Episodes

  • The concept of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)

    The concept of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode explains the concept of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) and how it can be used to calculate the average annual growth of an investment. It also includes a CAGR calculator that users can use to determine CAGR based on the starting and ending amounts or a total return. The episode further explains the relationship between CAGR and the compounding effect and how this can impact investments over time.

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    12 mins
  • What is gross profit?

    What is gross profit?
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode provides a thorough explanation of gross profit, a key concept in business economics. It explains how to calculate gross profit, what it reveals about a company's efficiency, and how it is used to determine the gross margin. The episode also discusses how gross profit is affected by factors such as currency fluctuations, sales prices, and raw material purchases. Additionally, it compares gross profit with net profit and explains how to locate gross profit in the income statement.

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    18 mins
  • Gross margin

    Gross margin
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode explains the concept of gross margin, which is the ratio between a company’s sales and its direct product costs. It describes how to calculate the gross margin and provides examples of its use for comparing profitability across different industries. The episode also highlights how the gross margin can be used to assess a company’s cost efficiency and pricing strategy.

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    12 mins
  • Market cap (market capitalization)

    Market cap (market capitalization)
    Nov 1 2024

    The episode covers market capitalization, which is the total value of a company’s outstanding shares. It explains how market capitalization is calculated, what it indicates, and how it is used in various contexts, such as ranking companies on the stock exchange and in wealth-weighted indices.






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    10 mins
  • The beta coefficient

    The beta coefficient
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode explains the beta coefficient, a key metric that measures a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market. It describes how the beta coefficient works, how to interpret it, and how it can be used in trading. The episode also explains the difference between high and low beta values and how they can impact a stock's price.

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    8 mins
  • How to interpret a balance sheet

    How to interpret a balance sheet
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode explains how to interpret a balance sheet, one of the most important documents for analyzing a company’s financial health. It describes the structure of the balance sheet, the meaning of its various items, and how they can be used to assess the company’s solvency and value.

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    15 mins
  • Current ratio - a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities

    Current ratio - a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities
    Nov 1 2024
    The episode provides a thorough explanation of current ratio, a key financial metric that shows a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities. It describes how to calculate the current ratio, offers examples on how to interpret the results, and suggests measures to improve it. The episode also compares the current ratio with the quick ratio.

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    13 mins
  • What stock buybacks are and how they work

    What stock buybacks are and how they work
    Nov 1 2024

    The episode describes what stock buybacks are, how they work, and the advantages and disadvantages they may bring for both companies and investors. It also provides an overview of the different types of stock buybacks, the legal regulations surrounding them, and how they affect the stock price. Additionally, examples of companies that have conducted stock buybacks are presented.






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    23 mins