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October 6, 20170Comments

Financials Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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October 6, 20170Comments

Energy Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks last out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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October 6, 20170Comments

Consumer Staples Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst

The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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October 6, 20170Comments

Consumer Discretionary Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst

The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks fifth out of the eleven sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 5, 20170Comments

Netflix’s Price Increase Signals Original Content Isn’t Enough

We believe the price increase signifies that Netflix’s competitive advantage has been wiped away. In order to justify its massive original content budget, it must raise prices if it is to ever meet the expectations implied by its stock price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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October 5, 20170Comments

Featured Stocks in September’s Dividend Growth Model Portfolio

The portfolio’s best-performing stocks last month were Lear Corp (LEA) and W.W. Grainger (GWW), which were up 17% and 13%, respectively. Get a look at a featured stock from September's Model Portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 5, 20170Comments

See Us on CNBC Discussing Netflix

On Thursday October 5, New Constructs CEO, David Trainer, joined CNBC’s Closing Bell to discuss Netflix’s business, the competitive landscape, and its current valuation.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 5, 20171Comments

Big Banks Will Win the Fintech Revolution

Large incumbent financial firms will continue to control the bulk of the value in the industry, but the structure of the value chain and the way these firms compete will change drastically.
by Sam McBride
New Constructs
October 5, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Dentsply Sirona is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Dentsply Sirona (XRAY).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 4, 20170Comments

A Standout ETF in the Recently Upgraded Financials Sector

This focused sub-sector ETF stands out as a potential alpha-generating opportunity within Financials sector funds. It ranks fifth among 59 Financials sector ETFs and mutual funds, which include 31 Attractive-or-better rated funds.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 4, 20170Comments

Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio: October 2017

Gold Members and higher can access October's 40 Most Attractive Stocks as of Wednesday, October 4.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 4, 20170Comments

Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio: October 2017

Gold Members and higher can access October's 40 Most Dangerous Stocks as of Wednesday, October 4.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
October 3, 20172Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 4Q17

At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2017, only the Consumer Staples and Financials sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 2, 20170Comments

An Example of Misaligned Incentives Leading to a Bad Outcome

This firm's move to bolster growth via a large acquisition recently resulted in the ouster of top executives. Despite pending new leadership, investors remain at risk given the firm's falling profits, lagging margins and overvalued stock price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
September 29, 20170Comments

ICYMI: New White Paper on the rigor behind our ROIC, New Long Idea, Barron’s Feature, Model Portfolio Updates & a New Danger Zone Warning

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 28, 20170Comments

Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio: September 2017

Platinum Members and higher can access September’s Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio as of Thursday, September 28.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 28, 20170Comments

New Stocks in September’s Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio

Six new stocks make our Safest Dividend Yield Model Portfolio this month, which was made available to members on September 22, 2017. Recap from August’s Picks Our Safest Dividend Yield Model Portfolio
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 28, 20170Comments

“Clean Up With 40 Years of Dividend Boosts” – Barron’s

On Thursday, Barron’s featured our research on a recent long idea.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 28, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why CommVault Systems is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: CommVault Systems (CVLT).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 27, 20171Comments

Dividend Growth Stock with Strong Corporate Governance Trading at a Discount

Not often do investors get an opportunity to invest in a global leader at an attractive valuation, yet the expectations baked into this firm’s stock price seem overly pessimistic and create significant upside potential.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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