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Powershares Agriculture (DBA): Invest in crop circles!
2009-06-29 06:00:00 "There are many reasons to like PowerShares DB Agriculture (NYSE: DBA), and ETF that tracks agricultural commodity prices," says fund expert Doug Fabian.In The ETF Trader, he explains, "We like the technical picture. In addition, we believe commodities are a great hedge against inflation." Here's his assessment."I’m a pretty skeptical guy; one of the more wild claims of the past decade or so was that so-called 'alien' crop circles -- those bizarre patterns carved into wheat, corn and other fields around the globe."Well, I say forget about the aliens, but don’t forget about the patterns taking shape in the world’s key agricultural crops."The patterns being cut into price charts of crops like corn, soybeans, sugar and wheat all have given us one compelling message, and that message is it’s time to buy."That’s why I now am recommending that you purchase the PowerShares DB Agriculture (NYSE: DBA). Thi... More About: Invest , Crop
Utility expert taps into water
2009-06-26 14:00:00 "Investors have given up on the water industry -- the sector has fallen 60% -- but the best firms have hardly missed a beat," says Roger Conrad; here's two favorites in Personal Finance."The EPA stimates the US will have to spend $335 billion over the next decade to keep the taps turned on, given aging infrastructure and supply degradation."Service providers are the highest percentage way to play growth in global water spending. Demand fluctuates with weather depending on the season but has proven steady even during deep recessions, including this one."Water utilities’ earnings are based on the size of their rate base--the reservoirs, treatment centers, water mains and distribution pipes they use to provide service. The more money invested, the more rate base grows, which generates higher revenue, earnings and dividends."American Water Works (NYSE: AWK) and Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) are also growing via acquisitions. Some 85% of... More About: Utility , Expert
What's the safest dividend in the Dow?
2009-06-26 14:00:00 "Following last year's dismal market, investors are looking for something they can be sure of in the year ahead; and for income investors, that means finding a safe and rewarding dividend," says Carla Pasternak.In her High Yield Investing, she offers a fascinating review to find the "safest dividend in the Dow." Here's her breakdown of the Dow and her top pick for dividend safety."The 30 members of Dow Jones Industrial Average represents some of the strongest names in America. So these corporate titans are a good place to start searching for the safest dividend."The first step in the process is not to look at the Dow at all, but to start with the 10-year Treasury note, currently yielding 3.86%. "In theory, stocks represent more risk than Treasuries, so you want to make sure you're getting compensated for that risk with a higher yield. "Using the yield of the 10-Year Treasury as our threshold eliminates most of the Dow. Though ... More About: Dividend
Dow Theory's mid-year favorites
2009-06-25 14:00:00 "Midyear is as good a time as any to pause and reflect," says Richard Moroney in Dow Theory Forecasts -- a newsletter that has been published for over 50 years.Here, he reviews the state of the market and offers a look at trio of favorite stocks which he considers "fundamentally superior" companies: Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB), Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), and Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII)."The Dow Theory indicator remains in the bearish camp, as the last confirmed signal was the move to new lows in March."But both the Industrials and Transports have staged significant rallies since March, so the pathway to a bull-market signal has been established."If at least one average can hold above a March low on a signifi cant market correction and then both averages rebound above the closing highs established in the current rally, the Dow Theory will return to the bullish camp."While the average U.S. ... More About: Favorites , Year
Step up to Nike (NKE): A 'great company'
2009-06-25 14:00:00 "The conditions are in place for a 'Best Buy' opportunity," says Jim Stack, whose buy signal should receive special attention given that his timing signals side-stepped the bear market.The editor of Investech Market Analyst is increasing his equity positions, such as a new buy rating on Nike (NYSE: NKE). He states, "With a portfolio of iconic brands, an identified growth strategy, recognized innovation, and sound financial footing, Nike fits the bill of being a great company.""Very rarely do we have all these conditions in place – that’s only occurred five times in the last 45 years. Historically, this means we should give the growing evidence of a new bull market every benefit of doubt."While it’s true the market has moved quickly, we must remember that this would still be early in the cycle compared to historical bull markets. We are only three months past the March 9 low, and bull markets typically last 2-5 ye... More About: Company , Great , Step , Step Up
