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Investment Idea Validator

Remove emotion from your investing. Score your ideas against a defensive framework.

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Decision Inputs

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Scoring Framework

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How well do you understand the business model and how it makes money?

3/5

Does the company have a sustainable competitive advantage (brand, network effect, cost)?

3/5

Is the debt manageable? Is cash flow growing? Are margins stable?

3/5

Is the price reasonable compared to its intrinsic value?

3/5

How well is the idea protected from regulatory, macro, or technological disruption?

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Analysis Result

Complete the framework and click Validate to see results.

Risks & Limitations

  • The score is only as good as the honesty of your inputs.
  • Deterministic models cannot account for irrational market behavior in the short term.
  • Qualitative scoring is subjective; 'Understandability' is a personal metric.

Next Steps

Data Sources
  • Graham-Dodd Valuation Principles
  • Buffett/Munger Mental Models
Model Assumptions
  • Long-term horizon (>5 years)
  • Rational business ownership mindset
Last UpdatedFebruary 2025