Summary of Using Morningstar's Rating for Stocks

Above all, keep in mind that true investing means buying a stake in a superior business at a discounted price and allowing that business to compound in value over a long period of time. It isn't hopping on the latest hot concept hoping for a quick profit. That's why the Morningstar Rating for stocks does not attempt to prognosticate short-term price movements or momentum. Morningstar believes that the long-term value of a stock is tied to how much value the company generates for its shareholders.