Analyst/Equity Reports

Additional recommended websites

Government
How to read or write reports

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations - a detailed explanation of what analyst reports are and what to look out for with a focus on conflicts of interest.

Alpha Search

The Value of Equity Research - In this guide, you will learn about the type of information contained in equity research and the value it offers to corporate professionals.

CFA Institute

Equity Research Report Essentials – useful primer on what an equity report should include; this will help you evaluate such analyses and make investment decisions accordingly.

Corporate Finance Institute

Equity Research Report – good introduction with examples

Value Line

How to Read a Value Line Report – this is specific to their reports, but has good information that is applicable to other equity reports.

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For peer-reviewed journal articles, literature reviews, and primary source material, utilize the business databases on the Alvin Sherman Library website.

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