Entering Inputs into the FTS Analytical Support

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Entering Inputs into the FTS Analytical Support
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First, in the FTS Real Time Trader click on Menu item Parameters,

The values can be entered either manually or as a group from Excel. Once entered they are automatically stored on the FTS Server until you choose to delete or override with different inputs.
Tip: The Parameter menu item lets you store your current working set so that if you have multiple parameter sets you should keep other sets in your personal Excel workbook.
Entering Personal Values to Override FTS Default Values
Step 1: Click on List All above and then select IBM as the security from the dropdown
Step 2: Select the Residual Earnings Model

Step 3: For Parameter Field you can select all inputs depicted above and enter your personal override values. Your screen will appear as follows:

Finally be careful to Check the Checkbox "Use these values in my analytical support"
The main trading screen now appears as follows:

Interestingly our first pass estimate is consistent with the current market. It is actually on the low side but given we are using 2008 10-K a revised valuation would revise this number up because IBM quarterly earnings have been strong to date in 2009.