Airbnb IPO
In this week’s article, we discuss Airbnb’s recovery.
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The Vaccine is coming, but when will it arrive?
In this week’s article, we will be discussing the path forward and what comes next. When can we expect wide-scale control of the pandemic?
The outcome of the US election and the impact to markets, and the ARPU of US tech companies
In this article, we will be discussing the outcome of the US election and its implications on the market, and average revenue per user (ARPU) tech giants generate in the US.
Q3 Earnings of Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google
In this week’s article, we want to discuss Facebook’s, Amazon’s, Microsoft’s and Google’s earnings.
Tesla and Netflix Q3 Earnings and the most profitable companies in the US
We are at the beginning of the earnings season again here in the US. In this week’s article, we will be discussing Tesla’s earnings, Netflix’s earnings and the most profitable companies in America you never heard of before.
Two sectors on the rise as the US election nears: solar and marijuana
In this article, we discuss changes in the market as confidence continues to increase with the likelihood of Biden and the Democrats winning the election (US election is on November 3rd).
U.S. Economic Policies by Presidential Candidates
With less than a month remaining before the US election, we want to give you a primer on the differences in Trump’s vs. Biden’s policies and how these can impact the market.
The Extraordinary Rise of the Alternative Meat Industry
In this article, we will be discussing the extraordinary rise of the alternative meat industry, and how it is an existential threat to the incumbent meat producers.
SPACs and Electric Vehicle Companies
In this article, we will be discussing the increasing trend of electric vehicle companies going public through SPAC.
Microsoft’s Game Streaming Strategy
Why did Microsoft purchased Bethesda? to expand the total addressable market for its cloud service (Azure)
Why the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Transactions is Not an Additional Cost and Tips to Manage the Upfront Cash Outflow
In this article, we take a deeper look into the 5% Tax collected at Source (TCS) on foreign remittances introduced in the Finance Bill 2020.
Nvidia Buying Arm and Nikola Fraud Accusations
In this week’s article, we will be covering the news of NVIDIA buying Arm, and Nikola’s fraud allegations.
SpaceX and Amazon – The Future of Space Internet
In this article, we take a deep dive into the business of space; specifically space internet, with SpaceX and Amazon as leading players.
Tesla not included in S&P 500 and upcoming US IPOs in fall 2020
Tesla slipped after not being added to the S&P 500. The US IPO market is heating up again. AirBnB, Asana, Palantir and others have filed to go public in the coming weeks. We summarize the upcoming IPOs.
US’ Housing Rebound & Primer on Shopify’s business
Learn more about Shopify business – how it empowers ecommerce and has a dual business models (software-as-a-service and payments). Also learn about the rebound in US housing market
Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google Earnings Q2 2020
Q2 2020 earnings summary of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Learn how COVID-19 has affected the businesses of these companies
US Investing Trends by Indian Retail Investors
Trends of US investing by Indian investors on Vested Finance
Q2 Earnings of Tesla, Netflix and Microsoft. Silver and Gold Rally
In this week’s update, we discuss the gold/silver rally in recent months
Lemonade IPO and the US economy VS. the stock market
In this week’s update we show why the stock market is not the economy, and dive deeper into Lemonade’s sky high valuation.
Tesla inching into S&P 500 and other news
Tesla’s share price surged after the company announced near record
Path to Economic Recovery
We’re entering the 3rd month of the global lockdown and many
How to be profitable in the food delivery business
It’s no secret that the food delivery business is booming
US delisting Chinese companies and Zoom’s earnings
The US government is making inroads to release a bill that will de-list
TSMC, Intel, Netflix and the importance of volume in a high fixed-cost business
The tit for tat between the US and China continues. This time, around the strategic
Uber potentially buying Grubhub and other news
In this week’s update: US central bank buying Bond ETFs; Investors piling into gold;
Q1 earnings of Facebook, Google and Netflix
As predicted, Netflix saw strong subscriber growth of 15.8 million
Tesla’s Q1 2020 earnings and COVID-19
Tesla just reported Q1 2020 earnings. The company surprised everyone
The economic impact of lockdown to Indian Economy – based on learnings from the US, China and Europe
As the world continues to grapple
Oil Price Truce – Airbnb’s Missed Window – Number of Quarters with Zero Revenue
It’s no secret that the prolonged global lockdown due to the COVID-19
US, China, and India Bounce – Amazon’s Just Walk Out – FB’s and Google’s revenue to be impacted by COVID-19
Even though the number of COVID-19 cases continue
How long will the lockdown in India last?
