> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fusiondocs.finchai.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Report Types > Overview of available report formats and their use cases # Report Types Finch Fusion offers multiple report types, each designed for specific analysis needs. Choosing the right type ensures your report has the appropriate structure and focus. ## Available Report Types ### Company Analysis A comprehensive review of a single company's business, financials, and market position. **Typical sections:** * Executive Summary * Business Overview * Financial Performance * Competitive Position * Risk Factors * Outlook and Recommendations **Best for:** * Due diligence * Investment research * Competitor analysis * Management presentations **Example prompt:** "Generate a company analysis for Apple Inc. focusing on their services segment growth" *** ### Industry Overview A broad analysis of an industry sector, including market dynamics, key players, and trends. **Typical sections:** * Industry Summary * Market Size and Growth * Key Players * Industry Trends * Regulatory Environment * Future Outlook **Best for:** * Market entry analysis * Sector investment decisions * Strategic planning * Client education **Example prompt:** "Create an industry overview of the electric vehicle market including major manufacturers and growth projections" *** ### Investment Recommendation An analysis focused on providing an investment thesis with supporting evidence. **Typical sections:** * Investment Thesis * Company Overview * Valuation Analysis * Key Investment Factors * Risk Assessment * Recommendation **Best for:** * Investment committees * Portfolio decisions * Client recommendations * Internal investment memos **Example prompt:** "Prepare an investment recommendation for Microsoft considering their AI strategy and cloud growth" *** ### Quarterly Results Analysis of a company's recent quarterly financial performance. **Typical sections:** * Results Summary * Revenue Analysis * Profitability Metrics * Segment Performance * Management Commentary * Guidance and Outlook **Best for:** * Earnings analysis * Performance tracking * Quarterly reviews * Investor updates **Example prompt:** "Analyze Tesla's Q4 2025 quarterly results focusing on delivery numbers and margin trends" *** ### Market Outlook Forward-looking analysis of market conditions and expectations. **Typical sections:** * Current Market Conditions * Economic Indicators * Sector Analysis * Risk Factors * Opportunities * Outlook Summary **Best for:** * Strategic planning * Investment timing * Risk assessment * Economic analysis **Example prompt:** "Create a market outlook for the technology sector in 2026 considering interest rate impacts" *** ### Market Research In-depth research on a specific market, product, or service category. **Typical sections:** * Research Objectives * Market Definition * Market Size and Segmentation * Consumer/Customer Analysis * Competitive Landscape * Key Findings **Best for:** * Product development * Market entry decisions * Customer understanding * Competitive intelligence **Example prompt:** "Conduct market research on the enterprise AI software market including adoption trends and key vendors" *** ### Financial Analysis Detailed analysis of financial statements and metrics. **Typical sections:** * Financial Summary * Income Statement Analysis * Balance Sheet Review * Cash Flow Analysis * Key Ratios * Financial Health Assessment **Best for:** * Credit analysis * Investment due diligence * Financial health checks * Benchmarking **Example prompt:** "Perform a financial analysis of Amazon comparing their profitability across business segments" *** ## Choosing the Right Report Type Use this guide to select the appropriate report type: | Your Goal | Recommended Type | | ----------------------------- | ------------------------- | | Understand a company deeply | Company Analysis | | Evaluate a sector or market | Industry Overview | | Make an investment decision | Investment Recommendation | | Review recent performance | Quarterly Results | | Predict future trends | Market Outlook | | Research a market opportunity | Market Research | | Analyze financial statements | Financial Analysis | ## Report Structure Each report type has a predefined structure, but you can: * **Add sections** - Request additional topics in your prompt * **Remove sections** - Ask to exclude certain areas * **Customize focus** - Emphasize specific aspects Mention specific sections in your generation prompt to customize the output. For example: "Generate a company analysis with extra focus on ESG factors" ## Custom Reports If none of the standard types fit your needs: 1. Choose the closest matching type 2. Specify your requirements in detail in the prompt 3. Use [templates](/templates/creating-templates) for recurring custom formats ## Report Type Comparison | Type | Focus | Depth | Typical Length | | ------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------- | -------------- | | Company Analysis | Single company | Deep | 10-15 pages | | Industry Overview | Entire sector | Broad | 8-12 pages | | Investment Recommendation | Investment decision | Focused | 5-8 pages | | Quarterly Results | Recent quarter | Specific | 4-6 pages | | Market Outlook | Future expectations | Forward-looking | 6-10 pages | | Market Research | Market/product | Comprehensive | 10-15 pages | | Financial Analysis | Numbers and ratios | Technical | 6-10 pages | ## Combining Report Types For comprehensive research, generate multiple reports: 1. Start with an **Industry Overview** to understand the landscape 2. Follow with **Company Analysis** reports for key players 3. Conclude with an **Investment Recommendation** based on your findings All reports in a project share the same document library, ensuring consistency across analyses.