The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom

Why is the SEC Letting Companies Get Away with This?

Feb 17, 2025
David Trainer, founder of New Constructs, sheds light on today’s flawed capital markets shaped by opaque financial statements. He reveals how critical details often hide in footnotes, jeopardizing investor insights. Trainer emphasizes the importance of discerning economic earnings over superficial accounting metrics, urging a shift in investment strategy. With a focus on improving transparency through innovative technology, he discusses the potential for better-aligned capital allocation and the resurgence of undervalued, profitable companies.
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