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Alex Sword

Alex Sword

Alex Sword, Investment Analyst at New Constructs.

Danger Zone
May 3, 20210Comments

Don’t Listen to the Meme-Stock Hype: Koss Corp (KOSS)

As more investors willfully admit they are gambling on stocks, we feel compelled to offer an easy way to make more informed decisions.
by Alex Sword
Avoid Worst Funds
April 30, 20210Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 2Q21

The large number of mutual funds has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst mutual funds.
by Alex Sword
Avoid Worst Funds
April 30, 20210Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 2Q21

The large number of ETFs has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst ETFs.
by Alex Sword
April 30, 20210Comments

Featured Stock in April’s Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio

Five new stocks make our Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio this month. Get a free look at one of the stocks in this month's portfolio.
by Alex Sword
April 23, 20210Comments

Recapping Netflix’s Earnings & Other Market Insights: Yahoo Finance

We joined Yahoo Finance to provide unique fundamental perspectives on the economic recovery, JPMorgan Chase, and Netflix.
by Alex Sword
Incremental Return on Invested Capital
April 23, 20210Comments

Featured Stock in April’s Exec Comp & ROIC Model Portfolio

Get a free look at one of the stocks in this month's Model Portfolio.
by Alex Sword
Best & Worst by Style
April 21, 20210Comments

Large Cap Value Style 2Q21: Best & Worst

The Large Cap Value style ranks first out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 2Q21 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Alex Sword
Best & Worst by Style
April 21, 20210Comments

Large Cap Growth Style 2Q21: Best & Worst

The Large Cap Growth style ranks fifth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 2Q21 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Alex Sword
Best & Worst by Style
April 21, 20210Comments

Large Cap Blend Style 2Q21: Best & Worst

The Large Cap Blend style ranks second out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 2Q21 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Alex Sword
April 19, 20210Comments

All Cap Index & Sectors: Free Cash Flow Yield Through 4Q20

This report analyzes free cash flow (FCF), enterprise value, and the trailing FCF yield for the NC 2000 and each of its sectors.
by Alex Sword
Danger Zone
April 19, 20210Comments

New Perspective On Meme Stocks: Express Inc. (EXPR)

The meme stock frenzy highlights the lack of reliable fundamental research. EXPR is not worth owning at any price.
by Alex Sword
S&P 500 PEBV Ratio Analysis
April 15, 20210Comments

S&P 500 & Sectors: Price-to-Economic Book Value Through 4Q20

This report analyzes market cap, economic book value, and the price-to-economic book value (PEBV) ratio for the S&P 500 and each of its sectors.
by Alex Sword
April 15, 20210Comments

S&P 500 & Sectors: Free Cash Flow Yield Through 4Q20

This report analyzes free cash flow, enterprise value, and the FCF yield for the S&P 500 and each of its sectors.
by Alex Sword
April 15, 20210Comments

Featured Stocks in April’s Most Attractive/Most Dangerous Model Portfolios

See two of the featured stocks from this month’s model portfolios.
by Alex Sword
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
April 14, 20210Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 2Q21

At the beginning of the second quarter of 2021, only the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Healthcare, and Financials sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Alex Sword
Core vs. GAAP Earnings
April 14, 20210Comments

S&P 500 & Sectors: Core Earnings Vs. GAAP Net Income Through 4Q20

Within the S&P 500, only the Technology, Consumer Non-cyclicals, Telecom Services, and Healthcare sectors saw a year-over-year (YoY) rise in Core Earnings in 2020.
by Alex Sword
ICYMI
April 9, 20210Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Decoding The Risks in Meme Stocks, COIN Remains Ridiculous & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Alex Sword
March 31, 20210Comments

The Importance of Reading Footnotes – Filing Season 2021 Recap

During the Real Earnings Season our analyst team made 35,498 forensic accounting adjustments with a dollar value of $18 trillion.
by Alex Sword
March 31, 20210Comments

Featured Stock in March’s Dividend Growth Model Portfolio

Seven new stocks made our Dividend Growth Model Portfolio this month. Get a free look at one of the stocks in this month’s portfolio.
by Alex Sword
PEBV Ratio Analysis
March 26, 20210Comments

Bitcoin – The Latest Tool to Manage Earnings

This report highlights the latest loophole, Bitcoin, how its recorded in company’s financial statements, and how we treat Bitcoin.
by Alex Sword
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