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Technology Stocks : QUALCOMM-The Wireless Wonder in 1999
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To: lkj who wrote (170)3/31/2000 10:15:00 AM
From: GO*QCOM  Read Replies (2) of 343
 
"What do the Saloman ratings of 1M, 1H, and 2H mean? Anyone?"

Khan

Key to Salomon Smith Barney Research Rating System
Explanation of Stock Ratings

Risk Description (denoted by the letter)

Predictability of earnings/dividends; price volatility

L - Low Risk: High predictability, low volatility

M - Moderate Risk: Moderate predictability/volatility

H - High Risk: Low predictability, high volatility

S - Speculative: Exceptionally low predictability, highest risk

V - Venture: Risk and return consistent with venture capital; only for well-diversified portfolios.

Rating/ Recommendation Total Return (Capital Gain/Loss Plus Dividends)
Expected Over the Next 12-18 Months
Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk Speculative
1. Buy Over 15% Over 20% Over 25% Over 30%
2. Outperform 5% to 15% 5% to 20% 10% to 25% 10% to 30%
3. Neutral -5% to 5% -5% to 5% -10% to 10% -10% to 10%
4. Underperform -5% to -15% -5% to -15% -10% to -20% -10% to -20%
5. Sell -15% or Worse -15% or Worse -20% or Worse -20% or Worse

Some securities which receive a Venture (V) risk description may also include a rating indicator or 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to denote performance expectations relative to other securities in the Venture risk class. The risk description is presented first in order to underscore the importance of the risk component for securities with a V rating. No Specific performance of total return benchmarks are indicated for securities rated V.
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