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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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January 26, 20170Comments

DOL Fiduciary Rule Webinar: The Biggest Solution as Featured by Michael Kitces

Join us for a live webinar with CEO David Trainer to learn more about our unique solution and our Open Letter to the DOL.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
January 26, 20170Comments

Style Ratings For ETFs & Mutual Funds: 1Q17

At the beginning of the first quarter of 2017, only the Large Cap Blend and All Cap Blend styles earn an Attractive-or-better rating. Our style ratings are based on the aggregation of our fund ratings for every ETF and mutual fund in each style.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 26, 20172Comments

New Stocks on Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio: January 2017

10 new stocks make our Safest Dividend Yield Model Portfolio this month. January's Safest Dividend Yield Model Portfolio was made available to members on 1/20/17.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 24, 20170Comments

Our Model Portfolios Outperform & Protect Investors In 2016

Through 2016, we delivered stock picks that, by and large, outperformed their benchmarks and major indexes and helped protect from blowups.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 23, 20170Comments

Michael Kitces Features Our “Guidelines for Due Diligence”

Michael Kitces (@MichaelKitces), leading voice in the financial advisory industry, recently featured our MarketWatch op/ed in his recommended weekend reading and in a tweet.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

1Q17 Sector Ratings Recap

At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each sector from best to worst with our Sector Ratings Report. These rankings are forward looking and are indicative of how each sector should perform going forward.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Utilities Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks seventh out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Telecom Services Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Telecom sector ranks ninth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Materials Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Materials sector ranks eighth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Information Technology Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Information Technology sector ranks third out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Industrials Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks second out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 23, 20170Comments

Health Care Sector 1Q17: Best and Worst

The Health Care sector ranks sixth out of the ten sectors as detailed in our 1Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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January 20, 20172Comments

ICYMI: 2 Updated Model Portfolios & Kitces Features Our Guide On How Fiduciaries Show Due Diligence

ICYMI: 2 Updated Model Portfolios & Kitces Features Our Guide On How Fiduciaries Show Due Diligence
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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