Pairs trade: Long gas, short oil
2009-06-25 06:00:00 BizRadio host and editor of The MoneyMan.com newsletter, Daniel Frishberg, looks to a "pairs trade" in energy in which he uses ETFs to short oil and concurrently going long natural gas."There are always things to worry about. Geopolitical risk, doubts about the economic recovery, profit taking, worries about government spending and debt, fears of new regulations, the upcoming Fed meeting....take your pick."The markets seem to have their own rhythm apart from the current news and economic events. A pullback after our long run would not be unexpected after a set of weak advances and weak pullbacks. "If this selloff is real, we would actually view it as an opportunity. An even bigger pullback will create a bigger opportunity. We know from the leading economic indicators that the economy is improving and that we will soon be seeing economic news that will surprise on the upside. "Meanwhile, we are recommending a 'pairs trade... More About: Trade , Long , Short
Bank on India: HDFC (HBN)
2009-06-25 06:00:00 "HDFC Bank (NYSE: HDB), the leading private-sector bank in India ," notes Paul Goodwin.In his The Cabot China & Emerging Markets the global advisor explains, "The company puts itself at the top of its class with its relentless revenue growth, which has averaged over 42% a year." Here's his review."The bank became an independent company as part of the liberalization of the Indian banking industry that began in 1994. "It has experienced dramatic growth since then, expanding from a tiny base in 1995 to its current network of 1,412 branches nationwide with 3,295 ATMs in 528 Indian towns and cities."With a market cap of over $11 billion, HDFC isn’t the kind of small, nimble business that we typically look for. But its operations extend into all sectors of the banking business, and it’s well positioned to take advantage of the improving Indian business climate."HDFC’s business begins with its retail...
Tech talk from MarketWatch
2009-06-24 14:00:00 "Stocks are likely in a new downtrend," says Michael Ashbaugh. In Marketwatch 's TheTech nical Indicator, he looks at the S&P's prospects and some drug stocks set to buck the trend."The S&P 500 has violated its major moving averages in the closely tracked 900 area. The recent downturn was convincingly bearish, placing the burden on market bulls to reassert the uptrend."After finding resistance in the 923 area, the S&P sold off sharply, edging back under its 200-day moving average, which currently holds at 900 and now marks resistance. This is bearish price action."Consider the following:Most obviously, the S&P violated its major moving averages. Its 200-day currently holds at 900, while its 50-day rests at 899. The index itself recently closed just under both levels. The market's breadth registered bearish extremes. Specifically, last Monday, down volume surpassed up volume by 14 to 1 on the NYSE, and b... More About: Tech Talk , Talk
ABB (ABB) Build-out in China
2009-06-24 06:00:00 Writing from Japan, Keith Fitz-Gerald says, "China is powering ahead like a gigantic steamroller." In Money Map Reporter, he looks at one company set to benefit: ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB)."Notably, China reported that May retail sales rose 15.2% vs. a year ago after April's 14.8% gain. "At the same time, May's industrial output rose 8.9% on top of April's 7.3% increase while Chinese investment in urban areas for assets like roads and apartments rose 40% in May versus a year ago."Many analysts continue to paint China as a country that will live and die by exports. What they fail to acknowledge is that China's internal strength is based on governmental spending that accounts for roughly 43% - 45% of GDP."Net exports account for a mere 3.5% - 9%. Obviously there are variations on the theme by data source, but the net take away is that this hardly sounds like an economy that's going to live and die by what it sends overse... More About: Build
At home with Almost Family (AFAM)
