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Investment Disclaimer

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Not Financial Advice

PE Scanner is NOT a registered financial adviser. Nothing on this website constitutes financial advice, investment recommendations, or an endorsement to buy, sell, or hold any security.

What PE Scanner Does

PE Scanner is an educational and informational tool that:

  • Analyzes publicly available stock data using mathematical formulas
  • Provides P/E compression analysis and valuation metrics
  • Generates shareable headlines and analysis summaries
  • Helps investors screen stocks for further research

PE Scanner is NOT a substitute for:

  • Professional financial advice from a qualified adviser
  • Comprehensive fundamental analysis
  • Due diligence and independent research
  • Understanding your personal financial situation and risk tolerance

Investment Risks

All investments carry risk. You should be aware that:

  • Capital loss: The value of investments can go down as well as up. You may lose some or all of your invested capital.
  • Past performance: Historical returns do not guarantee future results. Previous analysis accuracy does not predict future accuracy.
  • Market volatility: Stock prices can fluctuate significantly due to market conditions, economic factors, and company-specific events.
  • Currency risk: For international investments, currency fluctuations may affect returns.
  • Liquidity risk: Some stocks may be difficult to sell quickly at desired prices.

Data Limitations

PE Scanner relies on data from third-party sources, primarily Yahoo Finance. Important limitations include:

  • Data accuracy: Third-party data may contain errors, omissions, or delays. We cannot guarantee accuracy.
  • Analyst estimates: Forward P/E ratios are based on analyst estimates, which may be incorrect or outdated.
  • Corporate actions: Stock splits, dividends, and other events may not be immediately reflected in our data.
  • UK stocks: UK stock data may have specific quirks (pence vs. pounds) that our automatic corrections attempt to address but may miss.
  • Real-time data: Data may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or more.

Always verify important data with official company filings and regulatory sources before making investment decisions.

Methodology Limitations

P/E compression analysis is one of many valuation methodologies. It has limitations:

  • Not comprehensive: P/E analysis does not account for debt, cash flow, assets, competitive position, or many other factors.
  • Analyst bias: Forward P/E is based on analyst estimates, which may be overly optimistic or pessimistic.
  • Industry variation: Different industries have different normal P/E ranges, which our analysis attempts to account for but may not perfectly capture.
  • Market efficiency: Markets may remain irrational longer than expected. A "overvalued" stock may continue rising.
  • Special situations: Mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other events may make P/E analysis less relevant.

No Performance Guarantees

While we may showcase example analyses that predicted market movements (such as HOOD's decline), these are historical examples for illustration purposes only. PE Scanner:

  • Does NOT guarantee any investment returns
  • Does NOT promise that signals will be accurate
  • Does NOT claim to predict future stock prices
  • Does NOT track or verify long-term signal accuracy systematically

Historical success does not imply future success. Every investment carries unique risks.

Your Responsibility

By using PE Scanner, you acknowledge that:

  • You are solely responsible for your investment decisions
  • You should conduct independent research and due diligence
  • You should consult with a qualified financial adviser before investing
  • You understand the risks involved in stock market investing
  • You accept full responsibility for any losses incurred

Jurisdiction-Specific Warnings

United Kingdom:

  • PE Scanner is not authorized or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
  • We do not provide regulated investment advice as defined by UK law
  • For regulated advice, consult an FCA-authorized financial adviser

United States:

  • PE Scanner is not a registered investment adviser with the SEC
  • We do not provide investment advice as defined by US securities laws
  • For regulated advice, consult an SEC-registered investment adviser

How to Use PE Scanner Responsibly

PE Scanner is best used as a starting point for further research:

  1. Use PE Scanner to screen stocks and identify potential opportunities or risks
  2. Verify all data with official company filings (10-K, annual reports, etc.)
  3. Conduct comprehensive fundamental analysis
  4. Consider your personal financial situation and risk tolerance
  5. Diversify your portfolio to manage risk
  6. Consult with a qualified financial adviser before making significant decisions
  7. Never invest more than you can afford to lose

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this disclaimer or how to use PE Scanner responsibly, contact us:

PE Scanner

Email: legal@pe-scanner.com

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