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Old 31st January 2009, 10:42 PM
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Default Re: Index Up

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Originally Posted by zainabusman View Post
Correct.

I like to use the earnings yield because it also allows u to compare with money market investments. Earnings yield on Access is currently about 37%. U can compare this easily with what u get on a Time Deposit. Currently 13%+.
Ok, I guess I was thrown off when you said you use earnings yield and PE to compare companies. I either use one or the other, but I agree that earnings yield puts things in a better perspective.
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