Investment Analysis Through Real-World Practice
Most people struggle with evaluating investments because they've never had hands-on experience with actual financial data. Our program changes that by walking you through genuine case studies from Irish and European markets, helping you build the confidence to make informed decisions.
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What You'll Actually Learn
We've structured the curriculum around practical skills that people actually use when evaluating investments. No theory without application.
Financial Statement Analysis
Reading balance sheets sounds boring until you discover what they actually tell you about a company's health. We'll show you how to spot red flags and genuine opportunities in publicly available reports.
Valuation Methods
You'll learn multiple approaches to determining what something is actually worth – from discounted cash flow to comparable company analysis. Each method has its place, and you'll know when to use which.
Market Context Analysis
Numbers don't exist in a vacuum. We'll examine how economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive positioning affect investment value, using real examples from recent years.
Risk Assessment
Every investment carries risk, but not all risks are created equal. You'll develop frameworks for identifying, measuring, and deciding which risks are worth taking based on your circumstances.
Due Diligence Process
There's a systematic way to investigate potential investments. We'll walk through the checklist professionals use, adapted for individual investors who want to make thorough evaluations.
Portfolio Construction
Individual investments are just pieces of a larger puzzle. You'll explore how to build a collection of investments that makes sense for your goals and risk tolerance.
Siobhán Ní Fhearghail
Lead Instructor, Financial Analysis
After spending twelve years analyzing small-cap companies for institutional investors, Siobhán now focuses on teaching practical evaluation skills. She's particularly good at explaining complex financial concepts through everyday examples that actually make sense.
Astrid Berglund
Portfolio Strategy Instructor
Astrid worked in wealth management before realizing she preferred education to sales. Her background in helping clients make real decisions informs her teaching approach – she knows the questions people actually struggle with when building portfolios.
How The Program Actually Works
Theory only gets you so far. Each session combines explanation with application, so you're constantly connecting concepts to real-world situations.
Start With Real Companies
Every session begins with an actual company or investment scenario. You'll receive the same information a professional analyst would have, then work through the evaluation process step by step.
Build Your Analysis
Using the tools and frameworks introduced in each session, you'll construct your own analysis. This isn't about getting the "right answer" – it's about developing a systematic approach that works for you.
Compare Perspectives
One of the most valuable parts happens when the group discusses their findings. You'll see how different people interpret the same information, which teaches you to consider multiple angles before making decisions.
Apply To Your Interests
Between sessions, you'll practice the techniques on investments that interest you personally. Whether that's stocks, property, or business opportunities, the evaluation principles remain consistent.
Ready To Build These Skills?
The autumn 2025 cohort will be limited to sixteen participants to maintain the interactive format that makes this program effective.
Program Duration: 12 weeks, September-November 2025
Meeting Schedule: Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:00 PM
Location: Ballinasloe and online participation available