13F · NEW POSITION
What a major fund’s new position actually shows in the filing
The private research community for serious self-directed investors.
A private educational room where we study 13Fs, filings, earnings, risk maps, and company theses — so you can think more clearly and make their own independent decisions.
Educational and Research only. A Community like No Other.
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THESIS
Software company thesis update — commercial growth and margin path
LIVE THURSDAY
Group call — Q1 13F season debrief
Reserve seat →PINNED THREAD
How we read 13Fs — the 4-step framework Sheraz uses every quarter
Open thread → ACTIVE NOW
Q1 earnings — what's on your watchlist this week?
Join the discussion →MEMBER POST
Cost-basis nuance in the Burry MSTR filing — am I reading this right?
Read replies → THIS THURSDAY · 5PM EST
Group call — Q1 13F season debrief
Reserve seat →NEXT WEEK · GROUP CALL
Technical Framework — Group Call
Add to calendar →MAY 24 · LIVE
Company Earnings Review — Full Screen Share w/ Sheraz and JR
Add to calendar →Why this exists
Most "premium" investing groups are noise. This is the opposite.
You've seen the playbook — Lambos, screenshot P&Ls, "join my Discord for $99/month." That's not investing. That's entertainment with a credit card form attached.
Stock Sharks Research is the room we always wanted to be in. People who actually read 10-Ks. Who can sit with a thesis for 18 months. Who would rather study fewer companies deeply than chase hundreds of surface-level opinions every week.
Just research, conversation, and a great community to network with. Along with the occasional hard conversation about a thesis that isn't working anymore. Educational. Honest. Quiet.
What's inside
Six things, done seriously.
Deep-dive research
13F deconstructions, thesis breakdowns, and risk maps — created for educational discussion and independent research.
Network & community
A members-only community of serious investors — founders, operators, family offices, full-time investors. The conversations and connections you can't find on Twitter or Reddit. What happens between members is between members.
Pre-IPO, SPAC & special situation coverage
Deep research on emerging public-market opportunities. S-1 breakdowns within days of filing, sponsor track records, lock-up calendars, insider activity, and emerging situations most retail investors don't have time to track. Educational research only — we publish, you decide what to do with it.
Group Research & Educational Calls
Live monthly sessions with Sheraz and JR. Screen-share filings, walk through research ideas, discuss thesis quality in real time. Always educational, always recorded, always sent to every member after.
Education vault
Over 120 lessons along with our advanced education portal. Frameworks for filings, valuation context, risk thinking, and cutting through media noise.
Live events & meetups
In Real Life events for members. Built for the long game and real relationships — not shoutouts.
From the room
What members actually say.
Most "premium" investing groups are recycled YouTube. This is the opposite — Sheraz and Jr publish the kind of work I'd do myself if I had three more hours a day.
I came in skeptical. Stayed because the room is full of people who actually do the homework. The level of conversation is something you can't find on Discord.
The 13F teardowns alone are worth the membership. They've changed how I read every filing — I notice things now I would have scrolled past a year ago.
I've been in three other "premium" groups before this. All of them were screenshot circuses. Stock Sharks is the first one that respects that members can think for themselves.
What I didn't expect: the calls turn into real discussions. Sheraz and Jr push back when a thesis is thin. That alone has saved me from two bad positions this year.
I run my own fund and I still find ideas here I would have missed. The pre-IPO and special situations coverage is the part I check first every week.
No hype. No "10x this quarter" garbage. Just the kind of work I'd do myself if I had the time. That's why I renewed without thinking about it.
Honest sorting
This is for some people. Not for others.
This is for you if
- You're an experienced investor — not a beginner
- You want depth over volume — one well-researched thesis beats ten quick takes
- You think like an operator, not a gambler
- You can hold a thesis 12–36 months
- You're tired of the financial-media noise cycle
This isn't for you if
- You're looking for buy/sell signals or "join the trade" calls
- You're hoping to 10× in 90 days
- You won't read past the headline
- You're looking for short-term options gambles
- You won't do the work to think for yourself
About
Sheraz Ali & Jr Alexander · Co-founders
We run Stock Sharks together. We read filings, break down companies, and try to make sense of markets the way we wish someone had explained them to us. Premium is the room where we take it deeper — with longer-form research, structured discussion, and people who care about the work.
Everything we publish is educational. We don't tell anyone what to buy. We share what we're researching, why, and what we'd be wrong about.
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The application
1 minute. 9 questions. Read personally.
Tell us where you're at. If it's a fit, we'll show you the next step. If it isn't yet, we'll point you somewhere that is.
Submitted info is used only to route you to the right next page. Educational only — see the disclaimer below.
FAQ
Common questions.
Is this a stock-tip service?
No. We don't tell anyone what to buy or sell. Stock Sharks Research is an educational community where we publish our own research and discuss it. Members make their own decisions.
Do I need to be a millionaire?
No. But you should have capital you can put to work thoughtfully and a multi-year horizon.
What's the time commitment?
As much or as little as you want. The research is async. Calls are optional.
How is this different from Instagram and Stock Sharks' other channels?
Social Media is the trailer and POST news. Premium is the deeper version — longer-form research, structured discussion, and a private educational room.
What happens after I apply?
If your application looks like a potential fit, you'll be sent to a short video and a calendar to book a call.
Do you give individual investment advice?
No. We are not registered investment advisors. Nothing inside Stock Sharks Research is personal investment advice. It's educational content and discussion.
Applications open
Ready to take your research process more seriously?
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Important disclosures
Educational content only. All material on this page and inside Stock Sharks Research is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not, and should not be construed as, investment advice, a recommendation, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument.
Not investment advisors. Sheraz Ali, Jr Alexander, and Stock Sharks Research are not registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, or financial planners. Nothing we publish constitutes a personal recommendation. You should consult a licensed financial professional and conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decision. From time to time, Stock Sharks may receive compensation from issuers for sponsored coverage on its public channels. All such relationships are disclosed in accordance with Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 in the content where they apply.
No guarantees. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Markets fluctuate, and any analysis, opinion, or commentary represents the personal views of the authors at a single point in time and may change without notice.
Member testimonials. Quotes from members reflect their individual experience and are not a guarantee, promise, or representation of any specific outcome. Results vary. Most investors do not match the experience of any single member.
Forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement is based on information available at the time of publication and involves known and unknown risks. Actual results may differ materially.
By submitting an application or joining Stock Sharks Research, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these disclosures.
Publishing service. Stock Sharks Research is a financial publishing service. Sheraz Ali and JR Alexander are financial journalists and publishers, not registered investment advisers. Nothing in our research, calls, or communications constitutes personalized investment advice. Members are responsible for their own investment decisions and should consult a licensed financial advisor before acting on any information.