Value Investing Works!

In a market buzzing with hot tips and instant gratification, a value investor often has to walk a quieter, longer and more iterative path to reach to a decision- whether to buy or hold or sell. This piece explores the half-conviction problem—that uncomfortable but crucial stage in forming an investment thesis, where the itch to act prematurely battles with the wisdom of patience. 

Miss Market's dance can be captivating yet unnerving, especially with recent global events fueling a rollercoaster ride. If market volatility makes you anxious, dive into these personal lessons on understanding its roots, navigating investor emotions, and applying timeless principles to stay the course. It's about finding calm amidst the chaos.

Let's dive into the concept of intrinsic value – a company's true worth based solely on its fundamentals. We will see how this concept helps successful investors spot undervalued stocks and find investment opportunities in the stock market.

Are you just getting started with share markets? Take a look into this hypothetical story of a cement company to understand how shares and share markets work, how it benefits investors and companies both and what makes share prices go up and down in the long term.

See how different financial ratios can be assembled, just like those jigsaw puzzle pieces, to visualise the picture of a company. Learn about the different financial ratios commonly used in fundamental analysis.