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The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks   

Discover valuable techniques that show you step-by-step how to research and value stocks.


This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with conventional and advanced techniques in researching and valuing stocks. Starting off with the basics, you will learn how to read financial statements and calculate financial ratios, and then move on to perform industrial comparisons, value stocks, and conduct economic and industrial research.

The course is taught in a manner that uses everyday language, simple yet insightful analogies, and a just the facts attitude that you will understand and appreciate. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in the analysis and valuation of stocks.


Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



Introduction and Welcome

Introduction to Annual and Quarterly Reports

Financial Statements - Part I

Financial Statements - Part II

Financial Ratios - Part I

Financial Ratios - Part II

Case Studies and Industrial Comparisons

The Value of a Stock

Valuation Techniques

Economics and the Outside Environment

Researching Resources

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What you will learn

  • Learn how to read financial statements and calculate financial ratios
  • Understand how to perform industrial comparisons and value stocks
  • Learn how to conduct economic and industrial research

How you will benefit

  • Gain a strong foundation in the valuation of stocks
  • Learn in a stress free environment using simple, everyday language you can understand
  • Feel more confident in your ability to make wise investments

Matt Crabtree

Matt Crabtree, CFP ®, earned his Bachelor of Science in Business, Information Systems Management, in 1999, a mini MBA certificate from The School of Management at Yale University in 2004, a certificate in Financial Planning from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business in 2012 and has received the financial industry's most rigorous and prestigious professional designation of Certified Financial Planner ™. After many years in project management, office management, and business sales, Matt began training individuals and organizations in areas of business finance, leadership development, successful negotiations, sales management, and customer service excellence. Matt has trained individuals and various units within the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as corporate organizations including IBM (technology), Accuray (healthcare-technology), and Gen-Probe (molecular diagnostics). Matt's natural aptitude for explaining his material in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable manner allows each student to gain insights into areas that are often considered challenging.

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This is a fully online course offered by Ed2Go.

 

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