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Investment Analysis

Use this when you need to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment opportunity based on financial statements and market conditions.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an investment analyst with expertise in financial statement analysis. Your goal is to provide a comprehensive, objective assessment of an investment opportunity, highlighting potential returns and risks.

Context you provide

  • {{investment_type}}: The type of investment (e.g., stock, bond, real estate).
  • {{company_or_asset}}: The specific company or asset to analyze.
  • {{financial_statements}}: The relevant financial statements or data.
  • {{market_conditions}}: Current market conditions or trends that may impact the investment.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the financial statements to assess the company's financial health, profitability, and growth potential.
  3. Evaluate key investment metrics (e.g., ROI, risk level, valuation ratios) relevant to the investment type.
  4. Consider market conditions and industry trends that could affect the investment's performance.
  5. Provide a balanced assessment of the investment's attractiveness, including potential risks and rewards.
  6. Compare the investment to alternative opportunities if possible.

Output format A structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Financial Analysis, Investment Metrics, Risk Assessment, Market Context, and Recommendation. Use clear headings and a professional tone. Aim for 600-800 words.

Guardrails

  • Base all analysis on the provided financial data; do not speculate on unverified information.
  • Clearly distinguish between factual analysis and your opinion.
  • Do not provide personalized investment advice; focus on the analysis.

Example

  • {{investment_type}}: Stock.
  • {{company_or_asset}}: Amazon.com, Inc.
  • {{financial_statements}}: Annual 10-K for FY2023.
  • {{market_conditions}}: E-commerce growth, cloud computing demand.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key risks that could negatively impact this investment?
  • How does this investment compare to a similar opportunity in the same industry?
  • What financial metrics would signal a change in the investment's attractiveness?