On November 22, 2009 the stock price of WalMart was $39.50 and the retailer stock index was 600.30. On November 25, 2009 the stock price of WalMart was $40.25 and the retailer stock index was 605.20. Consider the ratio of WalMart to the retailer index on November 22 and November 25. WalMart is _______ the retail industry and technical analysts who follow relative strength would advise _______ the stock.

Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Financial Derivatives covers the many topics of modern investment analysis.

In finance, Security analysis is the evaluation and assessment of stocks or securities to determine their investment potential.

Investment management is the handling of financial assets and other investments. It is more than buying and selling investments. The management part includes devising a short- or long-term strategy for acquiring and disposing of portfolio holdings. It can also include banking, budgeting, and tax services and duties, as well.