The Stock Investor's Pocket Calculator : A Quick Guide to All the Formulas and Ratios You Need to Invest Like a Pro

Every stock market investor needs to be able to calculate value, profits, and cash flow in order to make basic decisions like whether to buy, hold, or sell. But it's easy to get intimidated by all the ratios and formulas, especially when incorrect calculations can lead to costly investment mistakes.The Stock Investor's Pocket Calculator simplifies the math behind successful equity investing. Containing over 100 ratios and formulas, the book translates them into plain English, breaks them down into simple steps, and places them side-by-side with practical examples. Readers will learn how to:\* judge portfolio value \* assess corporate strength or weakness (both cash flow and profitability) \* follow revenue and earnings trends \* and more.Filled with worksheets, checklists, visual aids, and examples, this is a must-have guide for anyone investing in the stock market. The Stock Investor's Pocket Calculator Makes The Math Behind Successful Equity Investing Simple. Containing Over 100 Ratios And Formulas, The Book Translates Them Into Plain English, Breaks Them Down Into Easy Steps, And Places Them Side-by-side With Practical Examples. The Book Shows You How To Evaluate The Sometimes Confusing - Or Even Misleading - Information Provided By Companies, And Ensure That You're Analyzing Your Own Various Investments Accurately. You'll Learn How To Judge Portfolio Value, Assess Corporate Strength Or Weakness (both Cash Flow And Profitability), Follow Revenue And Earnings Trends, And More - Everything You Need To Do In Order To Make Basic Decisions Like Whether To Buy, Hold, Or Sell.--book Jacket. Introduction : The Basic Dollars And Cents Problem : Overcoming The Numbers -- Rates Of Return On Investment : What Goes In, What Comes Out -- Returns On Capital : Putting Cash To Work -- Leverage And Risk Analysis : Maximizing Other People's Money -- Long-term Trends : Patience Rewarded -- Core Earnings And Net Worth Adjustments : Making The Numbers Real -- Fundamentals : Balance Sheet Tests You Need To Know -- Fundamentals : Operating Statement Tests You Need To Know -- Technicals : Price And Volume Calculations -- Combined Testing : Merging Price And Financial Tests -- Taxation Of Investments : Uncle Sam's Share. Michael C. Thomsett. Includes Index. Every stock market investor needs to be able to calculate value, profits, and cash flow in order to make basic decisions like whether to buy, hold, or sell. But its easy to get intimidated by all the ratios and formulas, especially when incorrect calculations can lead to costly investment mistakes. The Stock Investors Pocket Calculator simplifies the math behind successful equity investing. Containing over 100 ratios and formulas, the book translates them into plain English, breaks them down into simple steps, and places them side-by-side with practical examples. Readers will learn how * judge portfolio value * assess corporate strength or weakness (both cash flow and profitability) * follow revenue and earnings trends * and more. Filled with worksheets, checklists, visual aids, and examples, this is a must-have guide for anyone investing in the stock market. Contains over 100 ratios and formulas and simplifies the math behind equity investing. This book gives readers the ratios and formulas they need to calculate value, profits, and cash flow in order to make basic decisions; whether to buy, hold, or sell.