October 30, 20150Comments

How to Find the Best Style ETFs 4Q15

Finding the best style ETFs is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many to choose from. How can you pick with so many choices available?

by Blaine Skaggs

October 30, 20150Comments

How to Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 4Q15

Finding the best sector mutual funds is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many to choose from. How can you pick with so many choices available?

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 30, 20150Comments

How to Find the Best Sector ETFs 4Q15

Finding the best sector ETFs is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many to choose from. How can you pick with so many choices available?

by Blaine Skaggs

October 29, 20151Comments

Long Idea: Eaton Corporation (ETN)

With a long history of profit growth, overly pessimistic expectations baked into the stock, and a 6% (dividend plus share buybacks) yield, this week’s Long Idea is Eaton Corporation (ETN).

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 29, 20150Comments

Non-GAAP Earnings Boost Executive Pay At The Expense Of Shareholders

Unadjusted GAAP earnings already obfuscate true profits enough, and non-GAAP earnings lead investors even farther astray. In turn, non-GAAP earnings are often used to line the pockets of insiders at the expense of shareholders.

by Sam McBride

October 29, 20150Comments

David Trainer Explains Why Jarden Corporation Belongs 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: Jarden Corporation (JAH).

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 28, 20150Comments

David Trainer On How To Avoid Dividend Traps

In this extended podcast, CEO David Trainer, will go over how dividends are not always correlated to cash flows, how unprofitable companies can continue paying dividends, and discuss some of the findings in our recent special report “4 Dividend Traps to Avoid.”

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 28, 20150Comments

How To Avoid Dividend Traps

Don’t get burned buying a stock without business operations that cannot support the dividend. Chasing yield could leave you holding the bag once dividends get cut and share prices fall. Find out how to avoid these traps in this week’s webinar “ How To Avoid Dividend Traps.”

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 27, 20150Comments

Cheap Funds Dupe Investors – 4Q15

Fund holdings affect fund performance more than fees or past performance. A cheap fund is not necessarily a good fund. A fund that has done well in the past is not likely to do well in the future. 4Q15

by Blaine Skaggs

October 27, 20150Comments

4Q15 Style Ratings Recap

4Q15 comprehensive review of equity ETFs and mutual funds by style.

by Blaine Skaggs

October 26, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Small Cap Value Style 4Q15

The Small Cap Value style ranks tenth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Value style ranked tenth as well. It gets our Dangerous rating

by Thaxston McKee

October 26, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Small Cap Growth Style 4Q15

The Small Cap Growth style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Growth style ranked eleventh as well. It gets our Dangerous rating.

by Thaxston McKee

October 26, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Small Cap Blend Style 4Q15

The Small Cap Blend style ranks twelfth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Blend style ranked last as well. It gets our Dangerous rating.

by Thaxston McKee

October 26, 20150Comments

Danger Zone: Jarden Corporation (JAH)

What happens when executives are compensated based on “adjusted EPS?” They will run the business for the sole purpose of increasing EPS regardless of the effect on shareholders. This week’s Danger Zone stock, Jarden Corporation (JAH) is executing a roll-up scheme that lines the pockets of insiders and Wall Street banks while destroying shareholder value.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 25, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Mid Cap Value Style 4Q15

The Mid Cap Value style ranks seventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Value style ranked fifth. It gets our Dangerous rating.

by Blaine Skaggs

October 23, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Mid Cap Growth Style 4Q15

The Mid Cap Growth style ranks ninth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Growth style ranked eighth. It gets our Dangerous rating.

by Blaine Skaggs

October 22, 20150Comments

Long Idea: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)

In the search for safe investments in today’s volatile markets, investors should focus on companies that have a history of creating shareholder value, the ability to earn quality returns on capital, and an undervalued stock. This week’s Long Idea, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) not only fits the description of a safe investment, but its shares are also greatly undervalued.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 22, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Mid Cap Blend Style 4Q15

The Mid Cap Blend style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Mid Cap Blend style ranked ninth. It gets our Dangerous rating

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

October 22, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Large Cap Value Style 4Q15

The Large Cap Value style ranks first out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Large Cap Value style ranked first as well. It gets our Attractive rating.

by Thaxston McKee

October 22, 20150Comments

The Best and Worst of the Large Cap Growth Style 4Q15

The Large Cap Growth style ranks fifth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in our 4Q15 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Large Cap Growth style ranked fourth. It gets our Neutral rating.

by Thaxston McKee

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