Bottom-Up Approach

The Bottom-Up Approach focuses on analyzing individual companies first, rather than starting with macroeconomic or industry-wide trends. This method is based on the belief that a well-performing company can outperform its sector or even the broader market, regardless of economic conditions.  Steps in the Bottom-Up Approach Company Analysis: Analyze financial statements, revenue growth, profitability, debt ... Read more

Top-Down Approach

The Top-Down Approach begins with a broad analysis of macroeconomic factors before narrowing down to specific sectors and finally selecting individual assets (stocks, commodities, or currencies). It is based on the idea that overall economic conditions significantly impact the performance of industries and companies. Steps in the Top-Down Approach Macro-Economic Analysis: Analyze global and national ... Read more