2009-06-24 06:00:00 "Almost Family (NASDAQ: AFAM), a provider of home health services, keeps 'whacking the cover off the ball'." says growth stock specialist Tom Bishop. Here's the latest from BI Research."The company provides skilled nursing services (80% of revenues) as well as personal care services (20%) to patients convalescing in the comfort of their own homes, a much lower cost setting also favored by Medicare."While the market obsesses about future Medicare reimbursement rates, I believe the company will be able to adapt to whatever Medicare throws at it without any major setbacks. "Meanwhile, the company keeps whacking the cover off the ball, despite another zero increase year from Medicare. "Net revenues grew 77% in Q1, including organic revenue growth of 41%. AFAM beat estimates, again, by $.08. EPS came in at $.68, 13% above estimates prompting all 7 analysts to raise their estimates for the year by an average of $.17. "EPS advan... More About: Home
Stocks inside the iPhone
2009-06-24 06:00:00 Technology sector expert Paul McWilliams offers a fascinating look at the new iPhone 2G S from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) to uncover what tech companies are supplying components.In his Next Inning newsletter -- a specialty service devoted to tech savvy investors -- the advisor offers a look at the players inside the iPhone."A few interesting notes have come from the folks busily tearing down the new Apple iPhone 3G S.The first is confirmation that the rumor I shared in April that Omnivision (NASDAQ: OVTI) would win a 3MP image sensor design in the next generation iPhone. It appears the tear down report published by EE Times has confirmed this win."The second is that Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) displaced both the CSR Bluetooth and Marvell WiFi chips with its BCM4325 that supports both functions in a single chip."The third is confirmation that SkyWorks (NASDAQ: SWKS) in fact is the power amp supplier. I noted this in my first report on the new iPhone 3G S even thou... More About: Stocks , Iphone , Inside
Turnaround for Williams (WMB): Pipeline profits
2009-06-23 06:00:00 "Despite coming close to bankruptcy in 2002, Williams Co. (NYSE: WMB) has some of the premier assets in each of its business segments: exploration & production, mid-stream and pipelines," says turnaround expert George Putnam.In his The Turnaround Letter, he explains, "The company now has the financial strength not only to survive the current downturn but to grow and prosper.""Begun in 1908 as a pipeline construction company, Williams is now a major, integrated natural gas company; it produces, gathers, processes and transports natural gas throughout the United States. "In the 1990’s, Williams branched out into new businesses, including telecommunications (initially by running fiber optic cable through decommissioned natural gas pipelines), electric power generation and energy trading."Much of this expansion was funded by debt, and by the end of 2002, the company’s debt burden had brought it close to bankruptcy. Williams sold of... More About: Profits , Pipeline
Winners from Federal regulation
2009-06-23 06:00:00 Congratulations to Neil George; long-known in the newsletter community for his expertise in income investing, the advisor has just launched a new blog service, Stocks that Pay You.He notes, "Most of the government 's proposed changes for the financial markets aren't new or needed; but what will happen will be a boost for some and a bane for others. Here, he looks at some winners and losers."In my view, tthese supposedly massive changes amount to window dressing. Banks and other related firms can continue to do what they've always done: cherry pick regulators and play off one regulator against another."So, unless we get the government actually empowering the guys down the line inside all of these agencies and departments, don't look for any big changes, because - while the players and the names might be changing - the contest is staying the same."The potential losers in this process will be some of the Federal Thrifts or FSBs that wi... More About: Regulation , Winners
Turnaround for Urban Outfitters (URBN)?
2009-06-23 06:00:00 "Stocks have struggled lately; still, I continue to see opportunities," says Mark Skousen. In The Turnaround Alert, he says, "I especially like Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN)." "Urban Outfitters , the apparel retailer, after it beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates. Two years ago, the stock was selling for $37 a share."But today, it's selling for nearly half that. During the deep recession, retailers have seen sales drop as consumers cut back on spending for clothing and other discretionary purchases. As a result, retail apparel stocks fell sharply. "Granted, net income for Urban Outfitters declined 28% on revenues of $1.8 billion, but overall sales fell only 2% for the year. Urban’s brands have held up well compared to their competition (Abercrombie & Fitch, GAP, etc.)."Analysts think that Urban did better than expected because of better margins in its 300 stores, suggesting that the company is controlli...
China Unicom (CHU): Set to soar?
