Researching Global Investments
International investing is easier than ever, but you still need to do your homework. Here you'll find detailed explanations of how to research international markets, where to find data, and the tools you need to find your next great global investment. We'll also explore International Financial Reporting Standards and find out the best places to get quotes and charts on international stocks.
Fundamentals Come First
Whether you're investing in a company in Boston or Bangladesh, the fundamental rules of business and finance are the same. Before venturing abroad make sure you're comfortable with the principles of fundamental analysis as explained by the About.com guide to Stocks.
Whether you're investing in a company in Boston or Bangladesh, the fundamental rules of business and finance are the same. Before venturing abroad make sure you're comfortable with the principles of fundamental analysis as explained by the About.com guide to Stocks.
International Newspapers in English
Financial newspapers, magazines, and websites can be a good place to start looking for investment ideas. But don't limit your search to U.S.-based publications. Check out this list of English-language news sources from around the world.
Financial newspapers, magazines, and websites can be a good place to start looking for investment ideas. But don't limit your search to U.S.-based publications. Check out this list of English-language news sources from around the world.
Bloomberg Stock Market News
Bloomberg News reports extensively on the movements of global stock markets throughout the day. Its dispatches from the Americas, Europe, and Asia are a good way to stay abreast of winning and losing stocks and sectors around the globe.
Bloomberg News reports extensively on the movements of global stock markets throughout the day. Its dispatches from the Americas, Europe, and Asia are a good way to stay abreast of winning and losing stocks and sectors around the globe.
International vs. US Accounting Standards
This podcast and series of articles from global accounting firm Deloitte is a good introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
This podcast and series of articles from global accounting firm Deloitte is a good introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Global Valuation Ratios
When you're doing your homework on a foreign company, you'll want to know how its valuation compares to its local peers. This information can be tough to find, but S&P/Citigroup has a great collection of free data that can help with your analysis. It's also a handy way to compare valuation ratios across countries and regions.
When you're doing your homework on a foreign company, you'll want to know how its valuation compares to its local peers. This information can be tough to find, but S&P/Citigroup has a great collection of free data that can help with your analysis. It's also a handy way to compare valuation ratios across countries and regions.
Ernst & Young IFRS
Global accounting firm Ernst & Young uses a set of accounts for a fictitious company to illustrate how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) work.
Global accounting firm Ernst & Young uses a set of accounts for a fictitious company to illustrate how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) work.