Investor Round-Up With Archive Invest
Felix, from Archive Invest, shares his experiences and investment strategies and focuses on a blend of growth and value investing while emphasizing diversification and the importance of compounding.
I am interviewing Felix from Archive Invest.
Every investor has their own way to build their wealth by investing.
The goal for this interview series is to share lessons from investors so you can build an investment style that works best for you.
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Felix, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hi, I’m Archive Invest, but my real name is Felix. I’m 23 years old and from Belgium. My biggest passions are reading, writing, and discussing stocks.
Beyond that, I’m deeply interested in personal growth and cultivating a mindset that enhances perspective and accelerates development. I believe an open mind is essential, as it shapes our ability to learn and evolve.
I also live by the principle that hard work leads to meaningful rewards; effort always pays off.
Tell us about your publication?
The goal of my publication is to share my experiences with investors and those just starting their investing journey. Right now, I primarily focus on stocks rather than educational content, but in the coming months, I plan to publish articles on investing strategies and developing the right mindset for profitable investing.
Beyond that, I want to connect with as many like-minded people as possible who share my passion for growth and financial success.
Can you describe your investment style?
I would describe my investing style as a blend of growth and value. I prioritize owning high-quality businesses but remain open to investing in more volatile stocks if they demonstrate strong potential.
A value stock isn’t always high quality, just as a growth stock doesn’t automatically guarantee long-term success.
How do you find the investments you want to invest in?
To identify strong investments, I use a framework I’ve developed myself. It focuses on key factors such as strong gross profit, healthy net income margins, and solid CAGRs when evaluating a business.
I also aim to buy businesses at attractive valuations, typically using metrics like forward P/E, P/FCF, and EV/EBITDA to assess value.
Soon, I’ll be sharing my framework on my profile so others can apply similar metrics in their own analysis.
How do you reduce your risk?
I manage risk by diversifying across sectors and maintaining a balanced number of holdings. Personally, I prefer holding between 5 and 15 stocks, as I believe this range provides strong diversification while keeping my portfolio focused.
Regional diversification is also important to me, as it helps mitigate geographic risks. Of course, buying companies at attractive valuations is another key way to reduce risk.
When do you sell?
It’s actually quite simple. I sell when I no longer see a strong future for the business. I also sell if the valuation becomes excessive and growth starts to slow down.
What is your most memorable investment whether good or bad?
Good question. I don’t think I have a truly memorable investment, at least not yet.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I’m still young, but if I could give my 18-year-old self advice, it would be to start learning about investing as soon as possible. Begin with the basics. That means building a solid understanding of economics and fundamental financial concepts.
Once you grasp the key metrics of the economy, you’re already ahead of most people. From there, I’d recommend investing a small percentage of your income, around 25% of what you earn from a student job, on a weekly or monthly basis. Start simple by putting that money into an S&P 500 Index or an MSCI World Index.
As you continue investing, begin reading about businesses, learn how to analyze stocks, value them, and execute trades on a brokerage account. Mastering these basics will set you up for long-term success.
Most importantly, understand the power of compounding. By consistently investing in an index over time, you’ll create exponential growth. Your 50-year-old self will thank you.
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Thank you for the interview! It was a true pleasure doing it with you! I really enjoyed it!