Version 0.99C Released April 15th ...Updated with the data the S&P releases early every week. Last updated June 8th (Sorry, I was late this week) with June 2nd 2009 data.

You can plot the earnings from any sector, from any index. If you choose a second index, the chart becomes a comparison. So, if you want to make a comparison, you must fill out all of the *'d fields, however as a set they are optional.

1. Choose an Index

...you wish to plot.

*1b. Choose a second Index

...you wish to plot, optional.

2. Select a Sector

...you wish to plot.

*2b. Select the Sector from the second index

...if you didn't select a 2nd index, don't worry about this step.

3. Choose the Width & Height

...of the plot, in pixels.

4. Select the Date of the analysis

...to plot data from

*4b. Select the Date for the 2nd index

...to plot data from, again, if you didn't choose a 2nd index don't bother

5. Select the Year to Start at

...for the first data set

*5b. Select the year for the 2nd index

...to plot data from, again, if you didn't choose a 2nd index don't bother

6. Select the number of quarters to analyze

...they come in multiples of 4, you know, 4 per year :) But analysis can't go past 2010. So, you can't pick 2009 above, and choose 12 quarters. You'll get an error. Try 2008 above and choose 8 below. Then try again with 12. You'll get the idea.