Lots of common sense, no doubt, but one thing I rarely see from investment commentators is just what "do your own research" entails. Sure, one can analyse the latest set of accounts, one can listen in to the latest CEO & CFO commentary (always spouting on why the future is looking great!), possibly one can do a mystery shop if the investment operates on the high street, but what else can one do? Broker notes? Expensive, or if free then paid for by the investee company. Chartism? Many bowls double dip on their way to extinction! After all, investment is about hopefully future returns. Some article about how you go about "doing your own research" might be a useful topic for the future.
I'm happy to put something like this together. I would you refer you to the Investment Checklist though for a comprehensive guide. It's one of the best books on breaking down the research part of investing that I've ever read.
I've not read that I'm afraid, so cannot recommend yet, I'll add it to my list. I think research is research though, it's about finding a systematic process and following it. You can always adjust the process as your investing evolves.
Lots of common sense, no doubt, but one thing I rarely see from investment commentators is just what "do your own research" entails. Sure, one can analyse the latest set of accounts, one can listen in to the latest CEO & CFO commentary (always spouting on why the future is looking great!), possibly one can do a mystery shop if the investment operates on the high street, but what else can one do? Broker notes? Expensive, or if free then paid for by the investee company. Chartism? Many bowls double dip on their way to extinction! After all, investment is about hopefully future returns. Some article about how you go about "doing your own research" might be a useful topic for the future.
I'm happy to put something like this together. I would you refer you to the Investment Checklist though for a comprehensive guide. It's one of the best books on breaking down the research part of investing that I've ever read.
I'm wondering if the book you recommend is a bit like Phil Oakley's "How to pick quality shares! - a great intro into analysing financial statements.
Many thanks for the suggestion, though additionally something from you with perhaps a UK slant would be of interest.
I've not read that I'm afraid, so cannot recommend yet, I'll add it to my list. I think research is research though, it's about finding a systematic process and following it. You can always adjust the process as your investing evolves.