How to measure the value of your investment decisions

By Deputy Editor Tim Bennett Oct 30, 2009

In calculating the 'economic value added' (EVA) of your investment decisions, you can identify those companies which create value from those which destroy it. Tim Bennett reveals what EVA is, how well it works - and where to find the companies that offer the best EVA.

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