Fin-ology

Some background on the time value of money Fundamental analysis Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models Dividend discount model Corporate valuation model (using Free Cash Flows) Valuation using Multiples Technical analysis A brief overview of market efficiency Technical vs fundamental analysis

Recorded 2015-05-29 Is the rise of algorithmic trading the end of Wall Street as we know it? Or the start of a whole new era of securities trading? We discuss the benefits, pitfalls, future, and regulation surrounding algorithmic or black box trading. Show Notes Pimco founder fired from his own firm, What is the future […]

Recorded 2015-04-06 Do the goals of your financial advisor match yours? We discuss the importance of financial planners, how to make sure you make the right choice when choosing a financial planner, and what behind the scenes paychecks your planner may be cashing. Show Notes The difference in incentives for financial advisors and clients can […]

Recorded 2015-02-25 Is an Apple car a strategic move of genius or a major lack in judgement. We discuss the potential strategies, opportunities, and potential pitfalls of what could be an earth shattering move by the world’s most profitable company. Show Notes Apple is going into the car business Going into the car business is […]

Recorded 2015-01-27 An overview of Apple’s record breaking quarter and the future of Apple as a whole. Can growth continue? If so where? Show Notes The actual results including $18B in earnings, increasing margins, increases in cash holdings, and a promising future. Apple is buying back shares, but can’t keep up with the amount of […]

Recorded 2015-01-19 Show Notes Stephan’s on the search for a new website, but will never be able to match the awesomeness (or lack thereof) of “The Glitter Bomb” http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/01/glitterbomb-startup-founder-looks-to-cash-out-puts-site-up-for-auction/ Explanation of the Glitter Bomb website, send envelopes of glitter to your enemies Viral marketing viability What does it take to create this type of visibility? […]

Recorded: 2015-01-07 Show Notes:  Thanks to John Chidgey from the Pragmatic Podcast for the shout out on twitter, http://techdistortion.com/podcasts/pragmatic Historical demand for oil is falling, link between GDP and oil starting to fall apart The combination of low demand and high supply leads to lower prices http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-01-07/real-cause-low-oil-prices-interview-arthur-berman The true breakeven point for oil drillers continues to drop. […]

Recorded 2014-09-22 Show Notes http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/09/tivo-announces-tivo-mega-a-rackmount-dvr-with-six-tuners-and-24-tb/ Define Rich Costly vs Expensive “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas Stanley Net Worth vs Income Building wealth by buying true assets that create a return on your investment First step is to save so that investments can then be made Negative connotation of “Rich”. Are we taxing the “fake […]

Recorded 2014-09-11 Show Notes Apple Watch Stock price reaction What sections seemed to be important for traders? and is the flash of certain discussions more important than content Perception and information asymmetry As a strategy Launch strategy Utility, appearance, lifespan, and accessibility How it fits within the lineup Interesting as a “tag-a-long” device What does […]

Recorded 2014-09-07 Show Notes Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-19/ballmer-steps-down-from-microsoft-s-board-after-buying-clippers.html Yet largest shareholder 333.3m shares What does this mean for Microsoft? Indicator for the future? innovation vs monetization “success requires moving to monetization through enterprise subscriptions, hardware gross margins, and advertising revenues…” -Steve B Bill gates got brought back as technology innovation executive… […]