2009-06-22 06:00:00 "China Unicom (NYSE: CHU) could be one of the best ways to play China’s astounding economic growth," says Brandon Clay in Invest with an Edge. Here's the growth advisor's review."With the world’s largest population as its market, the mobile phone industry in China is set to soar. This makes China Unicom a compelling play. The firm has 21% market share in China."China Unicom's vice president recently said the company is targeting subscriber growth of 20 million to 30 million within a year. To put that into context, Verizon Wireless, the largest mobile phone carrier in the U.S., had 72.1 million subscribers at the end of last year."The company also recently announced it may partner with Apple to offer the iPhone, which has so far been unavailable in China. Given the sleek smartphone’s huge popularity in the rest of the world, it is reasonable to expect Chinese consumers will flock to the iPhone in droves."China Unicom uses 3G... More About: Soar
'ABC' of stock splits
2009-06-22 06:00:00 "Last month provided only one split for us to consider: AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC)," says Neil Macneale, whose 2-for-1 newsletter only buys stocks that announce splits."In reviewing the company, I decided ABC has enough going for it to merit a place in the 2 for 1 portfolio.Amerisource Bergen is a drug distributor to both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers."The company operates on a relatively thin profit margin but its fundamentals are otherwise quite robust. ABC does pay a modest dividend and has below average volatility; traits I’m particularly keen on at the moment. "We owned Bergen Brunswig, a predecessor to ABC, in our model portfolio at the turn of the millennium and, while positive, it was not a big winner for us. "I wrote at the time of its sale, 'An industry held captive by a larger force, i.e. drug distributors under the thumb of the HMOs and Medicare, can be a prescription for erratic performance.... More About: Stock
Celgene (CGNE): Offense and defense
2009-06-22 06:00:00 "Biotech company Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ: CELG) is a prime example of a stock that plays both offense and defense," says Ian Wyatt.In his Top Stock Insights, he explains, "The valuation is low and growth is attractive. With the pipeline of products in development, Celegene offers investors a huge upside potential." Here's his review."Celgene offers investors a steady product base, a variety of drug treatments in development and a cash pile ready to purchase existing technologies."Celgene engages in the discovery of therapies designed to treat cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases. They have a number of products at the commercial stage. "Their commercial stage products are REVLIMID®, THALOMID® and VIDAZA®. Celgene is also researching stem cells derived from the human placenta as well as from the umbilical cord, thus tapping into a promising new technology while avoiding the political and ethical questions dogging o... More About: Defense
911 by land: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
2009-06-19 06:00:00 "Emergency Medical Services Corp. (NYSE: EMS) is the leading provider of emergency medical services in the United States," notes growth stock expert David Fessler.In The Oxford Club advisory, he explains, "Every three seconds, one of its staff member touches a patient in some facet of the patient care process: non-critical patient transport, 911-response services, emergency room staffing and other similar services.""Hopefully you'll never require the services of an emergency medical crew - like I did - when I suffered a brain aneurism three years ago. "I'll be forever grateful for their quick response and professional training. They probably saved my life."Volunteers staff many of these ambulance corps, but larger towns and cities are increasingly contracting these services out to highly trained professionals. The biggest and best just happens to be Colorado-based Emergency Medical Services."The company's American Medical Resp... More About: Land
911 by air: Air Methods (AIRM)
2009-06-19 06:00:00 Air Methods (NASDAQ: AIRM), which provides aeromedical emergency services and systems in the US, is a recent buy from technician Leo Fasciocco.In his The Ticker Tape Digest, which focuses on stocks breaking out of basing patterns, he suggests, "AIRM is a turnaround stock that is acting strong now; with strong profits coming this year, we see good prospects for a breakout to the upside.""AIRM, with annual revenues of $500 million, operates a fleet of aircraft, consisting of helicopters and airplanes. It serves hospitals in 26 states under contracts ranging from one to 10 years."The company transports persons requiring medical care from either the scene of an accident or general care hospitals to highly skilled trauma centers or tertiary care centers. AIRM also has a products division that makes and installs medical interiors."The stock was a highflyer climbing from 6 back in 2005 to a peak of 59 in late 2007. It then went into a down trend during the bea...
