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Podcast: The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Episode: IFB370: Free Cash Flow Metrics - Margin, Yield, and Conversion Explained
Description: In episode 370 of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew tackle listener questions about PE ratios, target date funds, debt-to-equity ratios, and free cash flow metrics. Learn how to evaluate companies, understand expense ratios in 401(k)s, and use DCF models to value businesses. A must-listen for beginner investors!
[00:01:21] Missing PE ratios? It’s often due to negative or missing earnings.
[00:03:12] Target date funds simplify rebalancing but limit investment flexibility.
[00:06:57] High expense ratios in 401(k)s vary by employer and fund options.
[00:11:46] Debt-to-equity ratios must be evaluated alongside interest coverage metrics.
[00:18:05] DCF models can include debt, depending on...