As India enters its lockdown period, many of our readers might be wondering
Nike Surprises Investors and US $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill
Nike reported revenue that was above analysts’ expectations
RBI defends the Rupee & Apple’s Dependence on China’s Manufacturing
India’s foreign exchange reserve fell by US $5.35 billion
US Economy, COVID-19, Value investing and the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
Our coverage of COVID-19 and
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the global economy
After a slew of reports of new cases in South Korea and Italy, and
A tale of two earnings: Tesla and Facebook
A tale of two earnings: Tesla and Facebook. One company delivered
Apple Earnings and Services Strategy
Apple was one of the best performers in 2019. The company announced its earnings
Netflix’s Q4 2019. Boeing’s bad year. The beginning of a new coronavirus epidemic.
Netflix reported its Q4 2019 earnings this week. The company outperformed
Tesla Strategy Analysis
Tesla is a remarkable company. It is the first US car company to go public since 1956
2019: US Market Year in Review
As 2019 is coming to an end, we thought it would be good to look back
Sundar Pichai left his position at Google and is the new CEO of Alphabet
Sundar Pichai got a promotion. Larry Page is
Primer on the Saudi Aramco IPO
Many of you have asked about Saudi Aramco’s upcoming IPO. The company will
Choosing the right stock, the right way.
In life, your success is the result of the different choices you make, compounded over time.
Platform Updates: iOS App, Collections and Watchlist
We are excited to announce that our app is out on iOS
Tesla and Microsoft September 2019 Earnings Both Beat Expectations
Tesla reported a return to profitability. Last week, we reported Tesla’s strong Q3
Netflix’s Q3 Earnings Report – Slowing Subscriber Growth
Netflix reported its Q3 2019 earnings this week. The company reports that international
Netflix’s Turbulent 2019
After a sharp increase earlier in the year, the company’s share price
Deep Dive into WeWork’s IPO
The We company, or more commonly known as WeWork is IPOing in the US in September 2019.
Cloudflare’s IPO
Cloudflare is planning to list on the NYSE on September 12th 2019.
Navigating Uncertainty Around The Trade War
It’s hard to follow the news about the US economy without hearing about the
Vested MasterClass with Utsav Agarwal, Investor, ex-Expansion @ Glovo & Uber
I am really excited to be sharing this week’s edition of Vested’s MasterClass with you today.
Vested MasterClass with Pankaj Naik from Avendus
As part of the Vested MasterClass series, we will be interviewing thought leaders across
News From Around the US Investing World 7.26.2019
Facebook was slapped with an unprecedented US $5 billion fine
Slack’s Financials
Slack S-1 filing. The company has filed with the SEC and is expected to IPO
The Cashier-less Amazon Go Store
Amazon Go Stores are Amazon’s cashier-less physical retail stores.
Zoom’s IPO
Zoom will be publicly listed on the NASDAQ this week [week of April 18 2019],
Lyft IPO, and Lyft vs. Uber
On Friday March 29th 2019, Lyft (a ride-sharing company that operates in the USA
Apple’s Services Narrative
On January 2nd 2019, Tim Cook released a letter to investors to announce
Netflix’s Economic Engine
With more than 139 million paying subscribers, Netflix is the largest streaming
Facebook’s Competitive Moat
The year 2018 has not been kind to Facebook (FB). Still reeling from
The Second Age of Microsoft
In the last week of November, Microsoft briefly overtook Apple as the most valuable
Uber’s $120 billion dollar IPO?
