<p><b>Pick stocks, create a portfolio, and build a nest egg</b></p><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><p><b>Inside...</b></p><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></ul>