2009-11-11 18:57:08 - SADIF-Investment Analytics has applied its StockMarks™ stock-rating system to Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. and produced a report, rating the company's attractiveness to long-term investors.

Ilhavo, Portugal – 11/11/2009 – SADIF Investment Analytics, announces a new summary due diligence report covering Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (WDR). The report uses SADIF's powerful StockMarks™ stock rating system and contains important analysis for any current or potential Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. investor.

Report Summary: Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. is an above average quality company with a neutral outlook. Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. has medium business growth and is run by mediocre management. When compared to its closest peer, Knight Capital Group Inc., Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. shows greater undervaluation and is equally likely to outperform the market.

The 8-page report breaks down the Total StockMark into its three components – business, management and price, performing

an in-depth analysis of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. for long-term investors.

The report has been distributed to Reuters, and forwarded to Yahoo Finance and FT.com. It is available under 'Analyst Reports' from these websites, from multiple professional platforms including Reuters Knowledge, TheMarkets.com, Thomson Research and Capital IQ or directly from SADIF-Investment Analytics at:
www.sadifanalytics.com/stockmarks/company.php?tickerr=WDR&cod_co ..

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