Fundamental Analysis - Part-1
Question 1.: Can I be a fundamental analyst? Answer: Of course you can be. It is a common misconception that only chartered accountants and professionals from a commerce background can be good fundamental analysts. This is not true at all. A fundamental analyst just adds 2 and 2 to ensure it sums up to 4. To become a fundamental analyst you will need few basic skills : 1. Understanding the basic financial statements 2. Understand businesses with respect to the industry in which it operates 3. Basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication The objective of this article on Fundamental Analysis is to ensure that you gain the first two skill sets. Question 2.: I am happy with Technical Analysis, so why bother about Fundamental Analysis? Answer: Technical Analysis helps you gain quick short term returns. It helps you time the market for a better entry and exit. However Technical Analysis is not an effective approach to create wealth. Wealth is creat