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Chuck Jaffe

New Constructs
December 7, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Pegasystems is in the Danger Zone

Investment Analyst Kyle Guske II sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
December 4, 20170Comments

No Recipe for Success: Low Margins in a Competitive Industry

This stock’s valuation has not adjusted to reflect new competitive pressures or the rapidly deteriorating fundamentals.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
November 30, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why the Danger Zone is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: The Danger Zone Itself and our Focus List (Short) Model Portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
November 22, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Diebold Nixdorf is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Diebold Nixdorf (DBD).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
November 21, 20170Comments

Follow up to Morningstar: Questions Remain

We appreciate Morningstar (MORN) taking the time to answer our article. Rather than go point by point through Morningstar’s rebuttal, we just want to follow up with a few unanswered questions.
by Sam McBride
New Constructs
November 16, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Morningstar is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Morningstar (MORN).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
November 9, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why PDF Solutions is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: PDF Solutions (PDFS).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
November 6, 20173Comments

A Troubling Trend: Falling Profits in a Growing Market

The disconnect between fundamentals and valuation, coupled with a weak competitive position, and misaligned executive incentives land this firm in the Danger Zone.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
November 2, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why the BlackRock High Equity Income Fund is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: The BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMECX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 30, 20170Comments

A Potential Landmine in Large Cap Value Funds

This Fund stands out as a one to avoid within the Large Cap Value style, especially for investors lured by the “equity income” label. It ranks near the bottom of 966 Large Cap Value style ETFs and Mutual Funds under coverage.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 26, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why The Ultimate Software Group is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: The Ultimate Software Group (ULTI).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 12, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why This Real Estate Fund is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Neuberger Berman Real Estate Fund (NREAX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
October 5, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Dentsply Sirona is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Dentsply Sirona (XRAY).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 2, 20170Comments

An Example of Misaligned Incentives Leading to a Bad Outcome

This firm's move to bolster growth via a large acquisition recently resulted in the ouster of top executives. Despite pending new leadership, investors remain at risk given the firm's falling profits, lagging margins and overvalued stock price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
September 28, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why CommVault Systems is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: CommVault Systems (CVLT).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 25, 20170Comments

Failure to Adapt Dooms This Stock

This firm’s late transition to the cloud based software market has left it with falling profits, lagging margins, and a significantly overvalued stock.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
September 21, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Investors Using GAAP Earnings Are in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Investors taking GAAP earnings at face value.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 14, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Lion’s Gate Entertainment Is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Lion's Gate Entertainment (LGF.A)
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
September 1, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Dividend Model Portfolio Updates, Tech Laggard in the Danger Zone, & Long Idea Update

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
August 31, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Carbonite Is In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Carbonite (CARB).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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