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DCF Model Lesson (Part 1)

Lesson on Building a DCF Model (Part 1 of 2)

Jul. 19, 2026
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DCF Quick Lesson: Video Tutorial (2-Part Series)

Learn the building blocks of a simple one-page DCF model consistent with the best practices you would find in investment banking. As a side benefit, the DCF is the source of a TON of investment banking interview questions.

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DCF Model, Part 1

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Comments
James
April 13, 2020 7:45 pm

Thank you!!

Jeff Schmidt
April 13, 2020 8:55 pm

James:

You’re welcome!

Best,
Jeff

Domain
September 14, 2020 11:10 pm

Thanks very much for this! Helped me a lot

Taehwan
February 14, 2022 11:55 pm

Hi! The model template doesn’t open properly. Thnak!

Brad Barlow
February 15, 2022 12:37 pm

Hi, Taehwan,

Did you receive the template via email? If so, please reply to the email from which it was sent and ask for another version, then let us know if that does not open.

Brad

Alan
August 27, 2022 11:23 am

Where is the video for Part 1?

Brad Barlow
August 29, 2022 8:08 am

Hi, Alan,

The link appears to take you to our online DCF course (which begins as a simple one-page DCF), which it seems you have to register for in order to complete the lesson.

BB