Its definitely not insider trading. It's a reasonable expectation of research conducted in the public scope. It's also good investment work. You can get by wit

Its definitely not insider trading. It's a reasonable expectation of research conducted in the public scope. It's also good investment work. You can get by with a prospectus and a Morningstar rating and call it a day, but if you're going to invest in anything in the immediate term you damn well better be ready to do your homework. One day its a blue chip. The next, its on 60 Minutes and your future is in jeopardy.