<p><b>Pick stocks, create a portfolio, and build a nest egg</b> <p>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 <i>Fundamental Analysis For Dummies</i>, 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. <p><b>Inside… <ul><li>Learn fundamental analysis basics</li> <li>Discover why fundamental analysis works</li> <li>Get your hands on important data</li> <li>Perform a fundamental analysis</li> <li>Understand financial statements</li> <li>Construct financial ratios</li> <li>Read proxy statements</li> <li>Valuate and price stocks</li></b></ul>
