CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors on Monday not to solely rely on analysts' top-down, broad market assessments.
According to Cramer, it's imperative to also pay attention to micro-analysis of a company's performance when buying individual stocks.
"After all these years, I've come to know one immutable truth: There's no monopoly on stock market knowledge," Cramer said.
Top-down analysts, Cramer said, might fixate on how the Federal Reserve's rate hikes might affect the company.
Cramer stressed that he is not just "cherry-picking" names and instead said there are many companies that often defy macro expectations.
Persons:
CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, I've, G, Procter, DR, Lennar
Organizations:
Procter & Gamble, homebuilders, Boeing