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New Constructs
July 18, 20171Comments

3Q17 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 third quarter of 2017.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 17, 20170Comments

A Misunderstood and Overvalued Growth Stock

This firm’s questionable acquisition strategy has resulted in a ballooning balance sheet that diminishes the capacity to create shareholder value by improving return on invested capital (ROIC). Further, the profit growth expectations embedded in the stock price have moved beyond what the company can reasonably be expected to achieve.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 17, 20170Comments

Why Robo-Analysts, Not Robo-Advisors, Will Transform Investing

Robo-advisors and Robo-Analysts are both important to enabling wealth management firms to cut costs without sacrificing quality of advice, but the importance of a Robo-Analyst to enhance the quality of investment advice shouldn’t be underestimated.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
July 17, 20170Comments

“Overvalued Tech: Verint” – Barron’s

On Saturday, Barron's featured our research on Verint (VRNT) and the company's misleading use of non-GAAP metrics.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 14, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Hidden Trigger for a Flash Crash, Updated Model Portfolios, CNBC Interview & 3Q17 Sector Funds Research

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 13, 20170Comments

Hidden Trigger For Another (Flash) Crash: Passive Investing

When the investment process makes no effort to differentiate winners from losers, there is no diligence, no intelligent capital allocation, and, eventually, no efficient market.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20171Comments

Podcast: Why Investors Ignoring This Auto Parts Stock Are In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about a Long Idea that investors should not overlook.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 13, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund 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: Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Exec Comp Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio: July 2017

Platinum Members and higher can access July’s Executive Compensation Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio as of Thursday, July 13.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Utilities Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks fifth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Telecom Services Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks ninth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Dangerous rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Materials Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Materials sector ranks seventh out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Information Technology Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Information Technology sector ranks second out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Industrials Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks fourth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Health Care Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Health Care sector ranks eighth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Dangerous rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Financials Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks third out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Energy Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks last out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Dangerous rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Consumer Staples Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 13, 20170Comments

Consumer Discretionary Sector 3Q17: Best and Worst

The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks sixth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 3Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 12, 20172Comments

New Stocks on Most Attractive/Most Dangerous: July 2017

Our Most Attractive Stocks (+0.2%) outperformed the S&P 500 (0.0%) last month and our Most Dangerous Stocks (+2.4%) underperformed the S&P 500 (0.0%) as a short portfolio last month. See two of the additions to this month’s model portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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