fundamental analysis
Fiscal Cliff Fight Investment Losses
Despite the very public agreement to extend middle class tax cuts and increase taxes on the very rich, the fiscal cliff fight continues. Our concern in this investment column is fiscal cliff fight investment losses. One bright spot for those who believe in the right for parents to pass their wealth on to their heirs […]
Uncertainty over a Slowing United States Economy
Uncertainty over a slowing United States economy is driving stock prices lower and raising the VIX. Investors worry about the debt crisis in Europe, slowing of exports out of China, and whether or not the United States Federal Reserve will resume stimulus measures if the economy lags too much. On the other hand United States […]
Fundamental Analysis
When investors in the stock market choose stocks to buy or sell, they commonly apply some degree of fundamental analysis in making their decision. And, what is fundamental analysis? It is a way to determine the real and lasting value of a company and its stock. On one hand, investors look at factors such as the health of the economy, the jobs reports, interest rates, and whatever will tend to increase the value of stocks in general and their portfolio in particular. In regard to their own specific stock picks, fundamental or value investors calculate intrinsic stock value based on […]