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Danger Zone

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
June 21, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Pension Discount Rates are 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: Pension Accounting - Discount Rates. 
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 18, 20181Comments

Danger Zone: Pension Accounting – Discount Rates

This report focuses on how companies can use the discount rate to manipulate their reported benefit obligation.
by Sam McBride
June 14, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why this Mid Cap Blend 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 past week: Lord Abbett Value Opportunities Fund (LVOAX, LVOCX, LVOVX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 11, 20180Comments

This Fund’s Holdings Should Give Investors Pause

This fund’s poor holdings and high fees diminish the likelihood that it will outperform moving forward.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 7, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Misleading Pension Accounting 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: Pension Accounting: Expected Returns on Plan Assets.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 4, 20180Comments

Danger Zone: Pension Accounting: Expected Returns on Plan Assets

Pension underfunding remains dangerously high for many firms, and some companies use unusual assumptions for expected return on plan assets to mislead investors.
by Sam McBride
May 31, 20180Comments

Successful Danger Zone Pick Continues to Outperform

Since our original Danger Zone report and being added to our Focus List – Short Model Portfolio, this stock has significantly outperformed as a short position.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 24, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: Etsy Inc. (ETSY)

The valuation alone is not enough to justify keeping this position open given the large improvement in the firm’s fundamentals led by a new management team.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 24, 20180Comments

Podcast: Why Installed Building Products 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: Installed Building Products (IBP).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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