These are professionals paid to give their opinions on securities.

Different analysts use varying language but in essence their job is to provide the analysis that helps a client to decide whether they should “buy”, “hold” or “sell” a stock. They may be employed by a number of different firms, ranging from banks to brokerages, or they may work independently. Some clients, such as fund managers, can afford to employ their own “buy side” analysts to screen opportunities and make recommendations.

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