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Danger Zone

August 30, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Bad Corporate Governance is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Danger Zone: Managers Who Get Away with Bad Corporate Governance.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
August 27, 20181Comments

Danger Zone: Managers Who Get Away with Bad Corporate Governance

We highlight a company that should adopt ROIC as a performance measure before an activist comes in and does it for them.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 23, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: athenahealth Inc. (ATHN)

Due to the likelihood of an acquisition, whether by Elliott Management or another party, we are closing this position.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 23, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Stupid Money Acquisitions Are in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Sam McBride sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Stupid Money Risk is Real. 
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 20, 20180Comments

Stupid Money Risk Is Real

Prime examples of how stupid money acquisitions can hurt acquirers even more than the short sellers.
by Sam McBride
August 16, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Snap is Back in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Bursting SNAP’s (Micro) Bubble.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 15, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: InnerWorkings (INWK)

While INWK’s fundamentals remain weak, the growth expectations implied by its valuation have become less unrealistic after the large price decline.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 13, 20180Comments

Bursting SNAP’s (Micro) Bubble

Many of the issues that plagued Snap at IPO have only gotten worse and as a result, Snap Inc., and its micro-bubble, is already in our Focus List – Short Model Portfolio, and once again back in the Danger Zone.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 9, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why These Micro-Bubble Stocks Are in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Sam McBride sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Bursting the Micro-Bubble – Part 1.
by Sam McBride
Danger Zone
August 6, 20180Comments

Bursting the Micro-Bubble – Part 1

There is a “micro-bubble” in certain tech stocks, where valuations reflect expectations for future cash flows that would require unrealistically high margins, growth, and market share.
by Sam McBride
August 2, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why HSBC Opportunity 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 past week: HSBC Opportunity Fund (HSOAX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
July 30, 20180Comments

Poor Stock Selection Process Can Lead to Poor Returns

The managers’ process for picking stocks relies on flawed metrics, such as earnings growth and research into the fund’s holdings reveals stocks with poor risk/reward.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 26, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Sears Was Originally in the Danger Zone

In a replay of the original Danger Zone podcast, CEO David Trainer sits down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick: Sears Holdings (SHLD).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 19, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Valeant Was Originally in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick: Valeant (VRX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 12, 20180Comments

Podcast: Revisiting Two Prior Danger Zone Picks

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our two prior Danger Zone picks: Valeant (VRX) and Sears Holdings (SHLD).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 5, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Not Demanding Fiduciary Duties is the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Investors Who Don’t Insist on Fiduciary Duties.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
July 2, 20182Comments

Danger Zone: Investors Who Don’t Insist on Fiduciary Duties

Investors that don’t insist on a fiduciary level of service could find themselves pushed into flawed investments based on incomplete and conflicted research.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 28, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Domo’s 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 past week: Domo Inc. (DOMO).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 25, 20180Comments

Danger Zone & Pre-IPO Coverage: Domo, Inc. (DOMO)

Despite the recent price drop, Domo still has highly optimistic growth expectations baked into its stock price. Investors should stay away from this IPO.
by Sam McBride
June 21, 20180Comments

See Us on CNBC Talking Netflix

Many in the market believe Netflix is unstoppable. With a focus on original content, can Netflix achieve the expectations baked into its stock price? Or will the costly content drive
by Sam McBride
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