Investors often obtain much of their information directly from the companies, but they also supplement it with various sources. These can include:
- Government websites and databases
- Regulators
- Rating agencies
- Commercial databases and alternative data sources
- News sources
- Social media and social media analysis
However, this variety of information sources can be more confusing than enlightening. For example, analysis by rating agencies and other analysts can differ widely in methodology, and it can be difficult to verify the claims made by individual companies.