Beginner Investing Blog
New to Investing? Pick a track below.
Start with the basics, practice on real companies, then build the mindset for the long run — no jargon, just clarity.
Best for Complete Beginners
⏱️ Read Time: 5-8 minutes
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Getting Started
New to investing? Start here for the basics — simple frameworks, reliable resources and a clear roadmap for what to do first.
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Visual Guides
Want the gist fast? Watch bite-sized visual explainers that break down investing concepts in minutes.
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Case Studies
Learn stock analysis by walking through real businesses — how they make money, what could go wrong and what to look for before buying your first stock.
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Mentor Lessons
Short lessons from Reginald on timeless investing principles — risk, patience, staying calm in volatility and thinking long term.
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The Burger Wars: McDonald's 5 Forces Visualized
To truly understand a company, you need to know the battlefield.
We take a deep dive into the QSR industry using Porter's Five Forces. From a bloody rivalry to the massive real estate moat, discover why McDonald's is a phenomenal business in a brutally tough industry
⏱️ Read Time: 6-8 minutes
How Does McDonald’s Really Make Money? A Young Investor’s Deep Dive
McDonald’s isn’t just burgers — it’s royalties and real estate.
I break down how McDonald's really makes money — then use a SWOT analysis to see what makes the Golden Arches a potential long term investment.
⏱️ Read Time: 7-9 minutes
First Investment? My McDonald’s Musings
Your first stock doesn’t need to be a hidden gem — it can be the burger joint you visit every week.
Here’s why I started with McDonald’s and how I’m moving from gut feel to real facts.
⏱️ Read Time: 5-7 minutes