to provide a comparison between the relative value of different companies or sectors of the stock market.

What Is A Publicly Traded Corporation?

The following lesson is from our “Stock Market 101” course. If you would like to receive future information on the course and other free lessons, please add your email below: What is a Publicly Traded Corporation? A publicly traded corporation is a company that has issued stock to the public through an initial public offering […]

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