Check out Wallstrip
For those of you who haven’t heard of or visited Wallstrip yet, take a few minutes today and browse the site. It’s the brain-child of Lindsay Campbell and Howard Lindzon, both of whom are experienced bloggers with a lot of devoted readers. Each day Lindsay analyzes a stock that recently reached a new high. But rather than delve into the technical or fundamental reasons why the stock is trending, she examines the company from the consumer or public’s point of view. Yesterday she discussed Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL) and today was Research in Motion Ltd. (RIMM).
But the best part of Wallstrip in my opinion, is that they’ve brought together twelve of the most respected investment bloggers to create a rolling conversation for each company. This is where you’ll find ample fundamental or technical analysis as well as a good dose of humor. At the very least, this is an entertaining site, but I think that investors will find enough solid analysis to make it worth their time.
Now, in terms of portable alpha, our analysis indicates it’s time to put financials on the back burner and find other market segments generating alpha. That doesn’t mean sell financials yet, which as of this morning are only recommended “neutral.” It just means to look for other sectors.
Just about every tech sector is doing well, which is no surprise at this point. It's not too late to get into tech, but I really think that if you haven’t done so already, investing in one or two energy, natural resources or basic materials holdings might be a good idea. We don’t yet have “buy” recommendations on the Energy (IYE) or Natural Resources (IGE) sectors, but Basic Materials (IYM) is a “buy.” Stick with mutual funds or ETF’s for the time being, and don’t be too aggressive with the allocation. The Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is highly rated this morning followed by the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM).
Short-Term Technical Indicators – Nine of the ten continue to be bullish. The S&P 500 On-Balance Volume % indicator, after a one-day pause in its decline, picked up again Monday with weakening values.
Long-Term Market Model – Bullish since August 23rd.
Investor Sentiment – The VIX and VXN edged up modestly yesterday while all three Put / Call ratios slipped lower.
Asset Allocation – 75% to 85% invested within the actively-managed portion of the overall investment portfolio. 15% to 25% in cash or bonds.
Top Rated Major Market Derivative – Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index (ONEQ)
Top Rated Style-Box Derivative – Morningstar Small Cap Core (JKJ)
Top Rated Sector Derivative – iShares Goldman Sachs Software (IGV)
Today’s Top “Buy” Recommended Stocks
But the best part of Wallstrip in my opinion, is that they’ve brought together twelve of the most respected investment bloggers to create a rolling conversation for each company. This is where you’ll find ample fundamental or technical analysis as well as a good dose of humor. At the very least, this is an entertaining site, but I think that investors will find enough solid analysis to make it worth their time.
Now, in terms of portable alpha, our analysis indicates it’s time to put financials on the back burner and find other market segments generating alpha. That doesn’t mean sell financials yet, which as of this morning are only recommended “neutral.” It just means to look for other sectors.
Just about every tech sector is doing well, which is no surprise at this point. It's not too late to get into tech, but I really think that if you haven’t done so already, investing in one or two energy, natural resources or basic materials holdings might be a good idea. We don’t yet have “buy” recommendations on the Energy (IYE) or Natural Resources (IGE) sectors, but Basic Materials (IYM) is a “buy.” Stick with mutual funds or ETF’s for the time being, and don’t be too aggressive with the allocation. The Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is highly rated this morning followed by the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM).
Short-Term Technical Indicators – Nine of the ten continue to be bullish. The S&P 500 On-Balance Volume % indicator, after a one-day pause in its decline, picked up again Monday with weakening values.
Long-Term Market Model – Bullish since August 23rd.Investor Sentiment – The VIX and VXN edged up modestly yesterday while all three Put / Call ratios slipped lower.
Asset Allocation – 75% to 85% invested within the actively-managed portion of the overall investment portfolio. 15% to 25% in cash or bonds.
Beta Exposure and Portable Alpha Generation
Top Rated Major Market Derivative – Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index (ONEQ)
Top Rated Style-Box Derivative – Morningstar Small Cap Core (JKJ)
Top Rated Sector Derivative – iShares Goldman Sachs Software (IGV)
Today’s Top “Buy” Recommended Stocks
- Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI)
- CPI Corp. (CPY)
- Gymboree Corp. (GYMB)
- JLG Industries Inc. (JLG)
- Rogers Corp. (ROG)
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