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Fundamental Analysis 101

Understanding fundamental analysis for long-term trading decisions

February 3, 2025
11 min read
PROFIX Team

Key Takeaways

  • Fundamental analysis studies economic factors
  • Earnings and growth drive stock prices
  • Economic indicators affect currency values
  • Supply and demand influence commodity prices

Fundamental Analysis Basics

Fundamental analysis evaluates the intrinsic value of an asset by examining economic and financial factors.

Stock Fundamental Analysis

For stocks, analyze:

  • Earnings per Share (EPS): Company profitability
  • Price-to-Earnings (P/E): Valuation ratio
  • Revenue Growth: Company expansion
  • Debt Levels: Financial health

Currency Fundamental Analysis

For currencies, consider:

  • Interest Rates: Central bank policies
  • Economic Growth: GDP and employment
  • Inflation: Price stability
  • Political Stability: Country risk

Commodity Fundamental Analysis

For commodities, examine:

  • Supply and Demand: Production and consumption
  • Weather Conditions: Agricultural commodities
  • Geopolitical Events: Oil and metals
  • Economic Cycles: Industrial demand