This is the number-one source of information for today's smart stock investor. Based on the philosophy that 'investing should be fun, but not a game', this book provides readers with the type of quality guidance that only Morningstar can offer. This comprehensive guide gives readers the information they need to make intelligent choices when looking to invest in stocks all in the independent and easy-to-understand style that has made Morningstar the most trusted and respected name in the investment research industry. Morningstar's Pat Dorsey shows readers how to find great companies, pick the right stocks, avoid paying too much for their investments, and much more. Pat Dorsey (Chicago, IL) is an acknowledged national expert on stock investing. He is Director of Stock Analysis for Morningstar, Incorporated, where he directs a staff of more than 75 stock analysts. He appears weekly on Fox News Channel's Bulls and Bears financial show and can be seen on NBC Nightly News, CNBC, and CNN.