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David Trainer, Founder & CEO

David Trainer, Founder & CEO

David Trainer, Found & CEO of New Constructs

October 7, 20140Comments

How to Get the Best Investment Advice

Somewhere on Wall Street Yoda is wearing a suit and tie. “Cash flow good, invest you should…” Trustworthy wisdom. Mentor to apprentice. Dad to son. Wall Street to Main Street? Which of
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

7 Little Mistakes that Cost Investors Big Money

Imagine going back in time and giving yourself advice. How many small decisions would you change? How different would your health, wealth and relationships be? What small decisions have transformed into
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

Stock Picking Grades for Consumer Discretionary Sector Fund Managers

This report shows how well Consumer Discretionary ETFs and mutual fund managers pick stocks.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

True Fund Costs: Consumer Discretionary Sector

This report focuses on providing investors the true costs incurred when investing in Consumer Discretionary ETFs and mutual funds
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

ETF & Mutual Fund Rankings: Consumer Discretionary Sector

The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks third out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

Sector Rankings For ETFs & Mutual Funds

At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2014, only the Industrials and Consumer Staples sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 7, 20140Comments

Danger Zone: Bob Evans Farms (BOBE)

A lesson in a company ready to implode, Bob Evans’ profits and revenue have been in decline since 2010, and the company is running out of cash.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 6, 20140Comments

Danger Zone: 10/6/14

This stock, which makes our Most Dangerous list for October, is down 25% so far in 2014 and has more room to fall.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 6, 20140Comments

Strike While the Iron is Hot: Stryker (SYK)

Stryker (SYK) is a rarity in the current market: a strong business with a stock that is still attractively valued.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 29, 20140Comments

Danger Zone: 9/29/14

This week's Danger Zone company — a trade school — is already down 30% in 2014, and is likely to drop another 50%.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 25, 20140Comments

3Q Best & Worst ETFs and Mutual Funds — By Style — Recap

Each quarter, we provide the most comprehensive review of equity ETFs and mutual funds available.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 24, 20140Comments

Small Cap Value Style

The Small Cap Value style ranks twelfth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 23, 20140Comments

Small Cap Growth Style

The Small Cap Growth style ranks tenth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 22, 20140Comments

Danger Zone: 9/22/14

This company's costly acquisitions have boosted revenues and income, but are causing a cash flow black hole.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 22, 20140Comments

Small Cap Blend Style

The Small Cap Blend style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 19, 20140Comments

Has the Morningstar Rating System Become a Costly Prophecy for Mutual Fund Investors?

The market not only needs multiple voices analyzing mutual funds, but also holdings-based research that offers an alternative to Morningstar’s backward-looking ratings. The more voices we have in the market, the healthier it will be.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 19, 20140Comments

Mid Cap Value Style

The Mid Cap Value style ranks ninth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 19, 20142Comments

3 Reasons Why Amazon’s “Cash Flow” Is A Trap

In truth, neither AMZN’s $5.5 billion of operating cash flow nor the $1 billion in free cash flow that bulls claim reflect the actual economics of the business.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 18, 20140Comments

This Week’s Danger Zone: This Company Can’t Acquire Profit Growth

Every week, check back to find out our current pick for one of the riskiest stocks in the market.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
September 18, 20140Comments

Mid Cap Growth Style

The Mid Cap Growth style ranks seventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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