For a while now, I've been immersed in the B2B iGaming landscape, closely observing developments and analyzing investor decisions. Through this experience, I've arrived at several observations that I intend to distill into a series of articles. My initial focus is on how investors make decisions when it comes to public companies in the gambling sector.
One of the most tangible and comprehensible aspects of this process is what's known as financial indices. So, what exactly is a financial index? It typically entails a composite list of the top 100 companies in the iGaming industry that are publicly traded. From there, the stock prices of these companies are collected and, through complex calculations, a graph is plotted to illustrate the movement of their value.
Something akin to this graph
Or perhaps more like this one
As an investor, you find yourself contemplating late into the night: if the index is on the rise, it signifies growth across the entire gambling industry; if it falters, things aren't looking too bright. That's exactly what my team and I delved into. Our exploration was so thorough that we even launched our own index. When the time came to roll it out, it became evident that a visually appealing graph is just the tip of the iceberg in the realm of analytics. The essence lies not in the graph itself, but in what lies beyond it — in the multitude of useful details and possibilities.
FinIndex Data40:- List of companies, top-40 and top-15, for which the index is monitored;
- The index calculation rule, a complex formula that takes into account all the various shareholder and capital differences between companies;
- Quotes and chart itself;
- A calendar with dates of significant industry events;
- Dates of public company reports (quarterly and annual);
- Dates of public company events (investor calls, or CEO letters);
- Dates of major industry and expert events, (Often platforms for new product announcements, and can influence investor valuations);
- News feeds from index companies;
- Facilitated news feed in which analysts distinguish noise from meaningful news;
- Express report series, “in response to a public report from company X, we release our own report with a valuation and sammarie”;
- A series of advanced reports, e.g. “comparing the top 4 closest competitors in the index”;
- Trend assessments and market dynamics forecasting;
- Evaluation of key events and retro market analysis;
- Options for private research and forecasting about index participants;
- Options for benchmark research and price comparison of private companies, based on public company values.
And are there any benefits in this at all?Data40's FinIndex isn't just tailored for conventional financial markets; it also boasts specialized features designed for burgeoning sectors such as iGaming and GameDev. With its robust analysis and research capabilities, FinIndex equips investors in these sectors with precise and timely data, enabling them to navigate through rapid and intricate market changes with confidence.
In addition to its core functionalities, Data40's FinIndex offers specific indices like GD-D40, iG-D40, and iG15-D40. These indices, categorized as price indices, gauge the weighted average prices of assets within the index, reflecting price fluctuations across the asset group over defined time frames. While the GD-D40 index focuses on GameDev sector assets and iG-D40 covers iGaming sector assets, the iG15-D40 index provides a more detailed perspective within the iGaming sector by monitoring a curated selection of assets. This array of indices furnishes invaluable insights into pricing dynamics and performance trends within these dynamic market segments.
Key features of Data40's FinIndex include:
- Advanced Private Research
FinIndex Advanced Private Research is an in-depth analysis based on a variety of data and expert insights. This service allows investors to obtain not only the overall financial performance of a company, but also a more detailed understanding of its strategy, management structure, market position and future prospects. This analysis allows investors to make informed decisions about their investments based on fundamental data.
- Value Analysis and Forecasts
FinIndex Data40 also provides investors with the ability to order value analysis and forecasts of the factors affecting the companies in the index. The value analysis and forecasts provided within FinIndex help investors assess the current value of companies in the index and their potential for growth. This includes analyzing financial performance, key performance metrics, and macroeconomic factors that may affect the stock price. Forecasts provide investors with information on how these factors may change in the future and how this will affect investment strategy.
- Benchmark Price Research
Public company benchmarking research allows investors to compare the prices and valuations of companies that are not publicly traded with similar public companies. This allows them to estimate the fair value of other public companies inside and outside the index based on comparable metrics and fundamental data. Interestingly, investors can also order FinIndex research on benchmark prices of public companies. This opens up new horizons for benchmarking and valuation.
- Smart Conversations
Investors have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions with seasoned advisors and experts, accessing high-quality analysis and transparent insights into intricate financial matters. These consultations not only enhance investors' strategic acumen but also offer an additional layer of decision support. Additionally, investors can request consultations with analysts and engage in interactive conversations to further deepen their understanding.
- Reviews of quarterly and annual reports of index constituents
Currently focusing solely on the iG-15 index, provide valuable insights into performance trends and financial health within the iGaming sector.
- News Log
FinIndex's news log and digests system provides investors with timely information on key events and trends regarding companies in the index. News validation helps filter and provide only relevant and reliable data, allowing investors to make informed decisions in real time.
- Paid Email Newsletter
Data40's FinIndex newsletter subscription is about to go live. The subscription provides investors with personalized analysis, digests and notifications of important events regarding index companies. This allows investors to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and analytical findings without having to constantly monitor the market.
In ConclusionFinIndex by Data40 is a powerful tool designed to meet the needs of today's investors for quality financial data and analytics. With its wide range of features and expert support, FinIndex becomes an indispensable asset for successful investment management.
Data40's FinIndex is not just a suite of tools, but a holistic platform that combines advanced data analytics and expert financial market knowledge. This product opens doors for investors of all experience levels by providing access to private research, benchmark analyses, interactive advice and up-to-date news, reducing analysis time and increasing awareness.
With FinIndex, investors can not only get up-to-date data, but also build more informed investment strategies, ensuring long-term success in the financial markets. The reliability, completeness, and timeliness of the information makes FinIndex an indispensable tool in the arsenal of every investor seeking to effectively manage their assets.
How popular are such products? And what else do investors use to make decisions about buying shares in gambling industry companies? All of this will be discussed in the upcoming articles.
