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April 11, 20130Comments

Sector Rankings For ETFs & Mutual Funds: April 2013

At the outset of the second quarter of 2013, only a single sector earns an Attractive rating. My sector ratings are based on the aggregation of my fund ratings for every ETF and mutual fund in each sector.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 11, 20130Comments

Proof Is In Performance Through 1Q13

here are many ways to define the qual­ity and merit of equity research. One mea­sure stands tallest: per­for­mance of stock rec­om­men­da­tions. And by that mea­sure, New Con­structs’ research is of very high quality.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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April 10, 20130Comments

Samples of my reports on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds

Free samples of my reports on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds so you can see what we provide
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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April 10, 20130Comments

April’s Most DANGEROUS Stocks Available to the Public

New Constructs released April's Most Dangerous Stocks report to the public today.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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April 10, 20130Comments

April’s Most Attractive Stocks Available to the Public Today

New Constructs released April's Most Attractive Stocks report to the public today. All Most Attractive Stocks reports published in December or earlier are now free. Access here. The Most Attractive Stocks portfolio (+2.7%) outperformed the S&P 500
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 9, 20131Comments

Buy Oracle And Capitalize On Big Data Discount

Take advantage of the cloud and the fact that ORCL is the cheapest it has been in 14 years.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 9, 20130Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds

With up to 226 mutual funds in any given sector and at least 653 across all 10 sectors, picking from the wide variety of mutual funds can be a daunting task. This article gives three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst sector mutual funds.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 8, 20130Comments

Danger Zone 4/8/13: Williams Companies (WMB)

This stock is a great example of another Wall Street trap to avoid: investing based on “sector” theme and following the crowd.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 5, 20130Comments

How to Find the Best Style Mutual Funds

Finding the best mutual funds is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many mutual funds. Investors cannot trust mutual fund labels or names. They do not tell you enough about what you are getting when you buy a mutual fund.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 4, 20130Comments

ETF Pair Trade to Maximize Gains in the Consumer Staples Sector

The consumer staples sector may be a less volatile sector than most, but that does not mean it is immune to market volatility. Buying XLP and shorting PSCC (or PBJ) puts investors in a position to profit no matter which way the sector goes.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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April 3, 20130Comments

April’s Most DANGEROUS Stocks Available to Subscribers Today

Paying customers can access April's 40 Most Dangerous Stocks as of midnight last night.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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April 3, 20130Comments

April’s Most Attractive Stocks Available to Subscribers Today

Paying customers can access April's 40 Most Attractive Stocks as of midnight last night.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 2, 20130Comments

How To Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds

Finding the best mutual funds is an increasingly difficult task as there are more and more to choose from daily.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 1, 20130Comments

Tackling Big Data For Due Diligence in Footnotes

The fact that my analysts read all the 10-Ks means our clients do not get blindsided for not reading the fine print in corporate disclosures.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
April 1, 20130Comments

Danger Zone 4/1/13: Express Scripts, Inc. (ESRX)

We closed this position on February 24, 2015. A copy of the associated Position Update report is here. Check out this week’s Danger Zone interview with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
March 27, 20130Comments

Danger Zone 3/26/13: PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio (PSCC)

Despite the Consumer Staples Sector being ranked #1 in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report, PSCC is one of the worst sector ETFs I cover.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
March 26, 20130Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Style ETFs: March 2013

Picking from the multitude of style ETFs is a daunting task. We are here to make it simpler and smarter.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
March 18, 20130Comments

Danger Zone 3/18/2013: Ventas Inc. (VTR)

Ventas Inc. (VTR) is in the Danger Zone this week.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
March 15, 20130Comments

Ranked #2 for ETF Picks on Seeking Alpha

I am now ranked 2nd for ETF Quick Picks and Lists on Seeking Alpha!
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
March 14, 20130Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs: March 2013

Picking from the multitude of sector ETFs is a daunting task.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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