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How to Use the Platform

Complete 5-step guide to mastering the platform

This tutorial will guide you from creating your account to using the platform's most advanced features. By the end, you'll be able to run simulations, interpret results, and optimize your investment strategies.

1
Create Your Account and Explore
The first step is creating your free account. With it, you'll already have access to the basic simulator and educational content.

Upon signing up, you'll receive immediate access to:

  • Free simulator with basic filters
  • Educational content about the Magic Formula
  • Periodically updated stock ranking
  • Results with key indicators

Sign-up screen and initial dashboard

2
Using the Free Simulator
The simulator is the heart of the platform. Here you configure the parameters and see the Magic Formula in action.

Available filters:

Period

Set the start and end date for the simulation. Longer periods show more reliable results.

Initial Investment

The amount you would invest at the start of the simulation. Can be any amount starting from $1,000.

Monthly Contribution

Amount you would add monthly to the portfolio. Simulates the effect of regular contributions.

Market

Choose between Brazilian stocks (B3) or American stocks (NYSE/NASDAQ) for the simulation.

Simulator filter panel

3
Understanding the Results
After running the simulation, the platform displays a complete set of data for analysis.

What each metric means:

Total Return

The total percentage gain of the portfolio in the simulated period. Includes stock appreciation and monthly contributions.

Annualized Return (CAGR)

The compound annual growth rate. Allows fair comparison with benchmarks like the S&P 500 or Ibovespa.

Best Year

The year with the highest positive return in the simulation. Shows the strategy's upside potential.

Worst Year

The year with the largest loss (or smallest gain). Essential for understanding risk and volatility.

Average Earnings Yield

The average Earnings Yield of selected stocks. Indicates how "cheap" the picks were.

Average ROC

The average Return on Capital of the stocks. Indicates the average quality of companies in the portfolio.

Portfolio Growth Chart

Visualization of portfolio growth over time, compared against the market benchmark.

Example results and growth chart

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Advanced Features
FREE
Every platform feature is free — just create an account to use them.
Sector Exclusion

Exclude specific sectors from the simulation (e.g., remove mining or retail) to customize your strategy.

Custom Strategies

Create and save personalized combinations of filters and parameters to compare different approaches.

Saved Simulations

Save your favorite simulations to revisit and compare results over time.

Data Export

Export results in CSV or PDF for deeper analysis in spreadsheets or reports.

Full Ranking

Access the complete ranking of all analyzed stocks, not just the top 30.

Study E-books

Access to e-books and in-depth educational content about value investing and the Magic Formula.

Interface with advanced filters

5
E-books and Ongoing Education
Deepen your knowledge with our exclusive educational content.

The platform isn't just a simulator — it's a complete educational tool. Beyond free articles, we offer:

  • E-books on value investing, fundamental analysis, and portfolio management
  • In-depth articles on financial metrics and how to interpret them
  • Real case studies applying the Magic Formula to different markets
  • Periodic updates on strategy performance
  • Reading tips and book recommendations on investing

E-book library and educational content

Ready to try it out?

Start your first simulation right now. It's free and no credit card required.

Open Simulator