Investing, explained simply
Short, plain guides to the ideas behind Stockslash. No jargon. Learn how to follow what super investors, insiders, and Congress are buying.
What is a 13F filing?
A 13F is a report that large investors must file with the SEC every quarter.
What is a super investor?
A super investor is a well known investor with a long track record of strong returns.
Are 13F filings public?
Yes.
What is insider buying?
Insider buying is when a company's own executives or directors buy shares of their company.
What is congressional stock trading?
Members of Congress are allowed to trade stocks, but a law called the STOCK Act requires them to report each trade publicly.
Is the stock market overvalued?
There is no single number that proves it, but a handful of time tested gauges show how stretched stock prices are, a second set shows whether the economy is near a downturn, and a third set shows the inflation and interest rate backdrop.