Mon, December 2, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Stock market today: World shares are mixed as Chi .. ese stocks get a boost from strong factory orders
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in December
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Best Health Care Stocks for December 2024
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Louisiana-Pacific: Superb Execution, But Not Worth This Much
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Explained: Why FPIs are buying via IPO route and selling in stock market
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Markets Brief: Consumer Stocks Rally, Now Some Look Pricey
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
After an 18% jump on its 2024 results, is it too .. r me to consider buying this FTSE 100 hidden gem?
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
These five 'hold-forever' stocks offer high returns on equity and capital employed
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
'Lame duck' Biden pushing major US policies before Trump's return
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
This tech giant has returned 228,500pc over its life and isn't about to stop
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks to consider in December!
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Why did the Zip share price smash the market again in November?
[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Indian Capital Goods Stocks Regain Investor Favor
Sun, December 1, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Top Wall Street analysts pick 3 stocks for their attractive prospects
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy as 2024 Draws to a Close
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Warren Buffett Is Holding On To Cash - Should You?
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
2 no-brainer Warren Buffett stocks to buy into 2025
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
This AI penny stock could be set to explode higher in 2025
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
A Bull Market Is Here: 2 Smart Stocks Down 16% and 65% to Buy Right Now
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
These 3 Dividend-Focused Vanguard ETFs Are Up 14% to 31% in 2024. Here's the Best One to Buy Now.
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
As Indexes Soar, Does Warren Buffett Know Somethi .. ade a Move That Could Be a Warning for Investors.
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
The Stock Market Is Doing Something It's Never Do .. "Playing With Fire," According to Warren Buffett
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: SoundHound vs. Palantir
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Dow jumps nearly 200 points to record in short se .. n, S&P 500 posts best month of 2024: Live updates
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Ramstad: Readers praise idea for insurance-free doctor's offices in Minnesota
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Stocking Up for Christmas?
Sat, November 30, 2024
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Palantir Stock vs. Nvidia Stock: Billionaires Buy One and Sell the Other
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
The S&P 500 Is on Track to Do Something It Hasn't .. ince 1999, and Here's What It Could Mean for 2025
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Anglo American upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
XRP Price Prediction: Will Ripple Make Waves In 2024?
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
3 ISA strategies to consider
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
The simple 4-part filter that a legacy fund has used to beat the S&P 500 for over 2 decades
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Stock market today: Markets rise on Black Friday to cap off a memorable November
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Here's Why Insulet (PODD) is a Strong Growth Stock
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Warren Buffett Has Been Dumping Apple Stock for t .. How Much of His Portfolio It Makes Up Right Now.
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Super Micro leads S&P 500 losers to cap turbulent month for AI stocks
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Amazon employees to protest from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, NBC reports
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
An 8% yield and P/E ratio of 4.5! Surely this FTSE 250 stock deserves more attention?
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Want to Own Nvidia Stock and Get a 9.6% Dividend Yield? Here's How.
Fri, November 29, 2024
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 finish November .. cord highs as stocks cap off best month in a year
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Wall Street weekly outlook: Jobs data set to pave way for rates path, stocks
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Best Energy Drink Stock to Buy Right Now: Celsius Holdings vs. Monster Beverage
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Exact time Amazon's Black Friday deals will end as shopping event extended
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Thinking of Buying Super Micro Computer Stock? 3 Things You Should Know
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Wall Street Stocks End Lower After Inflation Data, Tech Stocks Push Nasdaq Down
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
3 Top Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
Stock market today: S&P 500 and Dow post gains and close out best month of 2024
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Thomas Matters
US: S&P 500, Dow close at record highs on tech, retail in focus

Stock Picking Success: Batting Average Or Slugging Percentage?

What does baseball have to do with picking stocks? Turns out Babe Ruth and Warren Buffett can teach us a few things about investing.
The article by Bill Stone on Forbes, titled "Stock Picking Success: Batting Average or Slugging Percentage?", discusses the metrics used to evaluate the success of stock picking. Stone argues that while many investors focus on the batting average (the frequency of successful picks), a more insightful metric might be the slugging percentage, which considers the magnitude of gains or losses from each pick. He explains that a high batting average might not necessarily translate into significant portfolio growth if the gains from successful picks are modest. Conversely, a lower batting average with a few high-impact winners could lead to substantial returns. Stone uses baseball analogies to illustrate how investors should aim for impactful investments rather than just a high number of correct picks, emphasizing the importance of the size of wins in stock picking success.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/bill_stone/2024/12/01/stock-picking-success-batting-average-or-slugging-percentage/ ]