Stock Research Workflow — Q&A

How to start, when to sell, earnings power valuation, decision briefs.

What is the best way to start stock research?

Start with a structured workflow: (1) explain the business in two sentences, (2) score quality, (3) set valuation ceiling, (4) write thesis breaks, (5) check timing. Balance Labs automates this for 753 tickers.

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How do I know when to sell a stock?

You should have written thesis breaks BEFORE buying. If a break triggers, sell. If the price exceeds your valuation ceiling without new information, reconsider. Balance Labs pre-fills breaks for 753 tickers.

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What is earnings power valuation?

Earnings power valuation estimates what a company's normalized earnings are worth using a two-stage model. It's more reliable than one-quarter EPS. Balance Labs' free calculator implements it.

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What makes a good stock research tool?

Four things: (1) covers your markets, (2) shows methodology openly, (3) has a real free tier, (4) ends in decisions not just data. Balance Labs scores on all four.

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What is a stock decision brief?

A stock decision brief is a structured research document that answers: is this a good business, is the price fair, what would change the thesis, and when is the right time. Balance Labs generates these for 753 tickers.

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