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Shareholder Value Analysis (SVA)

Shareholder Value Analysis (SVA), often associated with the work of Alfred Rappaport, is a sophisticated approach to financial management and strategic decision-making. It is founded on the principle that the primary objective of a company should be to maximize the economic value created for its equity shareholders.

Allocating Corporate Capital Fairly

The core principle of "fairness" in this context is generally tied to economic value creation, which means prioritizing investments that promise the highest risk-adjusted returns and align with the company's long-term strategy.

Nasdaq 100

The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) is a prominent stock market index that comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It's known for its focus on growth-oriented and innovative companies, particularly in the technology sector.

The S&P 600 Index

The S&P SmallCap 600 Index, often referred to as the S&P 600, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 600 small-capitalization publicly traded companies in the United States. It is maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The S&P 400 Index

The S&P MidCap 400 Index, often referred to as the S&P 400, is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-sized publicly traded companies in the United States. It is maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices and was introduced in 1991.

The S&P 500 Index

The S&P 500 Index is a stock market index that tracks the performance of approximately 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States.

3 Different Methods of Equity Valuation

Wise investors know that a company's market price can be influenced by all sorts of things, from market sentiment to temporary news cycles. The real question is: Is the stock's price reflective of its actual worth?

Cost of Capital

Cost of capital is the minimum return a business must earn on its investments to justify the cost of financing and satisfy expectations of both debt holders and equity investors.

Basics of Valuation

Valuation is at the heart of many financial decisions. Whether you're buying or selling a company, assessing the worth of an investment, or determining whether a stock is under or overvalued, knowing how to properly value assets is crucial.

Z-Score Model

The Z-Score model, most famously the Altman Z-Score, is a statistical model used to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within a certain timeframe, typically two years.

Corporate Finance

Corporate finance is a crucial branch of finance that focuses on how corporations manage their financial resources to achieve their strategic goals, primarily maximizing shareholder wealth.