http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/Stock-market-for-beginners-blog.html A newbie investors stock market for beginners mini-journal - with complete do-it-yourself stock basics, research, and valuation guides - to wheres the best bang for my buck? Subscribe here. en-us Stock market for beginners Thu, 27 May 2010 18:09:09 GMT Thu, 27 May 2010 18:09:09 GMT stock-picks-focus.com http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-screener.html Stock Screener tips to create screens that make practical sense. Variety of proven screens - O'Shaughnessy, T. Rowe Price, Geraldine Weiss, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, Cash Rich, Low PE, High Yield. Thu, 27 May 2010 18:09:09 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/quality-small-cap.html Quality Small Cap Stocks. You might have wondered how one can research such stock ideas in India stock market? Check out how ValuePickr stock screener shortlists quality small cap Indian companies. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:52:16 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/geraldine-weiss-stock-screen.html Geraldine Weiss stock screen marries a conservative, blue-chip investment style with a value approach, using dividend yield as a guide to value. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:42:14 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/manjushree-technopack-management-questions.html Manjushree Technopack is a leader in the PET bottling industry. Sales tripled in last 5 years while EPS went up 8 times. Some questions to Manjushree Management to understand the business better. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:50:43 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/manjushree.html Manjushree Technopack stands tall in the Indian plastics packaging industry. Marquee clients, superior margins & returns and a clean balance sheet. Worthy of your attention! Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:51:44 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/free-cash-flow.html Companies with high Free Cash Flow (FCF) coupled with high RoEs, this is the sweet spot - excess cash and the ability to earn a high return on it. Learn how to use FCF in your stock analysis. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:19 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/market-entry-exit.html A market entry exit strategy based on a statistically informed look at valuations! The Nifty traded in a PE range between 10 and 28+ for last 10 years. Today, Nifty PE is over 22. Time for caution? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:02:27 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/opto-circuits-management-call.html Opto Circuits Management Call, Sep 24 2009. Why Opto's competitive advantage is sustainable? Why the recent equity dilution is EPS accretive? New developments and other strategic initiatives. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:03:17 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-market-terms.html Useful resource page for stock market terms. Learn more on how you can practically use these stock terms to evaluate and analyse companies on a range of useful metrics. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:20:32 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/growth-stocks.html Growth Stocks screen looks to identify businesses with high-quality, sustainable growth -firms growing faster than the economy, enjoying above-average and increasing growth for a number of years Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:04:48 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/hdfc-bank-fy09.html HDFC Bank continues to perform solidly. The FY09 and the recent June FY10 quarter results firmly reinforce its reputation. High RoE and RoAs and a NIM consistently over 4 set it apart. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:04:30 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/icici-bank-fy09.html ICICI Bank. The Slide continues even as it is reportedly trying to change tack shunning aggressive growth to increasing CASA deposits to paying attention to NPAs. Not much is working, though! Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:03:44 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/growth-mindset.html Growth Mindset guys believe basic abilities are developed through dedication & hard work; brains & talent are just the starting point. Creating a love of learning & resilience-essentials for success. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:51:55 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-market-crash.html Stock market Crash lessons have we absorbed? willingness to ask questions, being skeptical, less greedy and more mindful of risk before subjecting ones wealth to the vagaries of booms & busts. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:21:49 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/bharti-airtel.html Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittals willingness to own a lesser stake in a larger company rather than a much larger stake in a much smaller company sets him apart from several other entrepreneurs. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:44:19 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-market-articles.html Best stock market articles? Dont worry if you dont have the time. This section will bring you our selection of thought-provoking, interesting articles appearing in Indian business media, every week. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:24:59 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/esab-india.html Esab India is probably the most promising of the Quality Small Company low PEG stock screen shortlist. Debt free, high RoAs & RoEs over 40 and a FCF/Sales over 7 underscores its competitive edge. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:02:23 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/small-cap-stocks-screener.html Quality Small Cap Stocks. You might have wondered how one can research such stock ideas in India stock market? Check out a shortlist at the SPH Quality Small cap stock screen (14 July 2009). Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:13:19 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-screener-cornerstone-value.html Cornerstone Value Stock Screener looks for large companies with strong sales and cash flows, with the highest dividend yield. Based on OShaughnessys 1996 Bestseller What works on Wall Street. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:46:50 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/systematic-investment-plan.html Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) What are the advantages over lumpsum investing? Is it a good time for starting a SIP? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:58:43 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/investing-in-stocks.html I'm considering giving investing in stocks a shot, but need to learn the ropes. Can you give some tips and advice on how to start? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:09:29 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/investing-for-kids.html Investing for kids. I wanted to invest money on some funds for my sons (10 months old) career. Can you suggest me what are the plans suited for me? I am ready to invest 1lakh rupees. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:05:42 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/growth-investing.html Is growth investing for me? I want to invest my money for growth (with security). Please suggest me where can I invest my money? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:38:26 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/investing-basics-sip-plan.html I am a novice trying to learn Investing Basics first steps. What are the exact procedures one totally ignorant person should follow to invest in a SIP? Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:42:21 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/investing-basics-accummulate-50lakhs.html I am 41. I have an investing basics query. Income is 6 lakhs per year. I pay LIC premium of 1.2 lakhs per year. How should I invest to accumulate 50 lakhs in 10 years? Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:21:33 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/where-to-invest.html Where to Invest? Learn asset allocation basics, and tailor to your investment profile. Decisions you make here will have by far the greatest impact on your investment portfolios performance. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:57:27 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/how-to-invest-part2.html How to Invest? Devise your investment strategy. Find out how your investment profile plays a crucial role in helping you meet your investment goals without exceeding your tolerance for risk. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:09:38 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/how-to-invest.html How to Invest? First, understand basics of return and risk, with the trade-offs associated with each investment asset class. Learn to use diversification as a means of mitigating these risks. Sat, 30 May 2009 20:21:54 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/understanding-stock-market.html Understanding stock market vagaries and looking to benefit from it? We are certainly getting better! Check out our 3month performance review! Fri, 22 May 2009 19:46:57 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/andhra-bank.html Andhra Bank Consolidated 5yr performance is an interesting mixed bag! Good cost-efficiency and NPAs but gradual decline in NIMs. High RoEs but available at 0.77xBV and high Yield of over 7. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:26:08 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/punjab-national-bank.html Punjab National Bank Consolidated 5yr performance is commendable. Stable NIMs, good RoA and RoE record, and manageable NPA levels. It is catching up fast with the private banks. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:21:11 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/bank-of-india.html Bank of India Consolidated 5yr record shows strong Balance Sheet growth, high margins and profitability in the last couple of years. Sharp declines in CASA deposits may be of some concern. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:22:43 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/india-private-banks.html Contingent liabilities snapshot of leading india private banks throws up some questions how significant is the rise in exposures, hows the impact on valuation, and quantum of losses provisioned for Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:20:23 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/bank-of-baroda.html Bank of Baroda Consolidated 5yr performance looks good! Conservative derivatives and forward exchange contracts exposure, great cost-efficiency performance, with decent margins and return ratios. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:07:21 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/opto-circuits-management-questions.html Opto Circuits - latest update on 10 probing questions to Management. Mr. Vinod Ramnani, MD shared his thoughts and answered everything that we posed in this candid interview. We ran out of questions! Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:22:32 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/private-banks.html Compare Private Banks in India. This quick-check analysis and comparison of leading private banks throws up the best and the worst managed banks; also allows you to drill down to 5yr trends. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:49:01 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/yes-bank.html Yes Bank 4yr performance presents a remarkable record - industry best RoE (18.34), the most cost-efficient (29.5), with the lowest net NPAs (0.09) coupled with the highest growth record. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:58 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/personal-finance-news.html Keep yourself updated with the latest Personal Finance news and articles - budgeting, investment, insurance products, questions and answers. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:55:16 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/mutual-funds-news.html Keep yourself updated with the latest Indian Mutual Funds news and articles - AMC news, new launches, fund performances and updates on existing schemes. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:02:29 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/stock-market-news.html Keep yourself updated with the latest stock market news, company and business news, and the Indian economy in general from leading business dailies and the web. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:09:17 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/state-bank-of-india.html State Bank of India Consolidated 5yr performance is an eye-opener! It has one of the best records on cost-efficiency, RoE beats HDFC Bank, and currently available at less than consolidated Book! Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:13:58 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/axis-bank.html Axis Bank Consolidated 5yr performance shows improvement on most parameters - Managing NPAs, Financial Leverage and NIMs while maintaining above-average growth. Certainly deserves a closer look. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:09:55 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/icici-bank.html ICICI Bank Consolidated 5yr performance shows a drastic falling margins trend - a case of the gambit of too fast growth - coming apart? Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:20:44 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/hdfc-bank.html HDFC Bank - quick-check stock analysis step 1. These metrics serve as a starting point for seeking out quality bank stocks. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:18:16 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/india-stock-market.html India Stock Market: Useful resource page for sector stocks, sector issues & analysis guidelines, peer comparisons, investor checklists, as also in-depth research on sector-specific stocks. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:55:10 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/bank-stocks.html Compare Bank Stocks in India: A quick check template identifies Yes Bank and Axis Bank as best-value possible contenders for further in-depth analysis (Mar 2009) Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:33:07 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/high-dividend-stocks.html High Dividend Stocks: Sensex - The top 10 highest yielding Sensex stocks. Find out why it may make sense to invest in the Dogs of the Sensex, in current markets. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:13:25 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/dogs-of-the-dow.html The Dogs of the Dow stock screening strategy is regarded as one of the most successful investment strategies of all time. Evidence suggests the success rate is higher during bear markets. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:32:34 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/economic-value-added-india08.html The Stern Stewart Economic Value Added (EVA) survey India 2008. 265 companies improved EVA, not all delivering shareholder wealth. However, all companies that created shareholder wealth improved EVA! Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:18:00 GMT http://www.stock-picks-focus.com/why-invest.html Why Invest? Get your money to make more money and build long-term wealth. In the process you beat inflation, achieve financial goals, and provide for a comfortable retirement. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:27:10 GMT