Tip On Researching Stock Picks
Purchasing stocks for investment demands considerable research. You need to get to know a company's story well before feeling confident enough in its prospects to pull the trigger on its stock.
One of the most important sources of information about a publicly-traded company is the conference call held with Wall St. analysts following quarterly earnings reports. These calls are veritable gold mines for professional and individual investors alike, providing raw numbers on the company's performance, its strategic planning, and its general outlook on the competitive landscape. The Q & A sessions with analysts can be particularly interesting, as executives are challenged on how things are going.
Until recently, private investors either had to listen to an entire call (when it was made available at all), or purchase a transcript for approximately $75 a pop.
But we at Seeking Alpha now provide free transcripts of more than 400 of the leading companies traded in the US.
So whether you're keeping up on stocks you already own, researching a potential new buy, or simply curious about what Google has to say about their business, take a dive into conference call transcripts -- just enter the ticker symbol of the company into the search box above. You'll see a little box in the corner with the latest transcript for the company, and a link to past transcripts.
You can also browse the latest incoming conference call transcripts, and a list of this week's conference call transcripts. Happy reading!
Comments
Sound Money,
What a great service to provide the transcripts for the earnings conference calls from over 400 companies. Another great source is the Investor Relations section of the company web site. They often have the slides and the presentations available to the public. Keep up the good work. I'm going to mention your tip on my educational blog, growyourfunds.com if you don't mind. Thanks again, Larry Stay
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