Blog | Quant Investing

23/04/2026

Why Earnings Lie and How the Accrual Ratio and CROIC Reveal the Truth

The accrual ratio and CROIC (Cash Return on Invested Capital) are two of the most reliable ways to find companies where earnings are genuinely backed by cash - and to avoid the ones that are quietly deteriorating. Here is how to use both.

22/04/2026

FCF Yield: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and Why It Beats the PE Ratio

FCF yield measures how much free cash flow a company generates relative to its price or enterprise value. Learn how to calculate it, what a good yield looks like, and how to use it in a stock screen - with a step-by-step example.

17/04/2026

Piotroski F-Score Explained: 9 Accounting Tests That Separate Value Stocks from Value Traps

The Piotroski F-Score is a 0–9 accounting scorecard developed by Joseph Piotroski in 2000 to identify financially strong value stocks and filter out value traps.

15/04/2026

Magic Formula Investing: The Complete Guide to Joel Greenblatt's Strategy (With Backtest Results)

Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula ranks stocks by two factors - earnings yield and return on capital - and beat the market in 96% of rolling 5-year periods across a 17-year backtest. This guide explains how the strategy works, what the data shows, and how to apply it as a self-directed investor.

17/02/2026

Which Investment Ideas Perform Best? The Truth Nobody Expects

Trying to choose the best stocks from an investment system? Here’s why picking and choosing hurts returns, and what to do instead.

27/01/2026

Best High Free Cash Flow Investment Ideas for 2026: 90+ Stocks with Market-Beating Potential

The highest free cash flow yield stocks for 2026 — screened across 22,000+ companies in 45+ countries. Updated with live data. FCF yield explained with real examples.

20/01/2026

Magic Formula Investing: Greenblatt's Strategy Backtested & Explained (2026)

Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula ranks stocks by earnings yield and return on capital. See our 20-year backtest results, current top stocks, and how to use the screener to find them

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15/01/2026

The Simple Momentum Strategy Backed by 150 Years of Data

The same momentum strategy has worked for 150 years. Here’s how you can use it.

17/12/2025

Missed a Great Stock? This Screener Agent Delivers It to You

Curious how a screener email agent works? Get a step-by-step guide to automating your investing strategy - no coding required.

10/12/2025

How to Beat the Market With Just 2 Trades a Year (Backtested 50+ Years of Data)

Curious if a lazy ETF momentum approach can outperform? The answer might surprise you.

01/12/2025

Think Index Funds Are Safe? Think Again

Ever questioned if stock picking is worth your time? This guide offers a fresh, practical perspective for modern investors.

27/11/2025

How Momentum Helps You Buy Right - and Stop Selling Too Soon

Curious how pros spot stock trends early? Learn how two simple momentum metrics can help you enter at the right time and avoid buying too late.

19/11/2025

Unlocking Japan’s Cash-Rich Stocks Before the Crowd

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is forcing reforms. Here’s how to identify the undervalued stocks set to benefit most.