How to Research Stocks Before You Buy

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Investing in stocks can be a great way to generate income and build wealth. But it’s important to do your research before you buy anything.

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Investment approaches often break into two schools of thought: fundamental and technical analysis.

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- SEC filings - Annual reports - Quarterly reports - Press releases - Company presentations and reports - Financial statements

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- Revenue - Net Income - Earnings per Share (EPS) - Book Value per Share - Market Capitalization (Cap) - P/E Ratio - Return on Equity (ROE)

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Fundamental analysts usually focus on long-term investments rather than intraday trading.

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Fundamental analysis can become very complicated, so most people rely on investment research services to find gems.

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How to Research Stocks Before You Buy

Investing in stocks can be a great way to generate income and build wealth. But it’s important to do your research before you buy anything.

Investment approaches often break into two schools of thought: fundamental and technical analysis.

How to Research Stocks Before Investing

- SEC filings - Annual reports - Quarterly reports - Press releases - Company presentations and reports - Financial statements

Financial Information to Gather When Researching Stocks

- Revenue - Net Income - Earnings per Share (EPS) - Book Value per Share - Market Capitalization (Cap) - P/E Ratio - Return on Equity (ROE)

Focus on the Financial Metrics that Matter

Fundamental analysts usually focus on long-term investments rather than intraday trading.

How to Analyze a Stock with Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental analysis can become very complicated, so most people rely on investment research services to find gems.

How to Pick Stocks

Motley Fool Rule Breakers focuses on stocks that they believe have massive growth potential in emerging industries.

1. Motley Fool Rule Breakers

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