Scottish income: Royal preferreds
2009-06-19 06:00:00 In her top-ranked Global Investing advisory, Vivian Lewis looks at a lesser-known area of the income market -- non-cumulative preferreds -- explaining these vehicles and offering some favorites."Over 20 years ago, Barclays Bank, which is British, invented a new vehicle for raising money in the U.S. market to enhance its capital ratios and finance its growing dollar business. "They were called non-cumulative preferred shares and were issued at $25/share to pay dividends four times a year just as normal U.S. stocks do. The clear target for these vehicles was U.S. retail investors. "Some British banks use a different term, non-cumulative preference shares; they mean the same thing."At the time, Barclays was able to enhance the amount it was paying in dividends by using a feature of the British tax code called Advance Corporate Taxes. This no longer applies. "So the yield on preferred shares now is actually being paid as a cost of capital by the Britis... More About: Income , Royal , Scottish
Fidelity expert seeks 'emerging' risk
2009-06-18 14:00:00 Fund expert Jim Lowell is adding a risk-oriented position in emerging markets to his portfolio at Fidelity Investor. Here's a look at the Emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa Fund (FEMEX)."We have been underweight in energy-related names; an area that provides growth-related offense and inflation-related defense."Emerging Europe, Middle East, Africa Fund manager Adam Kutas -- who has been at the helm since the 05/08 inception of this fund -- focuses on energy, metals and gold-related mining stocks, as well as telecom, consumer staples, industrials, healthcare and financials in these regions."The fund will trade on a multiple of risk/reward to the already voltile emerging markets; and has a significantly higher risk profile than the established foreign and US markets: socio-political volatility in these regions makes the fund prone to extremes and extremists."For perspecdtive, last year, the fund lost 52% since its May inception vs. a 35% loss for the S&a... More About: Risk , Expert
Nuance (NUAN): Invest in speech recognition
2009-06-18 14:00:00 "For investors with a more aggressive bent, one stock on our radar is Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN)," says trading and investing expert Bill Martin.In BullMaret.com, he explains, "The firm's core niche is producing speech-based voice-recognition and synthesis software for use in corporate customer-care operations, mobile applications including the new iPhone and to automate health records.""Nuance creates those automated voices you have to listen to when what you really need is a human being to tell you why your cable modem isn't delivering the Internet. "While at times annoying, we acknowledge the cost-benefit for companies to use the technology to manage and screen routine customer calls."Its mobile speech solutions add voice-control capabilities to mobile devices and services; it's a necessity for 'hands free' cell phone operations that certainly make it safer to use a cell phone while operating a car."T... More About: Recognition , Invest , Speech
Solar ETFs: Shining ideas?
2009-06-18 14:00:00 "With the Obama administration looking to fund clean energy initiatives, solar energy exchange-traded funds could start to shine," says Doug Fabian in his Successful Investing advisory."The question now for investors is how and when to profit from the political clout of a new president who has promised to make alternative energy one of his top priorities."Certain solar ETFs have been on a tear of late, and one reason why we've seen a surge in the sector is due to the recent announcement by the Chinese government that it intends to support the development of solar energy."China's plan would offer $2.94 per watt for solar photovoltaic installations of more than 50 kilowatts. That amount may not sound like much money, but it certainly adds up fast in a huge and still vastly underdeveloped country like China."The spurt in solar ETF prices is reflected in the charts below of the Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSE: KWT) an... More About: Ideas , Shining
Take a trip with Expedia (EXPE)
2009-06-17 14:00:00 "Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) has taken flight over the past two months, soaring more than 165% off their early-March low," says Paul Tracy.The editor of Street Authority Market Advisor explains, "Despite a sharp slowdown in leisure and business travel, overall travel volume booked through Expedia's sites (which include Hotels.com and Hotwire.com) remains impressive." Here's his review."Over the past three months, Expedia's travel sites have booked $5.2 billion (retail value) worth of travel expenditures. That gross booking figure is down about -11% over last year, but represents a considerable +30% improvement over the prior quarter. "Unfortunately, those trips were taken at lower rates, as hotels and airlines are slashing prices to attract business. As a result, sales dipped -8% to $636 million, but still checked in well ahead of estimates (as did earnings of $0.21 per share). "I'm not too worried about average daily room rates and airf... More About: Trip
IBM (IBM): Growth and value
2009-06-17 14:00:00 "Overall, we believe quality technology stocks offer above-average growth potential and attractive valuations," says Gregory Dorsey.In Stephen Leeb's The Complete Investor, he explains, "International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has plowed ahead despite a daunting economic and business environment; we are adding the stock to our Growth & Income Portfolio.""For prudent investors in this challenging economy, most of the major technology companies are financially solid, often with little or no debt and lots of cash on their books. "This makes them good long-term vehicles even if the economy remains off the rails for a prolonged period."IBM’s wide array of enterprise solutions, which have remained in high demand, get Price Per Share the credit. The company offers a broad portfolio of IT services, hardware and a full suite of software solutions."Integrating its hardware products with its software and services provides customers...
