Tools, readings, and references to sharpen your investing skills.
We've compiled a curated list of resources to help current and prospective WIG members build foundational knowledge in investing, financial modeling, and markets.
Financial Education
The go-to reference for definitions, concepts, and tutorials on investing, finance, and economics. Essential for beginners and a handy reference for experienced analysts.
TrainingFree and premium courses on financial modeling, valuation, DCF analysis, and accounting fundamentals. Highly recommended for building technical skills.
TrainingIndustry-standard financial modeling courses used by analysts at top banks and buyside firms. Covers LBO, M&A, DCF, and comparable company analysis.
Market Data & Research
Free access to stock quotes, financial statements, earnings estimates, and news. A first stop for any equity research workflow.
DataHistorical financial data, macro charts, and long-term valuation multiples. Useful for tracking how businesses have performed through market cycles.
ResearchCrowdsourced equity research covering thousands of public companies. Good for supplementary perspectives alongside your own original research.
NewsReal-time market data and authoritative financial journalism. Essential for staying current on macro conditions and company-specific developments.
Recommended Reading
The foundational text on value investing. Warren Buffett calls it "by far the best book on investing ever written." Required reading for every serious analyst.
The timeless guide to communication and building relationships. Essential reading for anyone looking to succeed in finance, where people skills are just as important as analytical ones.
The original framework for fundamental equity analysis. Dense but rewarding — the bedrock of how Wall Street thinks about valuing businesses.
Lynch's case for individual investors finding great companies in everyday life. Engaging, practical, and packed with timeless investing wisdom.
A concise introduction to value investing and the "magic formula." Great for new members looking to build intuition around quality businesses.
A compelling look at how behavior and mindset shape financial outcomes. Housel argues that doing well with money has less to do with intelligence than with how you think about it.