Introduction to Value Investing

Identifying undervalued stocks

This beginner Coursera course is an in-depth introduction to value investing, the strategy of looking for stocks that trade below their true worth. It is built around the concepts, tools and techniques needed to analyse companies and estimate that worth.

Fundamentals and a long horizon

The approach is fundamental analysis with a long-term view. Learners work through company analysis and valuation with the aim of making investment decisions on the basis of what a business is worth, rather than on short-term market moves.

Getting the most from the course

• Use the valuation vocabulary from each lesson in a short written analysis.
• Compare two companies in one sector using the same measures.
• Keep a long-term note on each holding to test your original reasoning.