In the following video, Motley Fool analysts James Early and Joe Magyer field a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "What is the average amount of time doing research Uncle Joe Magyer and James Early spend on a stock? I would like to know how long a professional spends before making a decision."
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Ask a Fool: James and Joe Talk Research
By James Early and Joe Magyer
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Feb 6, 2013 at 6:42PM
Just how much time do these guys spend researching a stock anyway?
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