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Danger Zone

Danger Zone
July 22, 20190Comments

Don’t Pay for Overvalued “Growth” Stocks

Despite its 3 or 4-Star Morningstar rating (depending upon share class), this is a mutual fund investors should avoid.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 22, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Growth Fund 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: Don’t Pay for Overvalued “Growth” Stocks.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 19, 20190Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Netflix’s Failing Strategy, Misleading Turnaround Story, Relaxed Disclosures Harm Investors, 3Q19 Style Ratings & Updated Model Portfolios

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
July 15, 20190Comments

This Tech Laggard Is Back in the Danger Zone

This company’s earnings growth is an accounting mirage, its cloud prospects are overhyped, and its valuation implies an unrealistic level of growth.
by Sam McBride
July 15, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Tech 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: This Tech Laggard Is Back in the Danger Zone.
by Sam McBride
July 12, 20190Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Disclosure Atrophy, CNBC Interview, Barron’s Feature, 3Q19 Sector Ratings & Updated Model Portfolios

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
July 8, 20190Comments

New Accounting Rules Limit Transparency and Harm Investors

We raise awareness for both regulators and investors of how recent changes in disclosures affect average investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 8, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why SEC Disclosure Requirements 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 week: New Accounting Rules Limit Transparency and Harm Investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 8, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This FASB Accounting Standard Update 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: New Accounting Rules Limit Transparency and Harm Investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 28, 20190Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, IPO Coverage, A New Accounting Red Flag, Yahoo Finance Interview & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
June 27, 20190Comments

Danger Zone: Misleading Operating Lease Discount Rates

The new operating lease rule is not perfect. These companies use unusually high discount rates to reduce and, perhaps, understate their reported operating lease burden.
by Sam McBride
June 27, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why Operating Leases 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 week: Danger Zone: Misleading Operating Lease Discount Rates.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 21, 20190Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Sector ROIC Insights, Slack’s Lofty Valuation, Real Vision Interview & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 17, 20192Comments

Is Slack’s Expected Valuation Spot On?

Slack has impressive growth numbers and some real competitive advantages, but it also faces significant competition as it expands the breadth of its offerings.
by Sam McBride
June 17, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why Slack 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: Is Slack's Expected Valuation Spot On?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone
June 10, 20190Comments

Growth Is Only Skin Deep

This company stands out for its falling return on invested capital, overvalued stock price, slowing revenue growth, and declining guest traffic.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 10, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why This Restaurant “Growth Stock” 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: Growth Is Only Skin Deep.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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
June 7, 20190Comments

ICYMI: New Long Idea, Industry Award, Slack’s Scary Valuation, Stock Picking Accolades, New About Us Video & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 6, 20190Comments

Focus List Stocks: Short – Update 6/6/19

We’ve removed the following stock from our Focus List – Short Model Portfolio as of June 6, 2019.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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