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High-Risk Factor Alternatives

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 21, 2018
Top 5 of the Week of September 17 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we examine equity market neutral strategies, discuss the hot topic in investing right now, and touch on who needs an investing philosophy. All this and more…

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Falling Profitable Growth at Delta Electronics Thailand

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 20, 2018

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited is a manufacturer and exporter of electronic components and power supplies. Its factories are located in Thailand, India and Slovakia, and its main R&D facilities are in Thailand and Germany. Profitable Growth ranked #1 in 2014-2015 but the rank has fallen since.

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Hot Pots Deliver Excellent Profitable Growth

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 19, 2018

MK Restaurant Group Public Company Limited is a Thailand-based restaurant chain company. It franchises MK Suki (Japanese-style hot pot) restaurants outside Thailand in Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Profitable Growth has been great at MK over the years.

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VMC: On the Rise of CFA Candidates in Asia

By Andrew Stotz | Sep 18, 2018
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The CFA program has long been viewed as an essential qualification for anyone hoping to enter the lucrative world of investment banking. First conceived in 1942, the CFA program is now one of the US’s most successful exports. And in Asia, the credential is becoming ever more highly prized.

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Good Profitability at Major Cineplex Group

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 17, 2018

Major Cineplex Group Public Company Limited is Thailand’s leading lifestyle entertainment company. In the past 12 months, MAJOR ranked among the top 396 out of 1,320 medium-sized Consumer Discretionary companies worldwide.

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Active Management: A Dead Industry Walking

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 14, 2018
Top 5 of the Week of September 10 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we look at Steve Einhorn’s bear market checklist, examine data over dogma, and discuss investing heroes. All this and more…

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United Paper’s Profitable Growth Has Benefited from Tight Global Paper Supply

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 13, 2018

United Paper Public Company Limited is a Thai group involved in the manufacture and distribution of cardboard for paper boxes and kraft paper for the packaging used inside cardboard boxes. Profitable Growth has been in an improving trend after the dip to #6 in 2015.

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Solid Foundations Has Generated Solid Profitability for SEAFCO

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 12, 2018

SEAFCO Public Company Limited is a construction and engineering company that is engaged in bored piling, diaphragm wall construction and civil works including foundation and building construction. Profitable Growth has been great over the years, consistently ranked in the top 30%.

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VMC: Mistake #8: Choosing an Unreasonable Cost of Equity

By Andrew Stotz | Sep 11, 2018
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A very common error that I’ve seen made by analysts is discounting the future cash flows of a business at an unreasonable cost of equity (COE)—which is why it’s valuation mistake #8. Analysts are notorious for trying to manipulate their COE to get the outcome in valuation that they want.

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Thai Energy Company about to Enter Norway

By Become a Better Investor | Sep 10, 2018

Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited is a Thai energy company engaged in refinery, bio-based products, green power, and natural resources business. BCP’s Profitable Growth improved drastically in 2015 but has been declining since.

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