Both Uber and Lyft (Uber’s primary competitor in the US) have submitted paperwork for
Amazon is Eating the World
It is no secret that Amazon is expanding its business into other sectors.
A Crack in Intel’s Armor
On November 26th 2018, Amazon announced the release of Gravitron,
Major US Tech IPOs in 2019
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is an event where a private company makes
Investors from India Can Gain Exposure to the Chinese Growth Story via the US Stock Market
For the savvy Indian investor, investing in Chinese companies listed in the US
Netflix Content Acquisition Strategy (part 2)
This is part 2 of our in depth analysis of Netflix’s content acquisition strategy.
Netflix Content Acquisition Strategy (part 1)
Before we delve into Netflix’s content acquisition strategy, it would
FAANG Defying Gravity
In our previous post, we have introduced the concept of FAANG
What is FANG? Or is it FAANG? Or FAAMG?
Originally coined by Jim Cramer of MSNBC, FANG is a group of high performing
Knowledge
A Primer on 5G
5G is not only faster, but also cheaper per unit data, and comprises not just a single approach, but multiple approaches. You can deploy 5G with various frequencies
How to invest in gold through ETFs available in the US stock market
We discuss why silver and gold have rallied as governments around the world have introduced large stimulus packages and how investors can gain exposure through various ETFs
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing Internationally from India
how to invest in US stock market from India
The Essentials Of A Well-Balanced Portfolio
When it comes to investing, personal discipline and portfolio balance are key.
Global is the next avenue of growth for FAANG, and India is a core part of this growth
FAANG, an acronym coined by CNBC’s Jim Cramer in 2013 has become
Investing In Indian Markets vs US Markets: The Pros and Cons
Investing In Indian Markets vs US Markets: The Pros and Cons
A Primer on Oil ETF and a Market Review
Some of you might be monitoring the oil price fluctuations and considering
Expanding our offering to a curated list of 1000 stocks and ETFs
We are excited to announce our expanded offerings.
Investing During Turbulent Times (COVID-19 Edition)
The rise of COVID-19 (coronavirus) globally has stalled international
Investing in emerging market from India
Building a portfolio that is resilient to negative economic factors
How to Invest in the US Stock Market from India
We outline the benefits and downsides of US investing from India
Investing in MNCs through their Indian subsidiaries – is it a good idea?
Many investors from India ask us: Why invest directly in the US stock
Deciding between Mutual Funds vs. ETFs? Make sure you understand these differences first
If you are wondering how to choose
Introduction to Value Investing – Part 2
When Warren Buffett was 11 years old, he bought 3 shares of Cities
Introduction to Value Investing – Part 1
In this week’s update, we want to give you an introduction to value investing
What Does It Mean for the Yield Curve To Be Inverted
The US stock market has enjoyed a 10 year bull market (a period where share prices
The Strategy Behind Amazon’s One Day Prime Shipping
Amazon’s (AMZN) share price performance has lagged the broader
Why Investing in the US has given superior returns
If you had invested ₹ 4,921 (USD $100) in January 2010 in the SENSEX
What is earnings per share (EPS)? How can it help investors evaluate investment opportunities?
To help you better evaluate stock
The Case for Long Term Investing
We can repeat the same exercise above, but change the holding period to 5 years.
Software as a Service and Adobe
In the olden days, software was stored in physical media (CD/DVD), packaged in a box
How taxes will work for investors in India when investing in the US
Vested’s mission is to make investing in the US stock market simple for investors from India.
What is the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)
Vested’s mission is to make investing in the US stock market
What is an ETF?
ETF stands for Exchanged Traded Funds. It is a collection of many stocks/bonds
What is a Dividend?
A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profit to its shareholders.
Why Investors From India Should Diversify Their Portfolio
Over the last 10 years, India’s stock market has yielded great returns.
Indian Investors: how inflation is hurting your returns
When investing in equities, Indian investors must be aware that the realized
