What sources of information might an investment club consult, or utilize, when making investment decisions?
Investment clubs may utilize a variety of resources when making securities selections, including the following. • The club, or members, may subscribe to business periodicals, magazines, or the Value Line Investment Survey, which analyzes and summarizes company annual report data. • Public libraries offer investment reference sections as well as Internet access. • A broker, or other financial professional, may assist the club with educational information, hold the funds, and place buy and sell orders. • Annual reports available directly from the company or available online from the Public Registrars Report Service www.prars.com or the EDGAR database http://www.sec.gov/edgarhp.htm/ maintained by the SEC for company annual reports and other documents. • A club stock selection committee may conduct the initial research to narrow the search to a small number of securities consistent with club investment criteria. • The National Association of Investors, Corp. (NAIC) Better Investing Communi