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Find out how a simple calculation can help you uncover the most efficient companies.
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You can learn a lot about any listed company through this system - if you know how to use it.
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Buying at the right price determines profit, but selling at the right price locks it in.
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This type of risk is often overlooked, but it can mean the downfall of a company - and its investors.
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Find out why funds from operations is a superior measure of REIT performance.
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Investors tend to buy either stocks or bonds, but rarely choose between the two. Find out when you'll benefit from one over the other.
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If you have a promising business that needs a boost, you may be able to put your faith in these wealthy investors.
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This measure has its benefits, but it can also present earnings through rose-colored glasses.
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Stocks are soaring despite high unemployment, foreclosures and relatively low consumer spending. Can it last?
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Both measure performance, but sometimes they tell a very different story. This is why they’re best used together.
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From high-flying to fading fast, fads can mean big money for nimble investors.
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Analyst reports can be an investor's best friend - but without knowing how to read them, you won't be able to fully utilize them.
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Weighted average cost of capital may be hard to calculate, but it's a solid way to measure investment quality.
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Determine how fund managers are doing by sizing them up against their peers.
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How investment advisors use the wrong benchmarks to make poor performance look good.
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It pays to invest in companies that generate profits more efficiently than their rivals. This is where ROE comes in.
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Companies have ways of manipulating their balance sheets that investors should be aware of.
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Find out how to determine whether a CEO is being overpaid.
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What does the consolidation in the beer industry mean for investors and, more importantly, beer drinkers?
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Find out how calculating a reproduction cost for a company can beat out the dividend discount model.
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Buying back shares can be a sensible way for companies to use extra cash. But in many cases, it's just a ploy to boost earnings.
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This maligned sector is in better shape than most investors believe.
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Free cash flow is a great gauge of corporate health, but it's not immune to accounting trickery.
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GDP growth is not necessarily a solid indicator of stock market returns in emerging markets. Find out what to watch instead.
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Seven words that are music to investors' ears? "The dividend check is in the mail."
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Accounting practices have matured, but there are still plenty of ways that companies can disguise their financial results.
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The glitz and glam of Hollywood could help put some more glitz in your pocket.
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Learn how to read between the lines and decipher the actual condition of a company.
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Don't be fooled: Companies use all kinds of tactics to make bad earnings look good. Find out how to see through them.
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Companies balance the interests of owners, customers and employees. Find out who comes out on top.
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Internal return on investment helps determine a stock's ability to propel shareholder returns.
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Consensus estimates can send stocks spiraling - but are they representing reality?
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You can't predict exactly how stocks will behave, but knowing what affects prices will put you ahead of the pack.
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We go over several telling factors that can help you answer this question and avoid losses.
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Looking for a formula to determine whether a company is creating wealth? Time to learn all about economic value added.
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Find out how to evaluate a firm's loan portfolio to determine its financial health.
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A CEO shapes the direction a business will take. We provide four clues to help you determine which ones have the right stuff.
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Company managers are often skilled at fooling investors. Be critical and don't believe the hype.
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Learn how to analyze earnings sustainability - an important part of making sound investments.
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Get a deeper understanding of ROE with these three-step and five-step calculations.
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How a company accounts for its expenses affects how its net income and cash flow numbers are reported.
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This measure has a bad rap, but it's still a valuable tool when used appropriately.
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You've almost certainly heard these commonly held beliefs about dividends. Find out why they're wrong.
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Buying at the right time is crucial, but how do we know when that is?
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Don't ignore that gut feeling - it might just be leading you in the right direction.
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Investors take note: companies that cut research and development are in danger of saving today but losing big tomorrow.
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Insider tracking can inform your investment strategy, but it requires research and a level head. Find out what to look for.
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Find out which stocks one of the world's best investor is putting his faith in.
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On their own, single-day patterns can be unreliable, but that doesn't mean they can't be used effectively.
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We look at six stocks Warren Buffett stands behind, why he likes them and why they may be a good fit for your portfolio too.
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