Back to the Basics: How to Find Great Stock Ideas (Rabbit Holes vs. Screeners)
About this episode
Stephen and Andrew discuss different methods for generating stock ideas, comparing the rabbit hole approach to a numbers-first strategy.
Finding a great stock idea is hard—especially when you’re new and it feels like everyone has “the best” method. In this Back to the Basics episode, Stephen and Andrew compare how they personally generate investing ideas: Stephen’s rabbit hole method (starting with a company you already understand and branching out through suppliers, competitors, and beneficiaries) versus Andrew’s more numbers-first approach using watchlists and screeners. Along the way, they talk about why “touching a great brand” doesn’t automatically make a company a great investment, how to think about what’s truly mission-critical in a business, and how to build a repeatable pipeline for ideas without burning out. If you’ve ever wondered where to start, what to ignore, and how to develop your own style over time—this one’s for you. What You Will Learn How Stephen’s “rabbit hole” idea generation works (and why it can help you diversify) How Andrew uses watchlists, dashboards, and screening metrics to narrow the field fast Why supplier relationships can be risky—even when the customer is a world-class company How to spot early red flags (like excessive leverage) before you waste hours digging A practical…
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