Stock Research

Thorough research is the foundation of successful investing. PiTrade provides comprehensive tools to analyze stocks, understand fundamentals, and make informed decisions.

Accessing Stock Research

Steps to Search for Stock

  1. Open PiTrade
  2. Tap Explore tab
  3. Use search bar to find stock
  4. Type symbol or company name
  5. Tap on stock from results

View Stock Detail Page

After selecting a stock, the complete stock research page opens with all analysis tools available, comprehensive information displayed, and real-time data updates.

Stock Detail Page Layout

  • Header: Stock info and price
  • Chart: Price history and trends
  • Statistics: Key metrics
  • Ratios: Financial ratios
  • Company Info: About the company
  • News: Latest news and updates
  • Insights: Analysis and commentary

Stock Detail Overview

Header Section

Stock Information: Stock symbol (e.g., AAPL), company name, current price, price change ($ and %), market status.

Quick Actions: Trade button, add to watchlist, share stock.

Price Charts & Technical Analysis

Time Periods

View charts for different timeframes:

  • 1D: One day (intraday)
  • 1W: One week
  • 1M: One month
  • 3M: Three months
  • 6M: Six months
  • 1Y: One year
  • 5Y: Five years
  • 10Y: Ten years
  • Max: All-time history

Using Charts

Identify Trends: Uptrend (higher highs and lows), downtrend (lower highs and lows), sideways (consolidation), breakout (breaking resistance).

Support & Resistance: Support (price floor), resistance (price ceiling), breakouts (above resistance), breakdowns (below support).

Key Statistics

Performance Metrics

1-Day Change: Shows how much the stock price changed today, both in dollars and percentage.

1-Week Change: Shows the price movement over the past week.

1-Month Change: Shows the price movement over the past month.

1-Year Change: Shows the price movement over the past year.

Year-to-Date (YTD): Shows how much the stock has changed since January 1st.

Price Information

Current Price: The latest market price with real-time updates.

52-Week High/Low: The highest and lowest prices the stock has traded at in the past year.

Market Cap: The total value of the company (calculated as shares × current price). Large-cap stocks are worth over $10B, mid-cap are $2B-$10B, and small-cap are under $2B.

Financial Ratios

Valuation Ratios

P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings): Divides stock price by earnings per share. A lower ratio suggests the stock might be undervalued, while a higher ratio suggests it might be overvalued. Compare it to other companies in the same industry.

P/B Ratio (Price-to-Book): Divides stock price by book value per share. Useful for comparing asset-heavy companies. Lower is potentially undervalued, higher is potentially overvalued.

P/S Ratio (Price-to-Sales): Divides stock price by sales per share. Helpful for analyzing unprofitable companies. Lower suggests undervalued, higher suggests overvalued.

Profitability Ratios

ROE (Return on Equity): Shows how much profit the company makes from shareholder money. Higher is better, and 15%+ is generally considered good.

ROA (Return on Assets): Shows how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit. Higher is better, and 5%+ is generally considered good.

Growth Ratios

EPS Growth: Shows how much earnings per share is growing. Higher is better, but compare it to revenue growth to spot any issues.

Dividend Ratios

Dividend Yield: Shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the stock price. Higher yield means more income, but make sure it's sustainable.

Company Information

Company Overview

Business Description: What company does, products/services, market focus, business model.

Industry: Industry classification, sector, sub-sector, industry trends.

Headquarters: Company location, headquarters address, regional focus, global presence.

Website: Company website link, investor relations, contact information, additional resources.

Company Size

Employees: Number of employees, growth trajectory, hiring trends, workforce size.

Locations: Number of offices, geographic presence, international operations, expansion plans.

News & Insights

Latest News

Company News: Earnings announcements, product launches, executive changes, partnerships.

Industry News: Sector trends, competitive moves, regulatory changes, market trends.

Market News: Economic data, Fed announcements, market events, macro trends.

Earnings Information

Earnings Dates: Next earnings date, previous earnings date, earnings calendar, earnings history.

Earnings Estimates: Expected earnings, analyst estimates, consensus estimate, estimate range.

Earnings History: Previous earnings, beat/miss history, earnings trends, guidance changes.

Research Checklist

Before Buying

  • Understand business
  • Check valuation
  • Review fundamentals
  • Assess growth
  • Read recent news
  • Check analyst ratings
  • Review chart
  • Understand risks
  • Compare alternatives
  • Make decision

Ongoing Monitoring

  • Track earnings
  • Monitor news
  • Review chart
  • Check fundamentals
  • Assess performance
  • Rebalance if needed
  • Update thesis
  • Plan exit

Best Practices

Do's

✅ Research thoroughly
✅ Understand the business
✅ Check multiple metrics
✅ Read recent news
✅ Compare to peers
✅ Review analyst opinions
✅ Analyze charts
✅ Document your thesis

Don'ts

❌ Rely on single metric
❌ Ignore fundamentals
❌ Chase hot stocks
❌ Ignore risks
❌ Follow tips blindly
❌ Trade on emotion
❌ Neglect due diligence
❌ Forget to monitor

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