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Investment Strategies / Mechanical Investing
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Author: musselmant 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: If VL screens disappear, what next?
Date: 02/20/25 11:33 PM
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google's AI says
like Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, MarketWatch, MSN Money, and the SEC website (for company filings), which all provide analyst consensus earnings estimates for the upcoming year, often with the ability to filter and compare across different companies.
Key points about these free sources:

Wide availability:
Most of these platforms are accessible without requiring an account, allowing you to quickly look up earnings estimates for various stocks.
Analyst consensus:
They display the average earnings estimate from multiple analysts, offering a general market sentiment on a company's future profitability.
Comparison capabilities:
You can easily compare earnings estimates across different companies on the same platform.

Other options with potentially more detailed information (may require account creation):

Morningstar:
Provides in-depth analysis including earnings estimates, with a free basic tier
Fidelity:
Offers a stock screener with access to earnings estimates, though some features may require an account
Finviz:
A visual stock screener that displays key metrics including earnings estimates

Important considerations:

Accuracy:
While free sources provide analyst consensus, not all analysts are equally accurate, and earnings estimates can change over time.

Data limitations:
Free versions might not offer as detailed information as paid subscription services.
Research is key:
Always conduct thorough research beyond just earnings estimates before making investment decisions.
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