AAII's Guide to Top Web Sites
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| Fundamental stock data is accessed by entering a stocks ticker symbol on the sites home page. Stock data sites usually report current price quotes, company profiles, and financial data, including ratios and financial statements. The depth and range of data offered distinguish the superior sites. Features such as industry and competitor comparisons, historical price quotes and stock valuation techniques are prized. The top sites provide financial statement data for a number of historical periods. |
 MarketWatch.com |
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www.marketwatch.com
FREE
Where to Find:
Type a stocks ticker in the quote search box.
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Provides common fundamental stock data including the current price, volume and 52-week price range. Financial statement data is provided for the past five periods annually and quarterly, along with a graphic trend chart. Accessing hstorical quotes requires users to enter a specific date instead of a range. Stock profile includes price chart with insider action depicted. Options data is provided. Links to SEC filings include 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K. Hulbert report shows the consensus recommendations among investment newsletters, including AAII's Stock Superstars Report, for the stock. Insiders section offers insider buys and sells within the last 12 months.
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| Morningstar.com |
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www.morningstar.com
FREE-$189/yr. (free 14-day trial)
Where to Find:
Type a stock's ticker in the quote box at the top of the page.
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Financial statement data is provided for the last five fiscal quarters and fiscal years (premium subscribers have access to 10 years and 10 quarters). Performance history given on an annual basis, along with trailing returns going back 15 years. Valuation section offers multiples for the selected company, as well as multiples for its five-year average, the industry average and the S&P 500 for comparison. Trends in multiples are also presented. Ownership data is listed and premium subscribers have access to ownership history, allowing users to see trends. Key ratios are reported for the current fiscal year as well as going back 10 years. Bond data and options pricing are presented. Premium subscribers have access to Morningstar's analyst reports, which are available on approximately 1,700 investments. Reports form the basis of Morningstar's famous "star" ratings.
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| SmartMoney.com |
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www.smartmoney.com
FREE-$58/yr. (free 14-day trial)
Where to Find:
Type a stock ticker in the quote box at the top right of the page.
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One of the top sites for fundamental data comparison. The Competitive Analysis section (click on Compare) allows users to compare a searched company to five of its industry peers based on selected financial statement items, financial multiples and ratios, growth rates, share statistics and consensus analyst recommendations. The Dynamic Compare module (found in box on right side of stock page) allows users to select up to five companies for comparison and offers 16 data tables for viewing. Financial statement data provided covers the last 15 fiscal quarters and the last 10 fiscal years and is available in printer-friendly format. Offers a price chart with insider buy and sell transactions, as well as insider gain/loss data and an insider timing grade. Consensus earnings estimates for the current quarter and year and the next fiscal quarter and year are given. Offers the ability to create custom stock reports for printing. Ratings section gives analyst recommendations and recent trends. Does not provide historical price quotes or comparative industry data.
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