investment

Dividends and taxation: the importance of tax-exempt dividends (1/3)

This post is part 1 of 3 in the series Tax-exempt dividends

A humorous and informative overview of investment taxation, beginning with a Halloween anecdote featuring a child dressed as a tax inspector. The article explores the crucial importance of understanding tax aspects when selecting investments, with a particular focus on the taxation of dividends and capital gains.

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Analysis of Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co Ltd (8052:TYO)

TSUBAKIMOTO KOGYO CO LTD, a Japanese company specializing in the sale of industrial machinery and equipment, is proving to be a real investment opportunity with attractive valuations. The company is in solid financial health, with a promising dividend yield and a share price that has more than doubled in five years, while still trading at an attractive price compared to its historical value before the bursting of the Japanese bubble.

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Valuation indicators (3/9)

This post is part 3 of 9 in the series Valuation ratios

Discover why dividend yield should not be the only criterion to consider in your stock market investment strategy. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls related to an excessive focus on yield and understand the tax implications, particularly in Switzerland where dividends are taxed unlike stock market capital gains.

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Identifying quality Swiss stocks and promoting them (5/6)

This post is part 5 of 6 in the series Identifying quality Swiss stocks and promoting them

In this in-depth financial analysis, we examine the essential metrics of revenue and net income growth, with a particular focus on ROE and NPM to assess company performance. Beyond traditional financial metrics, we also explore sustainable competitive advantages such as brand quality, technical excellence, and customer loyalty, following Warren Buffett’s investment principles.

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Identifying quality Swiss stocks and promoting them (3/6)

This post is part 3 of 6 in the series Identifying quality Swiss stocks and promoting them

Key financial metrics such as ROE, profit margin and equity are essential to assess the financial health of a company. A comparative analysis between EMS Chemie and Schaffner reveals significant differences in performance and financial strength, illustrating the importance of these indicators in investment decision-making.

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