Fundamentals are fine, but keep in mind, large portfolio managers, insiders and analyst will get the expected info much earlier and more thoroughly than the average person. I truly respect both Peter Lynch and Warren Buffet, but they have an edge. And because numbers lie, I much prefer using technicals or chart patterns as I believe they are much more reliable in truly understanding todays value of the stock. Really, a stock price is valued at what the market believes the earning will be, 6mos to 1yr out. And technicals show more of what the market expects this to be. Understanding market psychology is also important as we saw in the bull market in the late 90's, a stock is worth what the "greater fool" will pay.........lots of good books on both these subjects................good luck!
2006-08-21 09:27:22
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answered by jazzzame 4
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You need access to the history of the company, and good understanding of the business its in. You need sales growth, margins (operating and selling), earnings per share, and dividend strengths. I find the library has Value Line and Standard & Poors which keep track of long histories on companies. Stock price divided by earnings per share is the quickest and most common single figure, but it isn't everything. Other companies in the industry need to be kept in mind, and the market has an influence, too. Track the growth or shrinkage of the price/earnings ratio over the years of inflation or high/low interest rates and you'll see what I mean. The more solid you are with the earnings strengths of the company through study of its history and simple financial ratios, the better equipped you are to put up with the swings caused by external factors. I've tried to keep it simple, because too much data for a newcomer is a turnoff. Take some time to read Peter Lynch. His record as a fund manager means he handled decisions extremely well.
2006-08-21 07:47:19
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answered by puppypetter25 1
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Hi, i know what your question means. i also think stock market is a nice place for investing.
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2006-08-22 05:28:11
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answered by Anonymous
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The trend is your friend. I don't care what the fundamentals are, if the price is going down, why own it?
An Uptrend is a lot safer (less risky) than buying in a Downtrend. The graveyard is full of bottom pickers. Wait for the trend to change.
Good fundamentals will certainly help.
2006-08-21 13:49:21
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answered by dredude52 6
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price earnings ratio of the stock compared to the market in general and the group of companies
read grahm and dodd value investing an old tome but still revered on wall st
2006-08-21 07:36:08
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answered by titanbooboo 3
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answered by Anonymous
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earnings
2006-08-21 15:28:25
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answered by GiglsH 1
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