Manual of Investments: S&P 500 Hardcover – June 17, 2024

The April 2025 Edition provides an overview of every company in the Standard and Poor’s 500 (SP 500) index, allowing readers to quickly look up and determine whether a company is worthy of further consideration as a potential investment. It’s the first screening step of a cautious investor’s stock selection process, encompassing:Valuation and pricing relative to the company's industry / sectorFactors that correlate with the business’s growth momentumMarket sentiment indicatorsThe firm’s simplified cash flow statement, income statement, and balance sheetsA must-have for stock pickers, the Market Inference Manual of Investments gives you all the essential facts and figures at your fingertips. It's a practical resource for the modern value investor, providing the latest yearly stock data collected in a clear and easy-to-use format.We've also included a primer on the fundamentals of value investing, and how these principles relate to our stock ratings. Market Inference brings the teachings of Ben Graham, Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, and more into the 21st Century through a rigorous and evidence-based system of equity data analysis that can help investors sift through the noise of the financial entertainment complex. Read more