Susy Abbondi

Investing

Why companies hoard cash

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, firms began depleting cash reserves to survive.

By Susy Abbondi |February 19, 2015

3 min read

Investing

Consider a concentrated portfolio

Concentrated portfolios are seen as unacceptably risky. Diversification reduces your risk, but holding too many equities can be a bad idea.

By Susy Abbondi |May 6, 2014

3 min read

Investing

The importance of undistributed earnings

Modern portfolio theory suggests you should value stocks based on the sum of discounted dividend cash flows — called the dividend discount model (DDM).

By Susy Abbondi |February 14, 2014

2 min read

Market Insights

The importance of undistributed earnings

How to calculate company profit

By Susy Abbondi |February 14, 2014

3 min read

Investing

Trade shares the right way

Why knowing when to sell is just as important as knowing when, and what, to buy.

By Susy Abbondi |January 29, 2014

3 min read

Investing

Invest in what you know

Are you able to explain your investment thesis in three sentences? You should be.

By Susy Abbondi |January 17, 2014

3 min read

Market Insights

Invest within your circle of competence

How understanding makes you a better investor

By Susy Abbondi |January 17, 2014

3 min read

Investing

Value investing rewards patience

Stock prices may go up and down, but over the long term, it can be the real value of a business that counts.

By Susy Abbondi |January 16, 2014

3 min read

Investing

Should you chase dividends?

You should avoid choosing investments based on dividend payouts. Here’s why:

By Susy Abbondi |December 17, 2013

3 min read

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