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You were introduced to a lot of new vernacular and calculations that help to determine the health of a company. Our
coaches want to make the research process both straightforward and practical in your portfolio management. As you
come to a better understanding, fundamental analysis can potentially help improve both value and growth investing.
Next Steps
There is no substitute for personal experience, start today by following the actionable steps below:
Build the screener used during today’s example (Book Value Growth Trend – 4-5 years; P/S Ratio <3; ROA – >10%;
Current Ratio - >1.5; P/E Ratio – between 6-20; P/B - <3.5)
Take time to use the Valuation tab on the TD Ameritrade stock page to research your own stocks and review the
definitions to improve your understanding of the metrics.
A consultation with your Senior Financial Consultant can help you to fully develop your goals, time frames and
market outlook and get you prepared for a variety of market conditions.
If you’re looking to learn more about our active trading tools instead, our Trading Solutions Specialists will introduce
you to thinkorswim®. During a 1-on-1 session, they can help you to simplify and customize the platform to your
research and active trading needs.
Continue Learning
Tune in to news, market commentary, and live broadcasts, where professionals offer insights you can apply.
The Ticker Tape®: Design intuitive and thoughtful strategies using our envelope-pushing ideas and commentary
from industry thought-leaders.
Trader Talks and Investor Insights: Webcasts: Expand your market knowledge and become a platform-savvy trader:
watch TD Ameritrade Education Coaches as they break down the stock, options, and futures markets and apply
trading strategies in current market conditions.
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analysis, data-driven insights, and practical trading strategies—straight from industry pros.
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Content intended for educational/informational purposes only. Not investment advice, or a recommendation of any security, strategy, or
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Be sure to understand all risks involved with each strategy before attempting to place any trade.