Business & Personal Finance

If you are investing in the stock market, now more than ever, doing your research can result in either making a bundle or losing the same.  The two major business departments of the Toronto Public Library system, located at North York Central Library and the Toronto Reference Library, have always offered a variety of investment newsletters to assist individual investors in their research.  Value Line has been one of the most popular resources over the years.  And now it is available in electronic format, in house, at both of these branches.

If you aren't familiar with this source, you should become acquainted.   First a bit about Value Line from the company itself.  "Arnold Bernhard founded Value Line in 1931 and built it into one of the nation’s largest independent investment advisory services as well as a major money management institution. He was known as the "Dean of Wall Street" by many in the investment community because of his keen analytical acumen and the number of security analysts he trained."

The Value Line service as it appears today, was started 32 years ago.  Reports for companies traded on major exchanges are set up as "one stop shopping" for information about a company and include analysis and rankings from Value Line staff. 

Statistical data includes graphing of stock over the past 10-13 years, growth rates, quarterly sales and earnings, statistical milestones, including long term trends.  A brief description of the company is given as well as analysts commentary on the company's recent developments and future prospects.  The on-line version includes industry analysis as well. 

Stop by either business department and have a look at this exceptional resource.  While you are in the library, why not check out some of the other investment newsletters each subscribe to.