how to compare equity recommendations

[DBmorgan]

Does anyone know where i can compare the criteria the banks use in their equity recommendations.

for ex. how to compate 'buy' vs. 'outperform', and the different terms each uses?

i checked bbg but couldnt find anything - thanks

 

[HoldSideAnalyst]

Each firm defines it for themselves. Look on any report and you will see their definition. But Basically,

Outperform = buy = accumulate

market perform = hold

underperform = sell = source of funds.

 

[DBmorgan]

thanks - i was just hoping to find a table somewhere with the info - i guess ill compile one

 

[FIAnalyst]

DBmorgan Wrote:
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> thanks - i was just hoping to find a table
> somewhere with the info - i guess ill compile one


I've never seen one, but it wouldn't be hard to compile it..its pretty clearly disclosed on every equity report.

 

[oronyc]

you should start with the "star" analysts.. 95% of research out there is pure garbage, there are very few analysts actually adding value and writing about stuff you can not find out on your own.