financial analyst

financial analyst definition - business

financial analyst

A person with expertise in evaluating financial investments. Financial analysts, who serve as investment advisers and portfolio managers, use their training and experience to investigate risk and return characteristics of securities. Also called securities analyst. See also analyst, chartered financial analyst.

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