August 11, 20110Comments

Research In Motion, Ltd. (RIMM) – Very Attractive Risk/Reward Rating For Ask Matt Readers

Here is a free copy of our report on RIMM for readers of Ask Matt. The valuation of RIMM's stock implies the company's after-tax cash flow (NOPAT) will permanently decline by nearly 75%.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

August 10, 20110Comments

The Fed Statement = Economy Is Still Flatlining

The paramount innovation in the Federal Reserve’s statement yesterday was that it will keep interest rates low until at least the middle of 2013. Did anyone really expect the Fed to announce it would raise rates anytime in the near future?

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

August 9, 20110Comments

Don’t Fall For the Market Head-fake Today

The market decline experienced thus far is closer to its beginning rather then its end. Today’s refreshing market rise is likely just a flash in the pan. The market needs to go down again before it can sustain any future rise.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

August 2, 20111Comments

Energy Sector ETFs Could Incinerate Your Savings

I recommend investors avoid all energy sector ETFs. There are no ETFs in the energy sector with an attractive-or-better rating from my methodology at New Constructs. None of the ETFs rank better than the S&P500. Investors should sell all dangerous-rated energy sector ETFs. The five ETFs below are the worst-rated of all energy sector ETFs:

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

August 1, 20110Comments

“Most Attractive Stocks” Earn Top-Ranking Again

In Barron's 1st Half of 2011 Survey: “Stumbling To the Halfway Mark”, performance of our Most Attractive stocks won the #2 ranking over the prior 3 years.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 27, 20110Comments

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) — Very Attractive Rating for Ask Matt Readers

The valuation of MCD'’s stock implies the company will grow its after-tax cash flow (NOPAT) by less than 10% over its remaining life. I think market expectations are too low, especially when the company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) is so high at 14.5%.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 26, 20111Comments

Five Utility Sector ETFs To Sell

We recommend investors avoid all utility sector ETFs. There are no ETFs in the utility sector with an attractive-or-better rating. None of the ETFs rank better than the S&P500. Investors should sell the following dangerous-rated utility sector ETFs:

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 19, 20110Comments

Tech Sector ETF Rankings for 3Q11

ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (USD) is our top pick among the 25 ETFs we analyzed for our 3Q11 update on the “Best & Worst Tech Sector ETFs”.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 15, 20110Comments

3Q11 Sector ETF Rankings: Chips and Dips Rise To The Top

The consumer staples and information technology sectors are tops among the ten major sectors. Both get our “attractive” rating. Our Sector Roadmap report ranks and rates all of the 10 sectors. It also benchmarks all sectors against the S&P 500, which gets our “neutral” rating and the Russell 2000, which gets our “dangerous” rating.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 12, 201117Comments

Sell Starwood Before FASB Closes Loophole That Boosts EPS

Accounting rules provide the biggest loopholes to asset intensive businesses. And the off-balance sheet operating lease loophole is one of the biggest. By exploiting this loophole, Starwood is able to omit nearly $1 billion in debt from its balance sheet in 2010, $200 million (20% of the total) was added in 2010.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 7, 20110Comments

Nucor Corporation (NUE) — Dangerous Risk/Reward Rating for Ask Matt Readers

The valuation of NUE's stock implies the company will grow its after-tax cash flow (NOPAT) by nearly 20% compounded annually for 20 years.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 28, 20111Comments

Blue-Light Special: Wal-Mart Stock

If you are looking for a good, safe stock in this volatile market, Wal-Mart is one of the best.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 27, 20110Comments

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (BRK.A) – Neutral Risk/Reward Rating for Ask Matt Readers

Here is a free copy of our report on Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (BRK.A) for Ask Matt readers. This report provides details behind Matt’s analysis of BRK.A in his recent article in USA Today.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 22, 20111Comments

PowerShares Leads The “Most Attractive” ETFs

PowerShares Buyback Achievers (PKW) is the #1 “most attractive” ETF out of the 375+ ETFs we ranked according to our predictive rating system.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 14, 20113Comments

RIMM’s Stock Offers A Free Option On a Comeback

Yes, RIMM is losing market share and fast. Yes, RIMM’s Blackberry Playbook tablet is a dud. Yes, the stock has been a stinker recently. And yes, none of what I wrote at the beginning of this article would matter if the stock were not super cheap.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 9, 20110Comments

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Neutral Risk/Reward Rating for Ask Matt Readers

Here is a free copy of our report on KRO for Ask Matt readers. This report provides details behind Matt’s analysis of KRO in his recent article in USA Today. Click

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

June 7, 20113Comments

More Downside Than Meets The Eye for Finisar

The worst is not over for Finisar Corporation (FNSR)’s stock. Despite dropping over 50% since March, the stock remains on our most dangerous stocks list, where it has been since October 2010.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

May 24, 20112Comments

Lorillard’s Profits Require No Smoke and Mirrors

I am not a smoker or tobacco user, and I do not like to be around smokers. However, that prejudice does not blind me from the fact that Lorillard, Inc. (LO) is a “very attractive” stock. I recommend investors buy it as well as the following ETFs because of their large allocations to LO and their attractive-or-better investment ratings...

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

May 17, 20112Comments

Sell Citigroup Before The Earnings Bubble Pops

Citigroup is running out of accounting tricks and the stock will continue its slide as investors recognize the company is not as profitable as it wants investors to believe. Our analysis of the financial footnotes of more than 50,000 annual reports means we know more about which companies have the naughtiest and the nicest accounting. And Citigroup is definitely on the naughty list.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

May 10, 20110Comments

Show Discretion When Choosing Consumer Discretionary Sector ETFs

Retail HOLDRS (RTH) is our top pick for consumer discretionary sector ETFs. RTH is one of 51 ETFs that gets an attractive-or-better rating. We rate the investment merit of the

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

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