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 211K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ai, Market, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are News and Money Talk.

On Reddit
Established 2010
211K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +5.5% / 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: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 718 members
  • Aug: 388 members
  • 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

Themes

  • News
    71 posts in the past month
    1. Hindenburg Research - Carvana: A Father-Son Accounting Grift For The Ages
    2. Oaktree's Howard Marks on Credit Yields, Trump's Tariffs
    3. Big Tech's Deteriorating Earnings Quality
    #1
    News
    Hindenburg Research - Carvana: A Father-Son Accounting Grift For The Ages · Oaktree's Howard Marks on Credit Yields, Trump's Tariffs · Big Tech's Deteriorating Earnings Quality
    71
  • Money Talk
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....)
    2. The Short Case for Nvidia
    3. Reflections on a career in security selection (equity/credit research)
    #2
    Money Talk
    Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....) · The Short Case for Nvidia · Reflections on a career in security selection (equity/credit research)
    21
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Where do stock returns come from? A napkin framework.
    2. Brazil Capital Markets Primer
    3. Warren Buffett's Timeless Wisdom from 50 Years Ago
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Where do stock returns come from? A napkin framework. · Brazil Capital Markets Primer · Warren Buffett's Timeless Wisdom from 50 Years Ago
    4
  • Opportunities
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Power Overwhelming: do we need to fill a $1.5T AI revenue hole?
    2. To boldly go, beyond ROIC: what to do?
    3. Investment Internship Opportunity - Excela Capital (Long-Only Global Public Equities)
    #4
    Opportunities
    Power Overwhelming: do we need to fill a $1.5T AI revenue hole? · To boldly go, beyond ROIC: what to do? · Investment Internship Opportunity - Excela Capital (Long-Only Global Public Equities)
    4
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. The Future of Programming: Copilots vs. Agents (Part I)
    #5
    Ideas
    The Future of Programming: Copilots vs. Agents (Part I)
    1

Topics

  • Ai
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Investing in the Age of Generative AI
    2. Forget the Bubble Talk: NVDA, MSFT, and GOOGL Are Playing Completely Different AI Games
    3. Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium?
    #1
    Ai
    Investing in the Age of Generative AI · Forget the Bubble Talk: NVDA, MSFT, and GOOGL Are Playing Completely Different AI Games · Is Software Dead? Who Survives When AI Eats the Premium?
    28
  • Market
    19 posts in the past month
    1. David Giroux on why stock market valuations are scary
    #2
    Market
    David Giroux on why stock market valuations are scary
    19
  • Looking For
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    14
  • Stock
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Where do stock returns come from? A napkin framework.
    2. 6th Annual Applied Value Investing Stock Pitch Challenge
    #4
    Stock
    Where do stock returns come from? A napkin framework. · 6th Annual Applied Value Investing Stock Pitch Challenge
    13
  • Deep Dive
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Deep Dive
    13

Flair

  • Commentary
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Big Tech's Deteriorating Earnings Quality
    2. Recession Fears Mount After Trump’s Tariff Surprise
    3. Return the Dividend
    #1
    Commentary
    Big Tech's Deteriorating Earnings Quality · Recession Fears Mount After Trump’s Tariff Surprise · Return the Dividend
    33
  • Thesis
    27 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
    #2
    Thesis
    Evolution of Berkshire's Portfolio (now with cash....) · Evolution of Berkshire's portfolio over time · Zoetis down -50% over the past year
    27
  • Industry Report
    27 posts in the past month
    1. 5 Takeaways from CalSTRS’ Private Equity Performance Report
    2. Some ramblings on the SaaSpocalypse
    3. Zombiecalypse in Startupland
    #3
    Industry Report
    5 Takeaways from CalSTRS’ Private Equity Performance Report · Some ramblings on the SaaSpocalypse · Zombiecalypse in Startupland
    27
  • Macro
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Oaktree's Howard Marks on Credit Yields, Trump's Tariffs
    2. Trump’s Tariff Broadside Sends Shockwaves Across Global Economy
    3. The Wisdom of Bill Gurley: A Commentary on Tariffs and American Competitiveness
    #4
    Macro
    Oaktree's Howard Marks on Credit Yields, Trump's Tariffs · Trump’s Tariff Broadside Sends Shockwaves Across Global Economy · The Wisdom of Bill Gurley: A Commentary on Tariffs and American Competitiveness
    15
  • Investor Letter
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Warren Buffett Final Shareholder Letter
    2. Q4 2024 Letters & Reports
    3. Berkshire Hathaway 2024 Annual Report
    #5
    Investor Letter
    Warren Buffett Final Shareholder Letter · Q4 2024 Letters & Reports · Berkshire Hathaway 2024 Annual Report
    14

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 211K 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?
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