Fundamental Investing Institute

Fundamental Investing Institute We teach individual investors and entrepreneurs how to use core business fundamentals to make informed financial decisions. Invest Smarter.

Our courses and resources help you master fundamental analysis, grow your portfolio, and build lasting financial confidence. Build Wealth with Fundamentals. From stocks and bonds to private businesses and real estate, our courses and resources help you master fundamental analysis, grow your portfolio, and build lasting financial confidence.

08/04/2026

What’s the difference between investing and just buying stocks?

Buying a stock doesn’t automatically make someone an investor.

Long-term investors think differently. They look beyond the ticker symbol to understand the business, how it makes money, what it’s worth, and whether it’s a company they’d be comfortable owning for years.

In this video, I explain the difference between investing and simply buying stocks—and why that shift in thinking can completely change the way you approach the market.

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08/03/2026

How do you tell if a company is financially healthy?

A company’s financial health isn’t determined by one number.

Long-term investors look at both sides of the equation: how much debt a company has and whether it generates enough income and cash flow to comfortably support that debt.

In this video, I explain how to think like a lender, the key debt ratios investors use, and why looking at debt and coverage together provides a much clearer picture of a company’s financial health.

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07/31/2026

What financial statement should every new investor learn first?

If you’re just getting started, begin with the income statement.

While all three financial statements work together, the income statement is the easiest place to understand how a business makes money. It shows a company’s revenue, expenses, and whether it’s consistently generating profits over time.

In this video, I explain why the income statement is the best place for beginners to start, how it fits with the balance sheet and cash flow statement, and why learning all three is essential to understanding a business.

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07/30/2026

The balance sheet is more than just another financial statement.

It provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position by answering three simple questions:
✔️ What does the company own?
✔️ What does the company owe?
✔️ What is left for the owners?

Understanding these answers is the first step toward analyzing any business.

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07/30/2026

Does a falling stock price always mean something is wrong?

Not always.

A falling stock price doesn’t automatically mean the business is getting worse. Sometimes the market is reacting to short-term news, changing expectations, or investor emotions rather than a company’s long-term fundamentals.

In this video, I explain how long-term investors think about falling stock prices, what questions they ask before reacting, and why understanding the business matters more than watching the share price.

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07/30/2026

What’s the one lesson that can completely change how you think about investing?

It starts with one simple idea:

A stock isn’t just a ticker symbol—it’s ownership in a real business.

Every share represents a company with employees, customers, products, and the ability to generate profits over time. When you begin thinking like a business owner instead of a trader, you’ll ask better questions and make more informed long-term investment decisions.

In this video, I explain why this mindset is one of the most important lessons every new investor can learn.

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07/29/2026

How do you know if a stock is actually a good investment?

A great company doesn’t always make a great investment.

Even businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong cash flow, and high returns on invested capital can be poor investments if you pay too much for the stock. On the other hand, an average company can sometimes be a good investment if it’s trading at an attractive price.

In this video, I explain the difference between a good company and a good investment, why valuation matters, and what long-term investors look for before buying a stock.

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07/28/2026

Not everything on an income statement comes from a company’s day-to-day operations.

Interest expense, interest income, and gains or losses on asset sales are all considered non-operating items. Understanding the difference helps you better analyze a company’s true financial performance.

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07/27/2026

Where do investors actually find a company’s financial statements?

There are plenty of websites that make financial data easy to access—but if you really want to understand a business, you need to know where that information comes from.

In this episode of Hey Matt, we explain the difference between financial data websites like Yahoo Finance and a company’s official SEC filings, including why experienced investors spend time reading the 10-K, 10-Q, and the footnotes.

Learning where to find reliable information is one of the first steps toward becoming a more confident investor.

One question. One lesson. One step closer to becoming a better investor.

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07/24/2026

What’s the biggest mistake new investors make?
It isn’t picking the wrong stock.

It’s thinking they’re investing... when they’re actually speculating.

That one misunderstanding changes everything.

In this episode of Hey Matt, we explain the difference between investing and speculation, why Benjamin Graham’s philosophy still matters today, and how long-term investors decide whether a stock is actually worth buying.

If you want to become a better investor, understanding this distinction is one of the best places to start.

One question. One lesson. One step closer to becoming a better investor.

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