r/SecurityAnalysis

Community Overview

About r/SecurityAnalysis

A subreddit dedicated to discussing Security Analysis.

The community at a glance

r/SecurityAnalysis is a Subreddit for Investors with roughly 212K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 12K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Worst, and Ai. Common discussion themes are News and Money Talk. Product recommendations often mention book, reading, and resource.

On Reddit
Established 2010
212K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +12K members
Growth: +5.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 8K members
  • 2018: 13K members
  • 2019: 25K members
  • 2020: 43K members
  • 2023: 86K members
  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 640 members
  • Oct: 343 members
  • Nov: 659 members
  • Dec: 738 members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 885 members
  • Mar: 989 members
  • Apr: 762 members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members

Themes

  • News
    54 posts in the past month
    1. Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium?
    2. Water Primer: The Misunderstood Trillion-Dollar Asset Class
    3. The Mechanics of Preferred Equity
    #1
    News
    Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium? · Water Primer: The Misunderstood Trillion-Dollar Asset Class · The Mechanics of Preferred Equity
    54
  • Money Talk
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....)
    2. Evolution of Berkshire's portfolio over time
    3. Victoria PLC 2028 Bonds - An asymmetric Opportunity
    #2
    Money Talk
    Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....) · Evolution of Berkshire's portfolio over time · Victoria PLC 2028 Bonds - An asymmetric Opportunity
    15
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Special Situations tool for US markets
    2. The Mechanics of ARR Loans
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Special Situations tool for US markets · The Mechanics of ARR Loans
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. What the hell is happening with Private Credit?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    What the hell is happening with Private Credit?
    1
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Blend Labs, interesting opportunity post sell off
    #5
    Opportunities
    Blend Labs, interesting opportunity post sell off
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    14 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    14
  • Worst
    11 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    11
  • Ai
    9 posts in the past month
    1. AI & Investment Research
    2. What a Dollar of AI Datacenter Actually Earns
    3. AI eats the world | Benedict Evans
    #3
    Ai
    AI & Investment Research · What a Dollar of AI Datacenter Actually Earns · AI eats the world | Benedict Evans
    9
  • Ai Boom
    7 posts in the past month
    1. The Second Derivative: Why No One Understands the AI Boom
    2. Peak Cheap: The AI Boom Isn't 2000, It's 2008
    3. Peak Cheap: The AI Boom Isn't 2000, It's 2008
    #4
    Ai Boom
    The Second Derivative: Why No One Understands the AI Boom · Peak Cheap: The AI Boom Isn't 2000, It's 2008 · Peak Cheap: The AI Boom Isn't 2000, It's 2008
    7
  • Intel
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Intel Foundry: A Last Chance
    2. Deep Dive: Intel Corp (INTC)
    3. Is Intel Still Investable At $60?
    #5
    Intel
    Intel Foundry: A Last Chance · Deep Dive: Intel Corp (INTC) · Is Intel Still Investable At $60?
    3

Flair

  • Thesis
    40 posts in the past month
    1. Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....)
    2. Evolution of Berkshire's portfolio over time
    3. Zoetis down -50% over the past year
    #1
    Thesis
    Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....) · Evolution of Berkshire's portfolio over time · Zoetis down -50% over the past year
    40
  • Industry Report
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Water Primer: The Misunderstood Trillion-Dollar Asset Class
    2. Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium?
    3. What the hell is happening with Private Credit?
    #2
    Industry Report
    Water Primer: The Misunderstood Trillion-Dollar Asset Class · Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium? · What the hell is happening with Private Credit?
    25
  • Commentary
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Return the Dividend
    2. AI & Investment Research
    3. What a Dollar of AI Datacenter Actually Earns
    #3
    Commentary
    Return the Dividend · AI & Investment Research · What a Dollar of AI Datacenter Actually Earns
    20
  • Long Thesis
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Jet2: 5.5x P/E, HSD growth, net cash, buyback
    2. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW): 50% Market Share, Earnings Rebound, Clear Catalyst
    3. Klarna: Time To Be A Contrarian
    #4
    Long Thesis
    Jet2: 5.5x P/E, HSD growth, net cash, buyback · Douglas Dynamics (PLOW): 50% Market Share, Earnings Rebound, Clear Catalyst · Klarna: Time To Be A Contrarian
    20
  • Strategy
    11 posts in the past month
    1. The Warring States Period: Frontier Labs Edition
    2. Michael Mauboussin - Competitive Advantage Period
    3. Michael Mauboussin - Bayes and Base Rates 2.0
    #5
    Strategy
    The Warring States Period: Frontier Labs Edition · Michael Mauboussin - Competitive Advantage Period · Michael Mauboussin - Bayes and Base Rates 2.0
    11

Product recommendations

  • book
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Best recent books about investing?
    2. Best book on .com bubble
    3. Best book or textbook on stock valuation?
    #1
    book
    Best recent books about investing? · Best book on .com bubble · Best book or textbook on stock valuation?
    17
  • reading
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended Reading on Energy (a reading list) - John Kemp
    2. Value Investors Club: Recommended Reading?
    3. I wrote a summary of everything I've learned from this group and the books recommended over the last few years
    #2
    reading
    Recommended Reading on Energy (a reading list) - John Kemp · Value Investors Club: Recommended Reading? · I wrote a summary of everything I've learned from this group and the books recommended over the last few years
    15
  • resource
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 2022 Analysis + Future Outlook – What are the best resources?
    2. Best research platform for retail / individual investors
    3. Best resource for learning to calculate net diluted shares outstanding?
    #3
    resource
    2022 Analysis + Future Outlook – What are the best resources? · Best research platform for retail / individual investors · Best resource for learning to calculate net diluted shares outstanding?
    5
  • broker
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best US stock broker, non US citizen
    2. Best South African broker?
    3. What's the best brokers for Europe?
    #4
    broker
    Best US stock broker, non US citizen · Best South African broker? · What's the best brokers for Europe?
    3
  • podcast
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best investment podcasts?
    2. Any security analysis podcasts you recommend?
    #5
    podcast
    Best investment podcasts? · Any security analysis podcasts you recommend?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SecurityAnalysis for?
Best for Investors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/SecurityAnalysis free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/SecurityAnalysis have?
Roughly 212K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SecurityAnalysis on?
r/SecurityAnalysis runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/SecurityAnalysis cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SecurityAnalysis is organized under Investors.
How do I join r/SecurityAnalysis?
You can join r/SecurityAnalysis by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Investing communities like?
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