Safe Money seeks 'prudent' income
2009-06-17 14:00:00 In Safe Money Report, advisor Martin Weiss reviews Federated Prudent Global Income (FPGCX) for conservative investors seeking both income and protection against a dollar decline."We now have the perfect storm raging for fixed-income investors: Both the government’s debasement of the U.S. dollar and an unstoppable decline in Treasury bond prices. "If you own the wrong mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds in this environment, you could get killed. Federated Prudent Global Income Fund is an outstanding exception, for three reasons: "First, it avoids the U.S. dollar by investing in fixed instruments denominated in major foreign currencies — including those of Australia, Germany, Canada, and other countries in Europe and Asia. "Second, it avoids long-term bonds, restricting its average maturity to no longer than 18 months. And third, it allocates about 5% of its portfolio to gold, another must for investors seeking protection a...
Global experts eye Shanda (SNDA)
2009-06-16 14:00:00 Today, we continue our look at the China online gaming sector, where two leading advisors turn to Shanda Interactive Entertainment (NASDAQ: SNDA).Nick Vardy in The Global Bull Market Alert explains," The Shanghai-based firm is out choise to increase our bet on Asia." In addiion, Andy Obermueller, in his Government-Driven Investing, notes, "China’s online gaming market is slated to surge." Here are their reviews.Nicholas Vardy says, "I expect this small-cap stock to be a solid, risk-return trade, especially if you are willing to endure some volatility."First, Shanda operates online games in the People’s Republic of China and is a pioneer in the hugely complex role-playing games that people play over the Internet."Shanda already has 7.2 million paying users involved in its cutting-edge MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing games). That's up more than 22% sequentially from the fourth quarter. &... More About: Experts
... Plus NetEase & Changyou
2009-06-16 14:00:00 "While online games aren’t overly popular here in the U.S., over in China they’re a huge business," says Mike Cintolo in The Cabot Market Letter. Here's a look at two favorites."A lesson we learned long ago is that it pays to recognize stocks with unusual strength. And in terms of stocks, NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) is showing unusual strength. The stock started moving ahead in a powerful manner as soon as the market bottomed in March."In fact, NTES recently notched nine straight up weeks, all on above-average volume, breaking out of a three-year base in the process! "NTES followed that up with a tight consolidation, and then a shakeout down to its 50-day moving average on earnings. "Of course there will be pullbacks (perhaps even one starting soon), but the strength seen in this stock at the start of a bull market suggests even better times ahead. "Within the Chinese online game sector, business trends...
Perfect World (PWRD) for players
2009-06-16 14:00:00 "Perfect World , Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), a leading online game developer and operator in China; is our latest 'stock of the month' feature," says Dennis Slothower on Stealth Stocks."The company primarily develops three-dimensional, or 3D, online games based on its proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. "Its strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with its extensive local knowledge and experience, enables the company to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China."In 2006 and 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, Perfect World launched five self-developed 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games, or MMORPGs, namely, Perfect World, Legend of Martial Arts, Perfect World II, Zhu Xian, and Chi Bi and its first online casual game, Hot Dance Party. "In the first quarter of 2008, these games recorded approx... More About: Players
Artisan (ARTRX): A 'new opportunity'
More articles from this author:2009-06-15 14:00:00 "We are adding Artisan Opportunistic Growth (ARTRX), which we consider a 'new opportunity,' for long-term ivvestors, to our Best Buys portfolios," explains Mark Salzinger.The mutual fund specialist and editor of The No-Load Fund Investor suggests, "ARTRX fits neatly into one of our key strategies for maximizing risk-adjusted returns: It’s anew, small and flexible fund from experienced, highly successful managers.""Last September, Artisan Funds launched Artisan Opportunistic Growth(ARTRX). This new fund is managed by Andrew Stephens, James Hamel and Shayne John—the same trio of managers who guide Artisan Mid Cap to excellent long-term results."The new fund offers an opportunity to access the skill of these proven managers in a fund with a tiny asset level (only about $10 million at last count) and a flexible mandate. The Opportunistic and Mid Cap funds share the same investment approach."For both funds, the managers look for stoc... More About: Opportunity 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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