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Information Technology Sector
The Information Technology sector ranks third out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 27 ETFs and 144 mutual funds in the Information Technology sector as of July 15, 2014.
Why Footnotes Matter
I think that most investors can agree that performing careful due diligence on an investment is a necessity. What investors cannot seem to agree on, though, is what constitutes “due diligence.”
Financials Sector
The Financials sector ranks ninth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 46 ETFs and 232 mutual funds in the Financials sector as of July 15, 2014.
Big Value Opportunity In Liberty Tax
Despite its significantly smaller scale and brand awareness compared to competitors such as H&R Block and Intuit, TAX still earns a comparable return on invested capital.
Energy Sector: Danger Rating
The Energy sector ranks eighth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating.
Consumer Staples Sector
The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Very Attractive rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 10 ETFs and 15 mutual funds in the Consumer Staples sector as of July 17, 2014.
What We’re Reading This Morning — August 26, 2014
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Consumer Discretionary Sector
The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks fourth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
Why Investors Need Independent Fund Research
The Financial Times recently detailed the alarming level of influence Morningstar (MORN) has on mutual fund managers and the decision-making of millions of investors.
How To Avoid The Worst Style Mutual Funds
Picking from the multitude of style mutual funds is a daunting task. In any given style there may be as many as 914 different mutual funds, and there are at least 6222 mutual funds across all styles.
How To Avoid The Worst Sector Mutual Funds
Picking from the multitude of sector mutual funds is a daunting task. In any given sector there may be as many as 231 different mutual funds, and there are at least 630 mutual funds across all sectors.
How To Find The Best Style Mutual Funds
There are at least 915 different Large Cap Blend mutual funds and at least 6234 mutual funds across all styles. Do investors need that many choices? How different can the mutual funds be?
Closing Out Our PetSmart Long Call
Jana Partners filed a document with the SEC on Monday claiming to have received anonymous information that PetSmart (PETM) has been attempting to hide poor results from investors.
How To Avoid The Worst Style ETFs
Picking from the multitude of style ETFs is a daunting task. In any given style there may be as many as 49 different ETFs, and there are at least 260 ETFs across all styles.
Danger Zone: Price To Earnings Ratios
Its pleasing simplicity and ease of application make the P/E ratio one of the most commonly used valuation metrics in the world. Almost every financial website, from Bloomberg to Google Finance, puts the P/E near the top of the page, right near the stock price and market cap.
How To Find The Best Sector Mutual Funds
Finding the best mutual funds is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many from which to choose. There are at least 231 different Financials mutual funds and at least 630 mutual funds across all sectors. Do investors need that many choices?
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