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Definition of

financial analyst

Stockholding & Investments

researcher into investment possibilities an employee of a stock exchange company who researches other companies and identifies investment opportunities for clients.

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Definitions of ’financial analyst’ and meaning of ’financial analyst’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’financial analyst’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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