Book excerpt: Top Stocks 2011, now in its 17th year of publication, is the most trusted and objective sharemarket reference of its kind. With the market showing signs of volatility there has never been a more important time to ensure investors are choosing the right stocks for long-term growth. The companies listed in Top Stocks represent the best low-risk, long-term value and will help investors build a winning portfolio. In one compact, easy-to-use volume, respected journalist Martin Roth uses his tried-and-tested selection criteria to determine the best public companies, presenting straightforward information accessibly and giving anyone, no matter their level of experience, the chance to have a successful portfolio!