Introduction Investors usually hate it when they buy a stock and the price goes down. However, being upset with a price drop is not always the appropriate response. There are situations where a price drop is a disaster, and there are times where a price drop is a gift. This is a distinction that relates …
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How Do I Screen For Stocks Where The Price Is Below The Orange Line?
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from Premium Subscribers to F.A.S.T. Graphs™ is: how do I screen for stocks where the price is below the orange line? Therefore, I have prepared this video in order to offer several techniques that can accomplish the task of identifying stocks whose price is below the …
The Active versus Passive Performance Debate Is Nonsensical
Introduction One of the most hotly contested debates in finance is the argument over which is better – active or passive investing. Moreover, this debate has spurred numerous academic studies that claim to identify whether passive outperforms active investing or vice versa. As a result, the current popular opinion suggests that passive outperforms active investing …
Happy 8th Birthday Bull Market! Has the S&P 500 Become Dangerously Overvalued?
Introduction According to an article in Quartz today, March 9, 2017, marks the 8th birthday of the US bull market which started on March 9, 2009. According to the article, this is the 2nd longest and 4th strongest bull market in history for the S&P 500. However, before we celebrate too excessively, we should pause …
Analyzing MLPs with F.A.S.T. Graphs™
Introduction What is the best metric to use to analyze the value of MLPs with F.A.S.T. Graphs™? This is one of the more common questions we receive from subscribers. With this “Helpful Hints” video we will offer our specific views on attempting to discern the fair value of an MLP utilizing the fundamentals analyzer software …
Broadcom, Limited: Exceptional Growth at a Reasonable Price-With A Dividend Kicker
Investment Thesis Broadcom Limited (AVGO) has historically been, and is expected to continue to be a growth stock. On the other hand, the company is also an attractive dividend growth stock as well. The combination of high growth and above-average dividend yield is rare. This becomes especially intriguing when you consider that their cash flow …
Choosing Common Stocks That Make Sense for Your Retirement Portfolio: Part 2
Introduction Choosing the most appropriate stocks for the common stock portion of your retirement portfolio is vitally important. In part 1 of this series found here I presented the 6 broad categories of stocks (businesses) that renowned mutual fund manager Peter Lynch presented in his best-selling book “One Up On Wall Street.” I contend that …
Five Fast Growing Dividend Stocks vs. Five Fast Growing Growth Stocks Paying No Dividends
Introduction This article will review 10 fast growing stocks that we feel are in the sweet spot for investors interested in above average total return. In order to be considered a fast-growing company, the stock has to have demonstrated a consistent rate of change of earnings growth of between 15%-25%. We consider this the sweet …