Value investing: finding undervalued stocks and building wealth (Basic)

This course is designed for investors who want to learn how to identify undervalued stocks and build long-term wealth using the principles followed by Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. You will learn how to analyze companies, determine their intrinsic value, and construct an investment portfolio that generates stable returns over decades.

Value investing focuses on finding assets that trade below their true worth. This course covers essential valuation techniques, the buy-and-hold strategy, and key principles for building a profitable portfolio.

What’s included in the course?

Module 1: Foundations of value investing

1. What is value investing, and why does it work?
2. Differences between value investing and growth investing
3. The philosophy of Buffett and Graham: “The Intelligent Investor”
4. Why markets frequently misprice stocks

Module 2: Analyzing companies and financials

1. Key valuation metrics (P/E, P/B, P/S, EV/EBITDA)
2. Understanding financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow
3. Debt levels and financial stability—what is acceptable?
4. Identifying businesses with strong fundamentals

Module 3: Determining a company’s true value

1. How to calculate intrinsic (fundamental) value
2. Valuation methods:
   • Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
   • Economic moat analysis
   • ROE, ROA, and profitability ratios
3. Differences between undervalued and simply cheap stocks

Module 4: Investor psychology and market behavior

1. Why most investors lose money
2. How markets overreact to news, fear, and hype
3. Avoiding bear market traps and speculative bubbles

Module 5: Portfolio diversification and risk management

1. Should value investors diversify their portfolio?
2. Balancing investments across different sectors
3. The risks of over-diversification and how it affects returns

Module 6: Global value investing opportunities

1. Which markets offer the best value opportunities?
2. Differences between developed and emerging markets
3. Macroeconomic factors influencing asset selection

Module 7: Finding investment ideas and strategies

1. Where to find promising companies (screening tools, investor reports)
2. Should you follow insider transactions and stock buybacks?
3. How to analyze the moves of major institutional investors

What you will learn:
✅ Understand the principles of value investing
✅ Identify undervalued stocks and assess their true worth
✅ Analyze financial statements and key company metrics
✅ Build a long-term investment portfolio for stable returns
✅ Avoid market bubbles and invest with confidence

Who is this course for?
✔ Long-term investors looking for stable, undervalued companies
✔ Beginners wanting to learn stock analysis techniques
✔ Those interested in the investing philosophy of Buffett and Graham
✔ Anyone looking to build a long-term investment strategy

Format:

• Self-paced learning materials (PDF format)
• Real-world examples and company analysis case studies
• No prior investment experience required