Book excerpt: The smart investor's definitive guide to the Australia sharemarket Top Stocks 2018 is the stock-picking guide every Australian needs. Whether you're a professional trader or an individual investing for the very first time, this book provides clear, accessible information to help you make the best stock decisions. Trusted market expert Martin Roth has guided people toward their most profitable portfolios for over 24 years. In this year's edition, he once again provides the most up-to-date data on public Australian companies to help you determine where to put your money. Just looking for quick data? Over 100 tables provide guidance at a glance, and logical organisation makes it easy to locate what you need quickly. Looking for a little more analysis? Roth has you covered with company information, latest business results and future outlook. From the All Ordinaries index and beyond, this book cuts through the hype and filters out the noise to show you the very best in Australian investing for 2018. Get expert assessment of Australia's top public companies Compare sales and profits side-by-side, with in-depth analysis Examine company rankings based on the latest financial data Assess overall outlook, debt levels, dividends, and so much more Martin Roth does not give flash-in-the-pan investing advice. He won't tell you to throw money after fads, and he doesn't fall for the word on the street. This book represents a rigorous, systematic analysis that only the very best companies survive, giving you a wealth of options for low-risk, long-term value — regardless of the size of your portfolio. When you're ready to get smart about investing, Top Stocks 2018 is the definitive guide for putting your money to work.