What is fundamental analysis?

Example: “Many fundamental analysts begin their research by reading a company’s annual report, which provides an overview of the business along with detailed financial information.”

Read more on fundamental analysis:

• Stockpicker’s turn to shine?
  The shift towards passive investing is creating an opportunity for active investors. George Athanassakos makes the case for why the market needs stockpickers now more than ever.
• Stock-picking tips I learned from students
  Competitions can be great fun—especially when they involve young, passionate stock pickers.
• What P/E can tell you about a stock, and what it can’t
  Price-to-earnings ratio is a good (if imperfect) starting point for people who want to determine how expensive a company is. The ratio indicates what investors are willing to pay for every dollar of future earnings.