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ICYMI
January 17, 20250Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea Update, New Danger Zone Update, Best and Worst Sector ETFs & Mutual Funds in 1Q25, & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs during the week of January 13, 2025.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Sector Ratings Recap
January 17, 20250Comments

1Q25 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 1Q25.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Long Idea
January 16, 20250Comments

Backbone Of Our Future

The market has failed to recognize the strong cash flow generation of the business.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Utilities Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks last out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Telecom Services Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Technology Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Real Estate Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Industrials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Healthcare Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Financials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Energy Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
January 16, 20250Comments

Basic Materials Sector 1Q25: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q25 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Model Portfolio
January 16, 20250Comments

Exec Comp Aligned with ROIC Model Portfolio: January 2025

Professional and higher members and higher can access January's Executive Compensation Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio as of Thursday, January 16.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
January 15, 20250Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 1Q25

At the beginning of 1Q25, the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Energy, and Financials sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
January 13, 20250Comments

This Salad Is Not Good For Your Portfolio

The disconnect between true fundamentals and a rising stock price means the stock’s valuation was driven by speculation more so than a profitable business.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone Podcast
January 13, 20250Comments

Podcast: Why This Food Provider Is Squarely in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: This Salad Is Not Good For Your Portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
ICYMI
January 10, 20250Comments

ICYMI: Live Podcast Next Friday, New E-Letters from David Trainer, #1-Ranked Stock Picker on SumZero, Focus List Stocks Performance in 2024, & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs during the week of January 6, 2025.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 10, 20250Comments

Live Podcast Soon: Prepare For a Market Crash or Bull Run

All are welcome to join us for our next live podcast on Friday January 17 at 12pm EST. Ask us anything. We will take all questions.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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