Fundamental Analysis for Dummies Paperback – January 1, 2009

Having read books on Benjamin Graham's and Warren Buffets approach to investing I was, from that point on, firmly in the value investing camp. This book gives you the analytical tools you need to really assess the true worth of a company and filter out the 'market noise' on any particular stock. In addition it clearly explains the value of each measurement and more importantly that the sum of the whole is greater than the parts i.e. to rely on any one measurement is foolish. Not all analysis can be quantatitive, qualitative is just as vital and again the book provides insights into how to conduct analysis in this area enabling you to read between the lines of any company information as well as identify the 'gottcha's' out there. All in all another fine piece of work from Krantz.

As a introductory publication on Fundamental Analysis of shares, like all of the For Dummies books is well written and easy to read. The author although from a journalistic background has obviously spent a lot of time coming to terms with the concepts and methodology of Fundamental Analysis.For anyone starting out in the stock market whether a Fundamental analyst or Technical analyst this is a must read.

Matt Krantz has done a remarkable job in covering every aspect of fundamental analysis. He touches on every subject just enough to gain an understanding. I enjoyed how he walks you through practical applications through examples and even how to use the Hewlett Packard 12C Financial calculator. He also provides great historical examples and even very useful websites. The book has been very useful in my quest to understanding how companies operate, how the market works, and how other variables interact with investors. This book will go in my reference library.

Whenever I watched Fast Money, and Mad money, I, maybe, understood 50% of what the hosts were saying. I knew I was little bit superficial, so decided to buy this book. That was really right decision for me. If you are the long time watcher of stock programs on CNBC or Bloomberg, or students who took accounting 101, this book will be good supplement for your carrier, most of all, your money. I am looking forward making my portfolio based on this methods along with chart-analysis method.

I finally found a book that gently explains how to dig through financial reports and the tricks companies pull in them. Some of the analysis actually takes work to understand, but after a couple of exercises it is understandable. He recommends not reading from start to finish but not only am I doing exactly that but noting salient points and will certainly use this book as a reference. The tome is well presented and by someone who apparently has a lot of market experience.

Extremely interesting! I've always been interested in the stock market. This book reinforced what I already knew and gave me a greater insight into some of the areas of the stock market that I was a little hazy in. I recommend this book for those dummies like me that have a couple bucks to invest.

It will always be fundamental analysis v. technical analysis. This review is definitely inside the fundamental side. This book is easy to follow with great examples. It walks you through almost everything. It's both for beginners and intermediates. You need to do fundamental analysis, along with learning to read financial reports, in order to become proficient with your investments. It's your money. You need to learn how to take care of it.

ok...for dummies..