quantitive analysis

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can anyone explain quantitive analysis to me? thanks

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From Investorwords...

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The process of determining the value of a security by examining its numerical, measurable characteristics such as revenues, earnings, margins, and market share.


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From Investopedia...

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A security analysis that uses financial information derived from company annual reports and income statements to evaluate an investment decision.

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From Journal of the Institute of Financial planners (1988)...
A new role for the quantitative method by Louis Navallier (http://www.fpanet.org/journal/articles/1988_Issues/upload/10499_1.pdf)

From Motley fool article on investing basics, a discussion on Fundamental, Quantitative and Technical analysis...
Analyzing stocks (http://www.fool.com/school/basics/basics06.htm?source=InvAg)