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Using Research Tools

The Internet is a gold mine of information, but you'll need some tools to get to the nuggets. Research tools make the job easier if you know where to find them and how to use them.
Characteristics of Good Stock Screens - Stock Screens Select and Eliminate Companies
The better stock screens offer similar characteristics that give you greater flexibility when looking for investment candidates.
You Should be Using Stock Screens - Stock Screens will Save Time
Stock screens will save you time and help you build a thoughtful portfolio by focusing on those companies that meet your investing requirements.
Top-Down or Bottom-Up Investors Can Use Stock Screens
Stock screens can help any investor make better stock selections by reducing the number of companies to research.
Information on Dividends - Ratios on Dividends Explained
Dividend ratios can tell you much about a stock and its future payout prospects.
Great Source of Information on Companies - Finding Information on Companies to Invest in
One of the best sources of information on companies is free and as near as your computer.
Stock Screening Basics
There are many research tools available to investors, but the one you should master first is the stock screener. Get your feet wet with this one from MSN.com.
BigCharts - Stock Charts- Stock Screeners- Research Tools
The leader in charting. If you want a visual look at a stock or the markets, this is the place to go.
Mortgage rates, CD rates, personal finance advice and more
Bankrate is a treasure chest of information on a wide variety of consumer financial products. You can look at rates for the nation or by state in many cases.
InvestorGuide University - Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis is one of the methods investors use to study a company. It looks at those internal indicators that are important to the company's overall financial well-being. This article briefly explains the process.
Welcome to Global Financial Data
This compreshensive database of stock information will statisfy the most information hungry investor looking for historical. It's not free, but worth the price if you need this type of information.

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