Category: Personal Growth

Carrer, Finance, Personal Growth

A Skill I Want to Learn: Investing and Financial Analysis

Aryan Shah
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Introduction

One skill I really want to learn is investing and financial analysis. As a economics student, I feel this skill is very important for my future. I want to understand how money grows and how smart investors make decisions in the stock market. It’s not just about making money, but also about managing risk and thinking long-term.

Why I Want to Learn This Skill

The main reason I want to learn investing is because of my career goals. I want to become an investment banker or financial analyst, and for that, I need to understand how to analyze companies, read financial statements, and follow market trends. This skill will help me stand out in internships and jobs.

Another reason is personal growth. If I understand investing, I can manage my own money better. Instead of just saving money, I can grow it over time. This can help me become financially independent and achieve goals like buying a house or traveling.

How I Plan to Learn It

To learn this skill, I plan to study CFA materials and practice questions daily. I will also follow financial news and learn from real-world examples. Watching how the market moves and learning from mistakes will help me improve over time.

Conclusion

In the end, investing is not just a skill for me, it’s a step toward my future success. It will help me build a strong career and a better life. I am excited to start learning and improving every day.

Learn more about investing basics here: https://www.investopedia.com/investing-4427685

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Carrer, Finance, Life Lessons, Personal Growth

How to Analyze a Stock Using Yahoo Finance (Beginner Tutorial)

Aryan Shah

Investing in the stock market can be exciting, but it is important to research a company before buying its stock. Buying a stock without research is like buying a car without checking the engine first. Smart investors always analyze a company’s financial information before making a decision. In this tutorial, I will show how beginners can analyze a stock using Yahoo Finance in four simple steps.

Step 1: Search the Company

The first step is to search for the company you want to analyze. Go to the Yahoo Finance website and type the company’s ticker symbol into the search bar. A ticker symbol is a short abbreviation used to identify a publicly traded company.

For example, Apple’s ticker symbol is AAPL. After searching the ticker, you will be taken to the company’s stock page. This page shows the current stock price, market information, charts, and financial data.

Step 2: Check Key Statistics

The next step is reviewing some important statistics about the company. These numbers help investors understand the size, value, and profitability of a business.

Some important metrics include:

  • Market Cap – the total value of the company
  • P/E Ratio – shows how expensive a stock is compared to its earnings
  • EPS (Earnings Per Share) – shows how much profit the company makes for each share

Looking at these numbers helps investors quickly evaluate whether a company may be a good investment.

Step 3: Review Financial Statements

The third step is reviewing the company’s financial statements. On Yahoo Finance, click on the Financials tab to see the company’s income statement.

Two important numbers to focus on are:

  • Revenue – the total money the company earns from sales
  • Net Income – the company’s profit after expenses

If revenue and profits are growing over time, it usually means the company is performing well.

Step 4: Analyze the Stock Chart

The final step is analyzing the stock chart. Yahoo Finance allows you to view the stock price over different time periods.

For example:

  • 1-Year Chart shows short-term price trends
  • 5-Year Chart shows long-term growth patterns

Looking at charts helps investors understand how the stock has performed over time and identify trends in the market.

Conclusion

Yahoo Finance is a powerful and free tool that helps investors research companies before investing. By searching the ticker symbol, reviewing key statistics, analyzing financial statements, and studying the stock chart, investors can better understand a company’s performance.

Doing proper research before investing can help reduce risk and lead to better financial decisions. For beginners who want to start learning about stocks, Yahoo Finance is a great place to begin.

Watch My Tutorial Video

Citation

Yahoo Finance – https://finance.yahoo.com

Life Lessons, Personal Growth

From Two Suitcases to a Stronger Foundation

Aryan Shah

Three years ago, I came to the U.S. with just two suitcases. Yesterday, I walked past the bus stop where I once stood trying to figure life out — and realized how much has changed.

The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received

Three years ago, I came to the United States with just two suitcases.

No house. No stable job. No clear plan. Just belief and a goal to build something better for myself.

In the beginning, I used to take a public bus to work. I remember standing there early in the morning, sometimes tired, sometimes stressed, just thinking about how everything would turn out.

Yesterday, I went to Jersey City and saw that exact same spot where I used to wait for the bus.

The place looked the same.

But my life is different now.

At 21 years old, I have my own house. I work at one of the big banks as a P.T. banker, I’m proud of it. I’m pursuing my bachelor’s degree. And on top of that, I’m studying for the CFA to build a future in Wall st.

None of this happened overnight.

It wasn’t one big opportunity or lucky break. It was small effort every single day. Showing up to work. Going to class. Studying when I didn’t feel like it. Staying disciplined when nobody was watching.

The best advice I ever received was simple:

“Be patient and keep building.”

Back then, I didn’t fully understand it. I wanted fast results. I wanted quick progress. But now I realize real growth takes time.

It’s not about moving fast.
It’s about not stopping.

If I’ve learned anything in these three years, it’s this:

Start with what you have.
Don’t rush your timeline.
Stay consistent even when it feels slow.
Trust the process, even when you can’t see results yet.

Three years ago, I was standing at a bus stop hoping life would improve.

Today, I’m still building — just on a stronger foundation.

And I’m proud of how far I’ve come.