Morningstar Stocks 500 Custom Edition 2006

Star Rating Indicates if the stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced Morningstar Fair Value Our analysts' estimate of the stock's fair value price Buy/Sell Prices Incorporating a margin of safety, we give our estimate of when you should buy—or sell Major Competitors How the company stacks up against its main rivals Business Risk Each stock's risk is rated as below average, average, or above average Moat Size A measure of the company's competitive advantages Morningstar Style Box A snapshot of the company's size and value or growth characteristics Expanded Management Section Even more information about the backgrounds and strategies of top management teams Stewardship Grade An easy way to tell if management is working for you or itself Price History Five years of price history and the stock's strength relative to the S&P 500 Five-Year Financial History Key measures for the past five years and trailing 12 months Valuation Ratios How the stock measures up to its industry and the S&P 500 Major Fund Holders Which funds have big percentages of their assets in this stock Morningstar Grades A snapshot of the company's growth, profitability, and financial health Thesis Our independent opinion of the company, including detailed analysis of its strengths and weaknesses Let our stock research help you find tomorrow's winners today Morningstar's independent analysis and exclusive tools can help you easily find the best companies at the best prices. The Morningstar Rating for stocks helps you spot companies that are undervalued. Our Consider Buying/Consider Selling prices provide the benchmarks you need in order to make informed buying and selling decisions. Our Stewardship Grades lead you to managers who value shareholders. And our easy-to-use one-page report format allows you to compare stocks head-to-head. This book can help you: Start a new portfolio Position your portfolio for a big 2006 Find this year's best values You'll also benefit from: Tips for picking great companies Guidance on the best and worst management Trends to watch in 2006 For nearly 20 years, Morningstar has helped individuals and financial planners make better investment decisions. Our information and analysis is trusted and independent, and provide a level of insight unavailable from other sources. For more information about other Morningstar products and services visit us online at www.morningstar.com.

A handy reference to the top 500 stocks in the market Morningstar Stocks 500 provides readers with comprehensive one-page reports that contain the essential information investors need to understand a company and its stock. Each page summarizes what the company does, how its past growth stacks up to its industry peers, how high its profitability has been, and how strong its finances are. Morningstar Stocks 500 also includes exclusive Morningstar tools-such as star ratings for stocks and stock grades.

Includes comprehensive and easy-to-compare full-page reports, exclusive fair value estimates for buy and sell guidance, expanded management profiles, Morningstar Rating for stocks, and fresh research all year long with 50 free online stock reports.

Morningstar’s independent analysis and exclusive tools can help you find the best companies at the best prices—500 of them are included in this reliable resource. The Morningstar Rating for stocks helps you spot companies that are undervalued. Our Consider Buying/Consider Selling prices provide the benchmarks you need to make informed buying and selling decisions. With purchase of this book, you’ll also receive access to fifty free stock reports anytime in 2008. Choose from 1,900 stocks.

Stewardship Grade Easily find funds that put you first Star Rating Quickly see how well a fund has balanced risk and return Historical Style Boxes See if a fund has invested consistently from year to year Over 50 Investment Categories Put together diversified portfolios, assess potential risk, and spot top funds within peer groups Manager Profile Know the qualifications of the people who are running each fund Results for up to 12 Years Easily evaluate a fund's performance Portfolio Holdings Review the top 20 holdings for each fund to see the securities that drive the performance Investment Style Boxes Quickly determine if a fund's true investment strategy matches your goal Tax Analysis Tax-adjusted returns and potential capital-gains exposure help you decide whether a fund is best suited as a tax-deferred or taxable investment Analysis Get independent insight into how and why a fund is a good choice—or a poor one Sector Weightings Avoid overconcentration in certain areas of the economy Expenses, Fees, Addresses, Phone Numbers Find everything you need to obtain more information before you invest in a fund Year-end fund reports from the world's foremost mutual fund expert In this completely new reference guide, you'll find the best information and independent opinion available on 500 of the largest and most popular mutual funds—the very funds you likely own or follow. Morningstar's Fund Reports are the industry standard and are trusted by financial professionals nationwide. Have a look inside to see how Morningstar's independent analysis, ratings, and detailed data can help you make better fund-investing decisions. This book can help you: Position your portfolio for a big 2006 Steer clear of "me-first" management Start a new portfolio You'll also benefit from: Morningstar's exclusive Analyst Picks An expanded management section Incisive, independent analysis For nearly 20 years, Morningstar has helped individuals and financial advisors make better investment decisions. Our information and analysis is trusted and independent, and provide a level of insight unavailable from other sources. For more information about other Morningstar products and services visit us online at www.morningstar.com.

This comprehensive reference contains detailed information on 500 of today's most prominent funds--covering 14 points from fund history and fees to 25 top portfolio holdings--to help investors choose the funds that best suit their objectives and meet their requirements.