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Danger Zone

June 10, 20190Comments

Position Close Update: TrueCar Inc. (TRUE)

Given the management change (and potential business model change) we believe it is time to take the robust gains and close this short position.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
June 3, 20190Comments

The Most Expensive Fund in the Riskiest Investment Style

Our research into fund holdings reveals poor risk/reward compared to the benchmark and despite its Morningstar rating, investors should avoid this fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 3, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Expensive Mutual Fund is in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Kyle Guske II sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: The Most Expensive Fund in the Riskiest Investment Style.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
May 20, 20192Comments

Market Outlook: Avoid Small Cap Growth

Investors need diligence more than ever to help them avoid stocks with misleading growth.
by Sam McBride
May 20, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Investment Style in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Market Outlook: Avoid Small Cap Growth.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 13, 20190Comments

Position Close Update: CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT)

We believe it's time to close this position given a recent management change, along with improved profitability in 2019.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
May 6, 20190Comments

Don’t Follow the Herd into This Very Unattractive Fund

This fund’s past outperformance gives it a 5-Star rating from Morningstar. However, the most expensive class of this fund earns our Very Unattractive rating.
by Sam McBride
May 6, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Mutual Fund is in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Sam McBride sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Don’t Follow the Herd into This Very Unattractive Fund.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
April 29, 20190Comments

Avoid These Overvalued Momentum Stocks

These stocks are some of the best performing so far in 2019, but they have misleading earnings and significant downside risk.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
April 29, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why These Momentum Stocks Are in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Avoid These Overvalued Momentum Stocks.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
April 26, 20191Comments

What’s A Few Billion Among Friends?

Underwriters lowering Uber's anticipated IPO valuation from a rumored $100 billion to $80-$90 billion means investors are not buying the pitch as well as hoped.
by Sam McBride
April 22, 20190Comments

Uber’s IPO Valuation Makes No Sense

In almost every respect, Uber looks even more dangerous than Lyft (LYFT), which is already down from its overvalued IPO price.
by Sam McBride
April 22, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Upcoming IPO Is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Uber’s IPO Valuation Makes No Sense.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
April 15, 20190Comments

How EV/EBITDA Misleads Investors

EV/EBITDA has many flaws that can make it misleading, such as ignoring real costs and liabilities and not accounting for differences in business models.
by Sam McBride
April 15, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Popular Valuation Metric Is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: How EV/EBITDA Misleads Investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
April 8, 20190Comments

Poor Governance Could Ruin This Food Giant

When boards of directors allow managers to measure performance with the wrong metrics, they can ruin businesses and shareholder value.
by Andrew Gallagher
April 8, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Consumer Packaged Goods Firm Is in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Sam McBride sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Poor Governance Could Ruin This Food Giant.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
April 1, 20190Comments

No Real Earnings Growth in 2018 – Just Lower Taxes

The disconnect between real economic earnings and rising equity markets puts those who chase misleading earnings to danger.
by Sam McBride
April 1, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why Those Chasing Earnings Growth Are in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: No Real 2018 Earnings Growth – Just Lower Taxes.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
March 27, 20190Comments

The Fundamentals Don’t Matter for This IPO

Despite all the red flags, the rise of passive investing forces too many institutions to unconditionally buy a big IPO like Lyft.
by Sam McBride
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