A straightforward and accessible guide to the discipline of investment analysis.
Getting Started in Investment Analysis is an approachable introduction to this important topic. It quickly teaches readers how to make overall judgments on investment data without having to do complicated statistical analysis. By getting a general feel for this approach, investors will be able to differentiate "good" stocks from "bad" and make wiser investment decisions. Once readers discover how to choose stocks for savings and retirement, they'll learn how to glean insights from valid investment data by examining graphs and seeking correlations. For those looking to go a step further in their investment endeavors, Getting Started in Investment Analysis shows how to perform a more detailed statistical analysis using Excel and high-school-level math skills.