how to analyze

technical analysis is definitely for trading and I would use it for an entry point (or exit point if a stock ran up an unbelievable amount and I was trading)

fundamental analysis is the first step I would use to even determine whether or not to get into a stock in the first place. if the profit to earnings ratio is too high I would be hesitant to start a position in the first place as the price per share may fall

both methods have their place and time. however I would never put more than 1% of my account in a company that is not fundamentally sound