Sensible Investing
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How to Choose a Good Stock: Look at Pledging of Shares to avoid Losing your Money
Learn how pledging of shares impacts stock value and why investors should be cautious. Avoid losing money by knowing the risks involved in share pledging.
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Market Capitalization in India and how you can use it to invest in Stocks.
Learn what market capitalization means, difference between large-cap, mid-cap & small-cap stocks, and how risk appetite decides your ideal investment choice.
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5 ‘Must-Knows’ to analyze an industry/sector
Learn the 5 must-know steps to analyze any industry for stock investment success. Master industry composition, Porter’s 5 forces, growth drivers, and more for smart, long-term investments.
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How do companies use Mergers and Acquisitions to manipulate financial statements?
Tata Steel acquires 100% stake in Corus Group; Vodafone purchases 67% stake owned by Hutchinson-Essar; Indian major Ranbaxy acquired by Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo – these were headlines that were splashed across newspapers for days together at their time. Many companies…
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How do companies use Mergers and Acquisitions to manipulate financial statements?
Uncover how companies misuse mergers and acquisitions to boost cash flow and distort financial performance. Learn the red flags of such manipulative M&A activity.
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Cash Flow Statement is the least manipulated Financial Statement. Or is it?
“The cash flow statement is one of the least manipulated financial statements”. The other two financial statements viz. the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, are often subjected to many manipulations. However, while the cash flow statement does render more transparency, it…
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How Companies Manipulate Liabilities in Financial Statements
As investors, we often pay more attention to the sales, net profit numbers on the profit and loss statement, while neglecting the balance sheet. After all balance sheet numbers are not as dynamic and interesting as the sales and net profit figures!…
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What are the techniques used by a company to undervalue its liabilities?
Learn how companies manipulate liabilities like accounts payable & contingents to mislead investors. Spot red flags before you invest.
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Balance Sheet Manipulation: How Companies Overvalue Receivables and Inventory
The balance sheet, also known as the statement of financial condition, offers a snapshot of the company’s health. It tells us how much a company owns (Assets), and how much it owes (Liabilities). Many analysts and investors look at the assets to…
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How do companies manipulate Asset Valuation to project a strong financial health?
Discover how firms overstate assets like inventory and receivables to project strong financial health. Learn red flags to avoid risky investments.
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Depreciation Manipulation in Accounting: How Companies Inflate Profits
Depreciation manipulation in accounting is one of the most overlooked ways companies can artificially improve reported profits.
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Here is How Companies Manipulate Depreciation- A Hidden Profit Booster Explained
Learn how companies manipulate depreciation to inflate profits. Understand SLM vs WDV methods, rate and asset life adjustments, and red flags investors should watch for in financial statements.
