Join us for Episode 356 of the Investing for Beginners podcast, where Dave and Andrew explore high-ROI companies with over $2 billion market cap, offering insights into their impressive financial metrics. [00:00:51] Criteria for Selection Companies selected have a return on equity (ROE) of 377% or higher. [00:01:20] Discussion Approach Dave and Andrew discuss companies off-the-cuff, sharing insights and analysis. [00:02:01] Understanding High ROE Exploration of factors driving high ROE, like increased net income or reduced equity. [00:03:49] Software Companies Discussion on software companies like GoDaddy and Fortinet with high margins and ROE. [00:05:28] Operating Margin Expansion GoDaddy's operating margin expansion boosts earnings, illustrating growth potential. [00:07:30] Home Depot's ROE Home Depot's high ROE due to positive equity shift from acquisitions. [00:10:05] Return on Invested Capital Importance of using return on invested capital for evaluating capital efficiency. [00:13:10] Booking vs. Airbnb Comparison of Booking and Airbnb, discussing growth potential and business models. [00:19:53] Hotel Franchise Models Exploration of hotel franchise models like Marriott and Choice Hotels for investment. [00:26:25] Airbnb's Market Position Airbnb's appeal to affluent customers and potential growth limitations discussed. [00:28:36] Colgate-Palmolive's Stability Colgate-Palmolive's predictable growth and stability make it an attractive investment. [00:32:11] Low Volatility Stocks Benefits of investing in low volatility stocks for consistent, long-term growth. Today's show is sponsored by: Go to shipstation.com and use code INVESTING to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Go to monarchmoney.com/BEGINNERS for an extended 30 day free trial! Nerdwallet.com/learnmore Find great investments at Value Spotlight Have questions? Send them to [email protected] Start learning how to value companies here:  DCF Demystified Link SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices