From Socks to Stocks: My Journey and the Birth of Socks2Stocks
- Oskar Volčanšek
- Jul 29
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 3
When I was ten years old, I stuffed every euro I got into a sock. I was proud to watch it grow fatter until one day I realized I could buy less with more money. That was the first time I heard about inflation, an invisible force that quietly eats away at your money’s value each year.
I started asking myself: how can I beat inflation? The answer led me to investing. I traded in books about magic for ones by Buffett and Graham, where instead of spells I found equations, margin of safety, and return on capital. At first, I bought stocks based on gut feeling, but I quickly realized that a stock’s true value often is not the same as its price on the market.
This is where Mr. Market comes in. A moody character who sells cheaply one day and demands ridiculous prices the next. His prices rarely reflect the real value of a business. This pushed me deeper into the world of investing and into building something better. After hours spent with Excel, I asked myself: why not simplify the whole thing? That is when the idea was born, and today it lives on as Socks2Stocks.
Get a stock’s fair value in seconds
Just type in a company’s name and in seconds you will get a clear idea of what it is worth. That is how the fair value calculator works. It is based on Warren Buffett’s philosophy that a business is worth the cash it will generate in the future, discounted to today. On Socks2Stocks, I have turned that idea into a tool that helps you think like a real investor, without formulas or spreadsheetss.
How does the calculator work?
It starts with the basics: the company’s profits and reinvestments. Then it estimates how much money the business will earn in the future.
Now think about this: would you rather have 100 euros today or 100 euros ten years from now? Of course you would choose today, because money now is worth more than money later. The calculator uses the same logic. It discounts future earnings to today’s value. This gives you a fair value based on your assumptions. It is not a prediction. It is a way to see things more clearly.
Why does that matter? Because it forces you to think like a business owner, not a gambler. The tool teaches you that it all comes down to your assumptions, and those need to be reasonable. The calculator is not a crystal ball. You can adjust the numbers and instantly see how every change affects the outcome.
Why Socks2Stocks?
The sock stands for your first savings. Simple, safe, but slowly losing value. Stocks are the next step. They are where your money starts working for you. This journey, from the sock, through the lesson of inflation and into thoughtful investing, is what inspired Socks2Stocks. It is a platform that turns curiosity into clear, practical analysis.
Charts that look back 30 years
Understanding a company’s finances is not about a single quarter. When you buy a stock, you are not just buying a ticker on a screen. You are buying a piece of a business that operates every day. Business performance is what really matters.
But let’s be honest. Reading financial reports can be dry, complex, and full of fine print. That is why I turned numbers into stories. With Socks2Stocks, every key metric becomes a timeline that can stretch back 30 years. Revenue, profits, ROIC, debt, free cash flow. You will see cycles, crises, breakthroughs. The charts are not decoration. They are a mirror of the business model. Once you see how a company breathes over decades, questions like “is it growing?” or “is it stable?” become answers.
Stock Comparison Tool because competition matters
How often do we fall in love with the first company we analyze? It happens. But sometimes, the better choice is right next door. That is why I built the Stock Comparison Tool.
You can place two (or more) companies side by side and compare:
• revenue
• margins
• debt levels
• return on capital
• valuation multiples
Sometimes the difference is obvious. Sometimes it is subtle. But it is always worth checking. Investing is not romance. It is rational.
Berkshire Mode a tribute to Buffett and focus
Berkshire Mode is for fans of minimalism and Warren Buffett. With one click, it transforms the site into a simple retro 90s layout. No distractions, no animations, no gradients. Just numbers, text, and logic. A tribute to the man who showed us that simplicity is a strength.
A special offer for the first 100 readers
If you have made it this far, you are already halfway to becoming a more thoughtful investor. To make your first step even easier, I have prepared a gift, but only for the first 100 people who hop on board.
What’s inside each package?
• Socks On – €5/month
Fair value calculator (automated DCF)
• Lace Up – €10/month (instead of €15)
Everything from Socks On
10 years of financial data visualized in clean, interactive charts
Berkshire Mode, retro Buffett-style interface
• No Socks, Just Stocks – €25/month (instead of €50)
Everything from Lace Up3
0 years of financial data
Stock Comparison Tool (compare 2 to 5 companies)
Charlie AI (coming soon)
Early access to all future features
Click Join and grab your discount before user number 100 closes the door. Thank you for believing that the path from sock to stock is the right one. Together we will beat inflation, one calculation, one chart, and one company at a time. Go to Socks2Stocks.com and start today.
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