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This guide includes some fundamental features and information that should be considered essential to every research report, as well as some tips for making your analysis and report as effective as possible.  \nBASIC INFORMATION  \nThe research report should begin with some basic information about the firm, including the company’sticker symbol, the primary exchange where its shares are traded, the primary sector and industry where it operates , the investment recommendation, the current stock price and market capitalization, and the target stock price.  \nIn addition, the liquidity and float of a security are important considerations for the equity analyst. The liquidity of a stock refers to the degree to which it can be purchased and sold without affecting the price. The analyst should understand that periods of financial stress can affect the liquidity of a security. A stock’s float refers to the number of shares that are publicly owned and available for trading and generally excludes restricted shares and the holdings of insiders. The float of a stock can be significantly smaller than its market capitalization and thus is an important consideration for large institutional investors, especially when it comes to investing in companies with smaller market capitalizations. Consequently, a relatively small float deserves mention. Finally, it is good practice to identify the major shareholders of a firm .  \nBUSINESS DESCRIPTION  \nThis section should include a detailed description of the company and its products and services. It should convey a clear understanding of the company’s economics, including a discussion of the key drivers of revenues and expenses. Much of this information can be sourced from the company itself and via its regulatory filings as well as industry publications.  \nINDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND COMPETITIVE POSITIONING  \nThis section should include an overview of the industry dynamics, including a competitive analysis of the industry. Most firms’ annual reports include some discussion of the competitive environment. A group of peer companies should be developed for a competitive analysis. The “Porter’s Five Forces”framework for industry analysis is an effective tool for examining the health and competitive intensity of an industry. Production capacity levels, pricing, distribution, and stability of market share are also important considerations.  \nIt is important to note that there are different paths to success. Strength of brand, cost leadership, and access to protected technology or resources are just some of the ways in which companies set themselves apart from the competition. 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