• About
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Speaking
  • Events
  • Services
  • Contact

FatAlpha

Investing website that displays stock ideas, opinions and my strategies.

Archives for September 2018

Long Western Digital (WDC)

September 25, 2018 By Sophocles Sophocleous

Yes, you own a Western Digital product.  For sure!  The company generated $20.6 billion in sales of hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs), as well as NAND based products.  So essentially their storage products go into notebooks, desktops, mobile phones and data centers. There is fear in the market that prices are coming down and that demand for hard drives will weaken.  … [Read more...]

Top 50 Magic Formula Stocks

September 24, 2018 By Sophocles Sophocleous

One very popular screen is Joel Greenblatt’s ‘Magic Formula’ which he talks about in his best selling book “The Little Book that Beats the Market”.  This screen is a ranking system using ‘return on capital’ and ‘earnings yield’.  Using Greenblatt’s definitions I re-created the screen.  For specifics regarding the calculations please scroll to the bottom of the post.  The 50 top … [Read more...]

Don’t buy the news! (Or sell for that matter)

September 21, 2018 By Sophocles Sophocleous

This morning as I woke up I read the Wall Street Journal article "U.S. Stocks Close at Records" and was disappointed by the content of the piece.  Before we get into the content, let me state that I do love the WSJ which along with the Financial Times are the most important publications for investors.  But there are 2-3 facts you need to be aware of:  1) A lot of the time the … [Read more...]

Growing Global Dividend Aristocrats

September 20, 2018 By Sophocles Sophocleous

Dividend Aristocrats

Investors love dividends.  Especially when they are growing, sustainable and consistent.  I screened over 70,000 stocks to find which ones had the following characteristics: Paid a dividend every year for the last 10 years. The dividend grew in each of the last 5 years. The dividend payout ratio was less than 100%.  This means that the company is paying a dividend … [Read more...]

My Favorites from the London Value Investor Conference 2018

September 19, 2018 By Sophocles Sophocleous

The London Value Investor Conference was in May 2018.  I had some friends who attended.  Below are some of the ideas presented based on what I’ve been told and read.  Don't underestimate their potential because they were presented in May.  Value investors have the tendency to get long too early so some of these may even be cheaper today or have not priced in their full … [Read more...]

Next Page »

Free Insights & Substack

Charlie Munger quotes

"If the value of a company doesn't just scream out at you, it's too close."

Events

Disclaimer

fatalpha.com is not operated by a broker, a dealer, a registered investment adviser, or a regulated entity. Under no circumstances does any information posted represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. In no event shall fatalpha.com, Sophocles Sophocleous, FATALPHA LTD, or any affiliates or associates be liable to any member or guest for any damages of any kind arising out of the use of any content available on the website. Past performance is a poor indicator of future performance. All the information on this site and any related materials is not intended to be, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. All materials and information you obtain here are exclusively for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to provide any investment services to investors based in the U.S. or elsewhere.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Recent Posts

  • San Juan Royalty Trust with Brian Anast
  • 7+ Stock Ideas
  • ASSA with Pon Van Compernolle
  • ASML: The picks and shovels of chips
  • 1st FatAlpha Value (Asia)

Disclaimer

fatalpha.com is not operated by a broker, a dealer, a registered investment adviser, or a regulated entity. Under no circumstances does any information posted represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. In no event shall fatalpha.com, Sophocles Sophocleous, FATALPHA LTD, or any affiliates or associates be liable to any member or guest for any damages of any kind arising out of the use of any content available on the website. Past performance is a poor indicator of future performance. All the information on this site and any related materials is not intended to be, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. All materials and information you obtain here are exclusively for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to provide any investment services to investors based in the U.S. or elsewhere.

Search

Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Disclaimer |  Archive

Sophocles Sophocleous

A Fulbright scholar and Chartered Financial Analyst, has been active in the global financial markets since 1999. This website displays his personal thoughts and views. Read More…

Copyright © 2025 · FatAlpha · All rights reserved

*** Free Insights ***
Free stock ideas
Videos of idea discussions
Free substack included Unsubscribe any time
By subscribing, you give us permission to send you our monthly letter. We will NOT be in contact with you in any other way. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at info@fatalpha.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By providing your email and subscribing, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms. We use MailChimp as our marketing automation platform. By clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.