While employed in the investment field financial analysts are known as Investment Analysts. They help others make wise investment decisions by analyzing various investment plans along with costs and benefits, financial information, and preparing a findings report.

While employed in the securities field they are known as Securities Analysts. They ascertain first-time offerings comply with SEC requirements. They also make buy/sell recommendations after reading and understanding the company's financial statements. They know the company's value and then project future earnings.

Financial analysts also work as ratings analysts. This position is involved with analyzing the debt repayment capability of a bond issuing entity or government.

Another Financial Analyst job involves working with acquisitions and mergers. Financial Analysts can give their approval or disapproval opinion based upon the cost and benefit analysis they prepared.

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