(For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))
by Matthew Krantz (Author)
Pick stocks, create a portfolio, and build a nest egg
Ever wonder how the pros pick the stocks they invest in? Well, most of them use some form of fundamental analysis, a popular method for assessing securities. In Fundamental Analysis For Dummies, you’ll get a crash course in valuating publicly traded companies based on their financial statements, overall health, competitors, markets, and the overall economy. You’ll also get easy-to-follow advice on how to protect your investments and diversify your portfolio so you can reduce risk without sacrificing returns.
Inside…
- Learn fundamental analysis basics
- Discover why fundamental analysis works
- Get your hands on important data
- Perform a fundamental analysis
- Understand financial statements
- Construct financial ratios
- Read proxy statements
- Valuate and price stocks
