Market Fundamentals

No matter your level of experience, master the core principles of disciplined investing with practical tools, live market data, essential education, and proven strategies designed to grow your capital, manage risk, and achieve compounded returns.

U.S. Economic Data

Provides this weeks U.S. economic data in real time.

Real Time Economic Calendar provided by Investing.com.

Investing Educational Tools

Investing in the market is only one of several options you have to compound your capital. These educational tools cover some of the foundations. Askesis believes in education and self-teaching/learning to the highest degree possible to make your own decisions.

Investopedia

Great for learning key terms. Free simulator available for practice.

Investopedia

Morningstar
Classroom

Free courses to learn about stocks, funds, bonds, etc.

Morningstar Investor Classroom

Bogleheads Wiki

A good resource that matches well with the Askesis mindset.

Bogleheads Wiki

The Balance
Money

Just about an answer to any possible money question from experts.

Useful Calculators

Investing calculations aren’t just guesses, they’re extensions of your mindset and provide the data to make informed decisions. Askesis promotes a clear, disciplined mindset with a relentless focus on cultivating alpha through personally derived data.

Stock Profit Calculator

Know your gain or losses from buying or selling stocks.

Fidelity Bank Stock Profit Calculator

Compound Interest Calculator

Shows investment growth over time. My favorite calculator.

Compound Interest Calculator

Capital Gains Tax 
Calculator

The more capital you have, the more you’ll need to think about taxes.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Retirement Savings
Calculator

A useful tool for thinking about retirement. (Askesis thinks beyond retirement to complete freedom)

Retirement Savings Calculator

Economic Tools

Askesis promotes self-reliance and self-discovery. If you rely on media for investing information, you will get that information with a narrative. We believe in going straight to information sources and eliminating as much outside noise as possible.

Federal Reserve 
Economic Data

Full economic data. Has a lag of about 1-2 months.

Federal Reserve Economic Data

Economic 
Analysis Bureau

Statistics tracking overall economic health.

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Labor
Statistics

Key data related to employment.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

U.S. Debt Clock and Data

A surprising amount of information on one page.

U.S. Debt Clock

The Wealth Engine

Capital

Building, preserving, and allocating capital is the foundation of financial freedom. You may have heard the phrase “it takes money, to make money.” That’s capital. Capital is the key which unlocks access to expanding opportunities, greater benefits, and differentiated streams of income.

Risk

Understanding, managing, and respecting risk is the foundation of disciplined investing. Risk cannot be eliminated, only managed. Risk tolerance should align with both psychological comfort and financial capacity. Generally, the greater the risk, the more potential reward. Impulse and emotions, driven by fear or greed, should be acknowledged and carefully managed.

Alpha

A real, sustainable advantage, comes through disciplined financial mastery. Increasing income streams, lowering unnecessary expenses, growing and preserving capital wisely, regulating and managing risk, and finding the right balance for your unique talents, goals, and tolerance will pave the road to financial freedom.

Continue on to Generating Alpha

Disclaimer: Askesis Mindset and Askesis Finance LLC provide no specific buy/sell recommendations or endorsements of individual securities. We do not act as a broker, registered investment advisor, or financial planner. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Most investing involves risk, including loss of principal.