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October 17, 20180Comments

Buy This Healthcare Giant on an Acquisition Catalyst

This firm has shown an ability to create value through acquisitions in its past, and we expect it to succeed with its upcoming acquisition as well.
by Sam McBride
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
October 17, 20180Comments

Style Ratings For ETFs & Mutual Funds: 4Q18

At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2018, only the Large Cap Value, Large Cap Blend, and All Cap Blend styles earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 17, 20180Comments

Exec Comp Aligned with ROIC Model Portfolio: October 2018

Platinum Members and higher can access October's Executive Compensation Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio as of Wednesday, October 17.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sector Ratings Recap
October 16, 20180Comments

4Q18 Sector Ratings Recap

At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each sector from best to worst with our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for the fourth quarter of 2018.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 16, 20180Comments

Focus List Stocks: Short – Update 10/16/18

We’ve removed the following stock from our Focus List – Short Model Portfolio as of October 16, 2018.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
October 16, 20180Comments

Danger Zone: Most Expensive Mutual Funds

This week, we’re putting five of the most expensive mutual funds under coverage in the Danger Zone.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 15, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: Sears Holdings (SHLD)

Sears officially filed bankruptcy and as a result, we are closing this position since the downside left in SHLD is limited.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 15, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: Cisco Systems (CSCO)

Even though we still like the long-term outlook for CSCO’s business, the stock no longer presents the quality risk/reward it once did.
by Sam McBride
Best & Worst Sector Funds
October 15, 20180Comments

Utilities Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Telecom Services Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Technology Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Real Estate Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks eleventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Industrials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Healthcare Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Financials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Energy Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Basic Materials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 12, 20180Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, IPO Coverage: LTHM, SEC Adds Risk for Small Cap Investors & Featured Stocks in Model Portfolios

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