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Business Philosophy6 Oct 2023
Mark Zuckerberg: The Architect of Social Media
When one thinks about social media, one name immediately comes to mind: Mark Zuckerberg, a name synonymous with the digital revolution.
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Business Philosophy5 Oct 2023
Brian Chesky: The Pioneer of the Sharing Economy
Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a platform revolutionizing the way people find and book accommodations worldwide. Since its inception in early 2008, Chesky and his two co-founders have been instrumental to Airbnb's rapid growth and its transformation of the hospitality industry.
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Company Research5 Oct 2023
Understanding the Semiconductor Value Chain: Key Players & Dynamics
The semiconductor industry forms the backbone of our technologically driven world. From smartphones to cars, these minuscule components power a vast array of electronic devices.
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Investment Strategy3 Oct 2023
Chuck Akre’s Three-Legged Stool: A Long-Term Investing Framework
When it comes to long-term investing, Chuck Akre’s iconic "Three-Legged Stool" framework stands out as a lucrative approach for evaluating investment opportunities. According to Akre, three key characteristics can above all drive incredible long-term investment returns: Exceptional Business, Killer Management, and a Reinvestment Moat. Here’s a closer look at each of the three "legs" that make up this robust model.
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Investing3 Oct 2023
YTD Comparisons: Benchmarking Success
In the world of finance and investing, there’s an array of terms and financial ratios that can sometimes make things seem more complex than they really are. One such term, which is often used to gauge a company's performance, is YTD, or “Year-to-Date.” But what does YTD mean?
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Investor Relations3 Oct 2023
Keyword Alerts: Instantly Know When Words Are Mentioned
Imagine being the first to know when a public company mentions a specific word or topic in an earnings call, and then instantly jumping into the call to listen to what they have to say about it. From mentions of products, market trends, and key metrics to announcements of spin-offs, strategic reviews, special dividends, or even CEO changes – crucial information is now within easy reach using Keyword Alerts in the Quartr Mobile App.
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Investor Relations29 Sep 2023
Push Notifications From the Public Markets
Investing in the stock market is like playing a high-stakes game of chess. The difference? In chess, the moves unfold right before your eyes, but in the stock market, crucial moves are often tucked away in earnings reports, earnings calls, capital market days, and investor conferences.
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Company Research29 Sep 2023
You Don't Have to Chase the "Next Big Thing" to Achieve Great Returns
In the investing world, there's often a lot of buzz around the "next big thing." Whether it's the latest tech startup, a revolutionary product, or a new industry trend, many investors get caught up in the excitement and rush to invest in hopes of striking gold.
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Investor Relations28 Sep 2023
Highlighting: Your Capital Markets Notetaker
Isn’t recalling important insights from earnings calls, capital market days, M&A announcements, and investor conferences unnecessarily complicated? Let us introduce – Highlighting!
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Investment Strategy28 Sep 2023
Investing Mastery with Nick Sleep: Nomad's Costco Investment
Nick Sleep remains a mysterious figure in the world of investing and has avoided giving barely any interviews. He and his companion Qais Zakaria, together forming the Nomad Partnership, boasted an astounding 921% investment return between 2001-2014, dwarfing the MSCI World Index's 117% return during the same timeframe.
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Investor Relations27 Sep 2023
Timeline: Track the Frequency of Mentions Over Time
With events such as earnings calls, capital market days, and investor conferences serving as crucial sources of information for financial analysts, investors, and journalists, professionals are in search of tools that can help them analyze data beyond mere surface-level mentions.
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Investor Relations27 Sep 2023
Slide Search: Scan Specific Mentions in Presentations
In today’s information overflow you’ve probably experienced how hard it sometimes is to find the true facts, especially in investing. Going straight to the first-party data can give you cleaner, more accurate insights into your companies and industries of interest.
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Investment Strategy27 Sep 2023
The Ray Dalio Approach to Finance and Life
Ray Dalio is not just another name in the financial world. He's the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the second largest hedge fund in the world. He's best known for his macro investing strategies and his unique principles of radical transparency.
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Investment Strategy27 Sep 2023
Carl Icahn: A Wall Street Titan
For anyone familiar with Wall Street, Carl Icahn's presence is unmistakable. His influence in the stock market and his activist investment strategy have shaped the trajectory of multiple companies and fortunes for several decades.
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Investment Strategy27 Sep 2023
The Timeless Investment Wisdom of Philip Fisher
In the world of finance, few names shine as brightly as Philip Fisher's. His insights and methods have left a permanent mark on the investing landscape. To this day, several of the greatest investing minds, including Warren Buffett, admit to being influenced by Fisher's strategies and thinking.
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Investor Relations27 Sep 2023
Topics: Leveraging AI to Streamline Industry and Company Insights
In the fast-paced world of investing, where staying informed is crucial, time is of the essence. Whether you're an investor, analyst, journalist, or an investor relations professional, the need to quickly and accurately grasp the pulse of entire industries or specific groups of companies is paramount.
Quartr Pro hasn't just improved our efficiency, it's helped us become better listeners, better thinkers, and more curious investors.
Thomas O'HaraInvestment Director, GAM Investments