The Iowa Investor

Every Wednesday, one large-cap stock scored four ways. No hype, no meme stocks — just a system you can trust.

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What is the Iowa Investor?

A weekly research note for busy professionals who want a system, not stock tips. Every Wednesday, one large-cap stock gets scored four ways — Moat (30), Management (20), Financial Health (25), Valuation (25) — for a score out of 100 and a plain-English verdict. Buffett discipline. No hype, no meme stocks.

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Oct 28, 2026

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5 min read

Apple: wonderful business, no margin of safety — 77/100

Moat 27, Management 15, Financial Health 24, Valuation 11. Own it, don't trade it — 77/100, WONDERFUL BUSINESS. NO MARGIN OF SAFETY.

The Iowa Investor

Oct 21, 2026

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6 min read

Deere: price the cycle, not the twelve months — 70/100

Moat 22, Management 15, Financial Health 19, Valuation 14. A 35 P/E on trough earnings isn't expensive — 70/100, SOLID.

The Iowa Investor

Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

Alphabet: the 'cheap' mega-cap isn't cheap — 68/100

Moat 24, Management 12, Financial Health 20, Valuation 12. The 'cheap' mega-cap isn't cheap — 68/100, SOLID, only at a real discount.

The Iowa Investor

Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

Costco: Great Company. Wrong Price.

Moat 26, Management 16, Financial Health 23, Valuation 10. The framework loved the company — and still said no.

The Iowa Investor