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New Constructs
February 2, 20170Comments

1Q17 Style Ratings Recap

1Q17 comprehensive review of equity ETFs and mutual funds by style.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Small Cap Value Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Value style ranks last out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Value style ranked last as well.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
February 2, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Rydex Energy Services Fund Is In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Rydex Energy Services Fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Small Cap Growth Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Growth style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Growth style ranked eleventh.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Small Cap Blend Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Small Cap Blend style ranks ninth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Blend style ranked tenth.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Mid Cap Value Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Value style ranks tenth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Value style ranked ninth.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Mid Cap Growth Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Growth style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Growth style ranked eighth.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Mid Cap Blend Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Mid Cap Blend style ranks sixth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Blend style ranked seventh.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Large Cap Value Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Value style ranks third out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Large Cap Value style ranked third as well.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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February 2, 20170Comments

Large Cap Growth Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Growth style ranks fifth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Large Cap Growth style ranked fourth.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 30, 20170Comments

The $7.0 Trillion+ Opportunity In the Russell 3000

We conducted an analysis, as of November 30, 2016, of companies included in the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000 to reverse engineer the components that make up each company’s total enterprise value.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
January 30, 20170Comments

The $1 Trillion+ Opportunity in Working Capital Optimization in the Russell 3000

Based on our analysis, we estimate that Russell 3000 companies can free up between $600 billion to $1 trillion by focusing on working capital optimization initiatives.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
January 30, 20170Comments

The $700 Billion+ Opportunity In the Technology Sector

We conducted an analysis, as of November 30, 2016, of companies included in the Russell 3000 Information Technology Sector to reverse engineer the market’s expectations for cash flows as reflected in each company’s total enterprise value.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
January 30, 20170Comments

Danger Zone: Rydex Energy Services Fund

Within the Energy sector, Rydex Energy Services Fund stands out as being particularly bad. Despite its own recent run of strong price performance, this fund receives our Very Dangerous rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 30, 20170Comments

Large Cap Blend Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Large Cap Blend style ranks first out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 30, 20170Comments

All Cap Value Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The All Cap Value style ranks fourth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 30, 20170Comments

All Cap Growth Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The All Cap Growth style ranks seventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 30, 20170Comments

All Cap Blend Style 1Q17: Best and Worst

The All Cap Blend style ranks second out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 1Q17 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 27, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Model Portfolios Outperform In 2016 & DOL Fiduciary Rule Webinar on 2/2

In case you missed it, here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 27, 20170Comments

This Industrials Mutual Fund Earns Its Fees

In eight of past nine quarters, the Industrials sector has ranked within the top three in our Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds. Within the sector, we have identified a particularly attractive fund that traditional fund research overlooks.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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