Research Before You Draft

Preparation is Everything

The best FSL players don't just show up to a draft and pick randomly. They research, analyze, and go in with a plan. Here's how to prepare like a pro.

Key Metrics to Look At

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio

The P/E ratio tells you how much investors are paying for each dollar of a company's earnings. A P/E of 20 means investors pay $20 for every $1 of profit.

• Low P/E (under 15) — Could be undervalued, or could be a company with problems
• Average P/E (15-25) — Fairly valued for most industries
• High P/E (over 30) — Investors expect high growth, but the stock is expensive

Recent Performance

Look at how the stock has performed over different time periods:

• 1 week — Short-term momentum
• 1 month — Recent trend
• 3 months — Medium-term direction
• 1 year — Long-term trajectory

Earnings and Revenue Growth

Companies that are growing their revenue and earnings consistently tend to see their stock prices rise over time. Look for companies that are beating analyst expectations.

Where to Look

• FSL stock detail pages — We show you key stats for every stock in the draft universe
• Financial news — Check headlines for upcoming catalysts (product launches, earnings dates)
• Sector trends — Is a particular sector heating up? (e.g., AI stocks, energy stocks)

Building Your Draft Board

Before the draft, create a ranked list of stocks you want. Group them into tiers:

1. Tier 1 — Your must-have stocks (target in early rounds)
2. Tier 2 — Strong picks if Tier 1 is taken
3. Tier 3 — Solid value picks for later rounds
4. Sleepers — Under-the-radar stocks that could surprise

The 10 minutes you spend researching before a draft is worth more than any single pick. Knowledge is your biggest competitive advantage.