security analysis
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: security analyses
análise de valores mobiliários
1. The systematic examination and evaluation of financial securities (stocks, bonds, etc.) to determine their investment quality, risk profile, and intrinsic value
The investment firm conducted a comprehensive security analysis before recommending the stock to clients.
A empresa de investimentos realizou uma análise de valores mobiliários abrangente antes de recomendar a ação aos clientes.
2. The discipline and methodology of evaluating stocks and bonds based on fundamental financial data and market conditions
Benjamin Graham pioneered modern security analysis with his fundamental approach to valuation.
Benjamin Graham foi o pioneiro da análise moderna de valores mobiliários com sua abordagem fundamental de avaliação.
3. Assessment of financial instruments to identify investment opportunities and mitigate portfolio risk
Security analysis revealed that the company's debt levels were unsustainably high.
A análise de valores mobiliários revelou que os níveis de endividamento da empresa eram insustentavelmente altos.
Security analysis is a cornerstone of professional investment management in both the USA and Brazil. In the US, it became formalized as a discipline through the work of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd at Columbia University. In Brazil, security analysis is increasingly important as the capital markets (B3 - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) grow and retail investing expands. The term reflects the distinction between gambling in markets versus informed, disciplined investment decision-making.
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