Fisher Investments on Industrials

An in-depth look at the global Industrials sector investment universe including conglomerates, machinery producers, electrical equipment manufacturers, defense contractors, railroads, and more Tips and tools for security analysis and portfolio management A useful guide for investing in any market condition The Fisher Investments On series is designed to provide individual investors, aspiring investment professionals, and students the tools necessary to understand and analyze investment opportunities-primarily for investing in global stocks. Each guide is an easily accessible primer to economic sectors, regions, or other components of the global stock market. While this guide specifically focuses on Industrials, the basic investment methodology is applicable for analyzing any global sector, regardless of the current macroeconomic environment. Following a top-down approach to investing, Fisher Investments on Industrials can help you make more informed decisions, specifically within the Industrials sector. It skillfully addresses how to determine optimal times to invest in Industrials stocks and which industries and sub-industries have the potential to perform well in various environments. The global Industrials sector is complex, covering multiple sub-industries and countries-each with their own unique characteristics. Using the framework found here, you can discover how to identify these differences, spot opportunities, and avoid major pitfalls. Divided into three comprehensive parts-Getting Started, Industrials Details, and Thinking Like a Portfolio Manager-Fisher Investments on Industrials: Discusses Industrials' main drivers-government and corporate spending-and explains how to capitalize on a wide array of macro conditions and industry-specific events Breaks down Industrials by its three industry groups-Capital Goods, Transportation, and Commercial Services & Supplies-and walks you through their related industries and sub-industries Delves into top-down investment methodology as well as individual security analysis Provides a detailed account of global infrastructure markets-from ways to participate in the boom to the risks behind investment Covers the major components of the global Industrials investment universe-from building products and machinery to airfreight and electrical equipment Outlines a five-step process to help differentiate firms in this field-designed to help you identify ones with the greatest probability of outperforming Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Fisher Investments on Industrials provides a framework for understanding this sector and its industries, to help you make better investment decisions-now and in the future. With this book as your guide, you can gain a global perspective of the Industrials sector and discover strategies to help achieve your investing goals.