What is a Value Line report?

Research Report. The Value Line Investment Survey® is a unique source of financial information designed to help investors make in- formed investment decisions that fit their individual goals and levels of risk.

Is beta less than 1 GOOD?

A beta of 1 indicates that the security’s price tends to move with the market. A beta greater than 1 indicates that the security’s price tends to be more volatile than the market. A beta of less than 1 means it tends to be less volatile than the market. This means it is two times as volatile as the overall market.

What is safety on Value Line?

The Value Line Safety Rank measures the total risk of a stock relative to the approximately 1,750 other stocks. It is derived from a stock’s Price Stability score and from the Financial Strength rating of a company, both shown in the upper left-hand corner of each page in Value Line Ratings & Reports.

Which is better higher or lower beta?

Beta is a measure of a stock’s volatility in relation to the overall market. High-beta stocks are supposed to be riskier but provide higher return potential; low-beta stocks pose less risk but also lower returns.

How much is a value line subscription?

The Value Line Investment Survey is available by subscription. A one-year subscription is just over just under $600 for the print or digital version. For an additional fee, the firm also offers research on mutual funds, exchange traded funds, convertible securities, and more.

How do I access Value Line?

To access Value Line, visit and click on “Value Line Investment Research” in the alphabetical list of databases. When prompted, enter your library card number and PIN.

What does technical mean on Value Line?

The Value Line Technical Rank is designed to predict stock price movements over a three to six month time period. In each case, stocks are ranked from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest ranking. Further, it is based on price movement factors, and should be considered in conjunction with the Timeliness rank.

What is a timely stock?

Timeliness is a stock analysis rating scale, developed by Value Line, that ranks stocks according to their expected performance. The ratings are relative to the other stocks being followed and based on the likely price performance of a stock over a six- to 12-month period.