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DCF, Margin of Safety, Piotroski F-Score, Reverse DCF, Indian capital gains tax \u2014 written for retail investors who want to think clearly about stocks.

FeaturedGuide9 min read

Quick Guide: How to Read Indian Company Financial Statements

Annual report, quarterly results, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow — what each section means for Indian retail investors, with 2-3 key line items per section.

YieldIQ Team24 Apr 2026

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Framework8 min read

Moat Investing in India: How to Spot a Durable Competitive Advantage

The 5 sources of economic moat adapted for Indian markets — brand, switching costs, network effects, cost advantage and efficient scale — with NSE examples.

23 Apr 2026

Fundamentals9 min read

Understanding the Piotroski F-Score (With Nifty 50 Examples)

All 9 Piotroski criteria explained with Indian stock examples. How to use the F-Score to separate quality compounders from value traps on the NSE.

22 Apr 2026

Framework8 min read

What is Margin of Safety — and Why 20% Isn't Enough for Indian Stocks

Buffett's concept adapted for the Indian market. Why NSE stocks demand more cushion than US equities, and how to size margin of safety by business quality.

21 Apr 2026

Valuation10 min read

How DCF Valuation Works for Indian Stocks (Without the Jargon)

A plain-English guide to Discounted Cash Flow for Indian investors. Learn FCF, WACC, terminal value and why the India risk-free rate changes everything — with a worked Reliance example.

20 Apr 2026

Valuation7 min read

What is DCF Valuation? A Plain English Guide for Indian Investors

Understand Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation — the technique used by Warren Buffett, hedge funds, and YieldIQ. Learn how to estimate what a stock is really worth.

10 Apr 2026

Fundamentals6 min read

Piotroski F-Score: The 9-Point Quality Test for Indian Stocks

Learn how Joseph Piotroski's F-Score helps separate quality value stocks from value traps. The 9 questions every investor should ask.

8 Apr 2026

Framework5 min read

Margin of Safety: Buffett's Most Important Concept

What is Margin of Safety, why Warren Buffett calls it 'the three most important words in investing,' and how to apply it to Indian stocks.

5 Apr 2026

Valuation5 min read

Reverse DCF: How to Tell What Growth the Market is Pricing In

The most under-used valuation tool. Reverse DCF tells you what FCF growth rate the current price is implying — so you can judge whether it's realistic.

2 Apr 2026

Framework6 min read

What is an Economic Moat? The Business Quality Test that Buffett Uses

Wide moat, narrow moat, no moat — what these mean, why they matter, and how to spot durable competitive advantages in Indian companies.

30 Mar 2026

Guide5 min read

How to Analyze an Indian Stock in 5 Minutes (The YieldIQ Method)

A repeatable 5-minute checklist using YieldIQ tools. Quality, valuation, growth, risk — answered for any Indian stock.

26 Mar 2026

Tax7 min read

STCG vs LTCG: Indian Capital Gains Tax Explained (FY 2025-26)

Post-Budget 2024 tax rates, holding period rules, exemptions, set-offs, and ITR filing tips for Indian equity investors.

22 Mar 2026

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