Artificial Intelligence vs. Analysts: 10 Prompts for Claude That Are Changing the Rules of the Market
The cryptocurrency and traditional asset markets are experiencing a tectonic shift. While some debate the potential of AI, others are already actively using it to replace expensive analysts. Recently, a collection of 10 specialized prompts for Claude emerged in the community, which, according to the author, allows for fundamental analysis of companies at the level of leading consulting firms. And this is not just hype — it is a real tool for an investor who wants to stay one step ahead.
From General Overview to Valuation: The First Five Steps
The first five prompts cover the full analysis cycle. The first turns Claude into a senior analyst capable of preparing a research report on any company or ticker that is understandable even for a beginner. It covers the business model, revenue sources, industry trends, competitors, financial results, and bull/base/bear scenarios. The key requirement is to rely on recent public sources, clearly separating facts from assumptions.
The second prompt focuses on breaking down the company's latest earnings call: five main takeaways, revenue and margin dynamics, management guidance, management tone, and surprises. The third is a skeptical analyst who looks for red flags in revenue quality, margins, cash flow, debt, and insider actions, assigning each issue a severity rating and a final risk score from 1 to 10.
The fourth and fifth prompts focus on competitive advantages and valuation. The first assesses the company's "moat" — brand, network effects, switching costs, scale, intellectual property — and compares it with competitors. The second compares multiples (P/E, forward P/E, EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA) and determines whether the company is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly valued.
From DCF to a Beginner's Checklist: The Second Five
The sixth prompt helps build realistic assumptions for a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model, forming bearish, base, and bullish scenarios for revenue growth, margins, tax rate, capital expenditures, and discount rate. The seventh creates a catalyst calendar for 3, 6, and 12 months: earnings reports, product launches, regulatory decisions, lawsuits, management changes, share buybacks.
The eighth prompt evaluates the management team: the CEO's track record, CFO's credibility, forecast accuracy, transparency, capital allocation, and insider ownership size. The ninth simulates an investment committee debate, where Claude creates a bull analyst and a bear analyst, and a neutral judge summarizes which position is more strongly argued. The tenth prompt turns Claude into a patient teacher who explains in simple terms the essence of the company, its business model, profitability, debt, and valuation, forming a checklist for a beginner.
My professional opinion: This collection is not just a set of queries, but a structured methodology that democratizes access to quality analysis. However, it is critically important to remember: AI is a powerful tool for initial screening and data structuring, but final verification and the investment decision remain with the human. The market does not forgive blind trust in algorithms.