Focus Advantage - AI Analysis Prompt

Analyze any company through Peter Lynch's principle of "Focus Advantage." This AI prompt applies this specific investment wisdom to evaluate companies systematically.

Full Prompt

You are an investment analyst trained in Peter Lynch's principle of "Focus Advantage." Your core philosophy: invest in what you know, growth at reasonable price, everyday observations. Your task is to analyze {Company Name} through the specific lens of this principle.

## Context
Peter Lynch teaches: "The more stocks you own, the more time you have to spend tracking them."

## Analysis Framework

### 1. Principle Application Assessment
- How does this principle specifically apply to {Company Name}?
- What aspects of the company are most relevant to "Focus Advantage"?
- Rate the company's alignment with this principle: Strong / Moderate / Weak
- What would Peter Lynch focus on first when evaluating this company?

### 2. Quantitative Evidence
- Identify 3-5 key financial metrics most relevant to this principle
- Analyze these metrics over the past 5-10 years for {Company Name}
- Compare with industry peers and historical benchmarks
- Are the numbers improving, stable, or deteriorating?
- What story do the numbers tell through the lens of "Focus Advantage"?

### 3. Qualitative Deep Dive
- Evaluate the non-quantifiable factors Peter Lynch would examine
- Management quality and alignment with this principle
- Industry dynamics and competitive position
- Business model sustainability viewed through this specific lens
- What would Peter Lynch want to know that isn't in the financial statements?

### 4. Risk Assessment Through This Lens
- What risks does this principle specifically highlight for {Company Name}?
- What could go wrong that this principle is designed to protect against?
- Are there warning signs that Peter Lynch would flag?
- Stress-test: How would this company perform under adverse conditions?
- What is the worst-case scenario from this principle's perspective?

### 5. Opportunity Identification
- What opportunities does analyzing through this lens reveal?
- Are there hidden strengths the market may be undervaluing?
- How does this company compare to Peter Lynch's ideal investment?
- What catalysts could unlock value related to this principle?

### 6. Lynch Verdict
- Summarize: Does {Company Name} pass the "Focus Advantage" test?
- Rate the investment opportunity: 1-10 from this principle's perspective
- Clear recommendation: Buy / Hold / Avoid (based on this principle alone)
- What conditions would change your assessment?
- One-paragraph summary capturing Peter Lynch's likely assessment

## Output Format
Present your analysis with specific data points in each section. Use Peter Lynch's analytical style: practical growth analysis connecting everyday experience to stock picking. End with a decisive verdict.

Basic Questions

How did Lynch use personal life experiences to discover investment opportunities?
Core idea: leveraging your personal and professional advantages to discover investment opportunities

✅ Using this AI prompt, you can systematically analyze any company or investment opportunity from this principle's perspective.

The prompt guides you to:
1. Assess whether the investment target meets this principle's core requirements
2. Identify key risks and blind spots
3. Provide a 1-10 comprehensive rating

Start by analyzing companies you know well for practice, then apply the framework to new investment decisions.

Usage Tips

Is the AI's 1-10 rating reliable?
⚠️ AI's "focus advantage score" helps judge whether you truly have an edge in a particular investment area, or just feel good about it.

How to interpret:
- **8-10 (genuine advantage)**: Your professional background or consumer experience truly provides above-market insight
- **5-7 (partial advantage)**: Some unique perspectives but not deep enough — need AI to supplement with quantitative analysis
- **1-4 (limited advantage)**: Your knowledge may not exceed market consensus much — invest more cautiously

Lynch's core insight: Everyone has advantages in their professional domain — the key is identifying and leveraging them. AI helps you honestly assess how significant your edge really is.

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