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Sector Ratings Recap
October 26, 20180Comments

4Q18 Style Ratings Recap

At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each style from best to worst with our Style Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each style for the fourth quarter of 2018.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Small Cap Value Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Value style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Small Cap Growth Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Growth style ranks last out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Small Cap Blend Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Blend style ranks tenth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Mid Cap Value Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Value style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Mid Cap Growth Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Growth style ranks ninth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Mid Cap Blend Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Blend style ranks sixth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Large Cap Value Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Value style ranks first out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Large Cap Growth Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Growth style ranks fifth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 25, 20180Comments

Large Cap Blend Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Blend style ranks second out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 25, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Investors Ignoring this Accounting Change Are in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 24, 20180Comments

It’s Not Too Late to Get This Franchisor at a Discount

Shares have fallen from their mid-September highs, which makes now a great time to buy this high-quality company at a discounted price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 24, 20180Comments

Pre-IPO Coverage: Yeti Holdings (YETI)

This report aims to help investors sort through Yeti’s financial filings to understand the fundamentals and valuation of this IPO.
by Sam McBride
October 24, 20180Comments

Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio: October 2018

Platinum Members and higher can access October's Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio as of Wednesday, October 24.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 23, 20180Comments

All Cap Value Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The All Cap Value style ranks fourth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 23, 20180Comments

All Cap Growth Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The All Cap Growth style ranks seventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst by Style
October 23, 20180Comments

All Cap Blend Style 4Q18: Best and Worst

The All Cap Blend style ranks third out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q18 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
October 22, 20180Comments

Danger Zone: Investors Who Ignore Accounting Rule Changes

Investors that don’t pay attention to this accounting rule change are taking on unnecessary risk by mistaking an upcoming change as a fundamental change in these businesses.
by Sam McBride
October 19, 20180Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Updating Successful Picks, Model Portfolio Updates & 4Q18 Sector and Style Ratings

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 18, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why These Five Mutual Funds Are in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Kyle Guske II sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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