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Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst

Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst

Hakan Salt, Investment Analyst at New Constructs.

Danger Zone
October 21, 20240Comments

Don’t Overpay for Poor Stock Selection

This mid cap mutual fund invests in companies that are less profitable and whose stocks are more expensive than the benchmark.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Small Cap Value Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Value style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Small Cap Growth Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Growth style ranks twelfth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Small Cap Blend Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Blend style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Mid Cap Value Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Value style ranks tenth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Mid Cap Growth Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Growth style ranks ninth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 18, 20240Comments

Mid Cap Blend Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Blend style ranks seventh out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

Large Cap Value Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Value style ranks third out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. The category receives our Attractive rating.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

Large Cap Growth Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Growth style ranks fifth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

Large Cap Blend Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Blend style ranks second out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

All Cap Value Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The All Cap Value style ranks first out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

All Cap Growth Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The All Cap Growth style ranks sixth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst by Style
October 17, 20240Comments

All Cap Blend Style 4Q24: Best and Worst

The All Cap Blend style ranks fourth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q24 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
October 16, 20240Comments

Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds: 4Q24

Investors looking for style funds that hold quality stocks should focus on the All Cap Value, Large Cap Blend, and Large Cap Value styles.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Featured Stocks in MAMD Portfolios
October 16, 20240Comments

October 2024 Update with Featured Stocks from our Most Attractive/Most Dangerous Model Portfolios

Get details on two of the featured stocks in October 2024's Most Attractive/Most Dangerous Model Portfolios.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Sector Ratings Recap
October 15, 20240Comments

4Q24 ETF & Mutual Fund Sector Ratings Recap

In each quarter, we rank the sectors from best to worst in our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for 4Q24.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Danger Zone
October 14, 20240Comments

Zombie Stock Status Affirmed

We believe that this company cannot meet the future cash flow expectations baked into its stock price.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
October 11, 20240Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 4Q24

At the beginning of 4Q24, the Energy, Consumer Non-cyclicals, and Financials sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
October 10, 20240Comments

September 2024 Update with Featured Stock From our Dividend Growth Model Portfolio

Get details on one of the stocks in September 2024's Dividend Growth Model Portfolio.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
October 8, 20240Comments

Back from the Dead: Updating the Zombie Stock List

In this report, we’re taking six stocks off our Zombie Stocks list and closing one Danger Zone pick.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
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