Getting Started with GuruFocus Platform
A comprehensive guide to help you navigate the GuruFocus platform, set up your account, and understand the main features available to you.
Getting Started
Learn the basics of GuruFocus and start your investment research journey
Your First Stock Screen: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to create your first stock screen using our 500+ filters. This tutorial covers basic screening criteria and how to interpret results.
Understanding Portfolio Metrics and Analysis
Deep dive into portfolio analysis features including risk metrics, diversification analysis, and performance attribution calculations.
DCF Valuation Model: Complete Tutorial
Master discounted cash flow analysis with our built-in DCF calculator. Learn about terminal value, WACC calculations, and sensitivity analysis.
Backtesting Strategies: Best Practices
Learn how to properly backtest your investment strategies, avoid common pitfalls, and interpret historical performance data accurately.
Options Strategy Builder Tutorial
Complete guide to using our options strategy builder, including profit/loss diagrams, Greeks analysis, and risk management features.
Frequently Asked Questions
To create your first stock screen, navigate to the Screeners section and click "New Screen". You can then select from our 500+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, valuation metrics, and more. Start with basic criteria like market cap, P/E ratio, and revenue growth, then refine your screen based on your investment strategy.
Our portfolio analysis tool includes comprehensive risk metrics (Sharpe ratio, beta, volatility), diversification analysis across sectors and geographies, performance attribution, correlation analysis, and asset allocation breakdowns. You can also compare your portfolio against various benchmarks and indices.
Our DCF model uses the latest financial data and allows for customizable assumptions. While no valuation model is perfect, our DCF calculator includes sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to help you understand the range of possible outcomes. The accuracy depends on the quality of your assumptions about growth rates, margins, and terminal value.
Yes, you can export screening results, portfolio analysis, and backtesting reports in multiple formats including CSV, Excel, and PDF. Premium users also have access to API endpoints for automated data retrieval and integration with other tools.
Our market data is updated in real-time during market hours for price data, and fundamentals are updated within 24 hours of company filings. We source data from multiple providers to ensure accuracy and completeness across global markets.