2007 Article Archive
December 2007
This New Fund Offers Exposure to One of the Hottest Sectors Around
The DaxGlobal Agribusiness Index is up +87% in the past year. Until recently
there was no way to profit from this move, but thanks to Van Eck, there is now.
Profits to Rise +20% a Year at Expeditors International (EXPD)
This firm is the leader in the non-asset-based freight business. It acts as a
transportation broker, allowing EXPD to take part in the international shipping
boom without the overhead of owning and operating huge fleets.
If Emerging Markets Cool, You'll Want Share of this New ETF
We all know emerging markets have been hot. But if you think a slowing U.S.
economy will temper future growth abroad, this ETF is for you.
November 2007
Profit from a +200% Increase in the
Market for GPS Devices with Garmin (GRMN)
Thanks to its 50% share of the market for personal navigation devices, Garmin
could continue its meteoric rise.
Mid-Cap
Growth -- The Single Best-Performing Corner of the Market Over the Past Five
Years
Mid-cap growth stocks have delivered average annual returns of +19%
over the past five years, and that winning streak should continue over the long
haul.
New
Germany Fund Delivers +40% Annual Gains
Germany is home to the largest
economy in all of Europe, and thanks to a series of reforms, the nation is on a
tear. Well placed to profit from that trend, this fund has delivered
eye-catching annual gains in excess of +40%.
Gain
Exposure to an Area of the Market That's Normally Off-Limits to Small Investors
The PowerShares International Listed Private Equity ETF (PFP) invests in a
unique and highly profitable corner of the market -- private equity firms. Over
the last two decades, investments in this unique asset class have delivered
sizzling +14.2% annualized returns.
The Best
Way to Invest in the Red-Hot Metals Sector
Global economic expansion has helped push metals like
copper and gold to fresh highs. Here is a great way to
profit from this trend.
October 2007
After a
Recent Run, Shares of Corning (GLW) Still Offer Great Value
Thanks to the firm's cutting-edge technology, Corning shares
have been on a tear -- but they still trade at a PEG ratio
of only 1.0.
Use this
Fund to Profit from the $150 Billion Market for Luxury Goods
Global wealth is on the rise, as is demand for luxury
goods. Here is how investors can benefit from this trend.
September 2007
Benefit
from China's Expansion with Shares of this Shipping Firm
China's growth has led to a strong rise in shipping
rates, which benefits this well-positioned company.
Double the
S&P with this Unique Fund
Backtesting shows
that this new fund would have more than doubled the S&P 500
over the past decade.
The Best
of Both Worlds: A Firm with an 8.5% Yield and a 40% Discount
This pharmaceutical company has been hit hard in recent
weeks, making it an appealing investment for both income and
value investors.
This
Focused Fund Has Outperformed 80% of its Peer Group
By investing in only a select few of its strongest ideas, this fund has been
able to beat out the vast majority of its competitors.
August 2007
Diebold
(DBD) Offers Growth of Nearly +20% at a Sharp Discount
This leading manufacturer of ATMs is set to grow
earnings at an +18% clip, yet trades 27% below its fair
value.
A Major
Buyback Plan Has Home Depot Ready to Soar
Wall Street loves stock buybacks, and Home Depot has announced
one of the largest in history.
This New
Fund Will Offer a Steady Yield and Foreign Exposure
The newest offering from the growing Wisdom Tree family of funds looks to offer
yield-hungry investors access to the fast-growing emerging markets.
Invest
Alongside George Soros With Shares of Amgen
This firm's' valuation level is appealing -- and many of
today's legendary investors are now piling in.
Recent Winners:
Chile's Growth Paid Off for This Fund
Since being featured in High-Yield Investing,
shares of Chile Fund (CH) have moved sharply higher.
July 2007
Marriott's Reputation for Quality Should Spur Steady Growth
With a name synonymous with quality, Marriott (MAR)
has lifted its earnings per share by +70% in just three years. Even better,
future increases seem very likely.
Recent Winners: Three Income Stocks That Delivered Average Gains of +191%
In under a year, three stocks we profiled in
High-Yield Investing showed gains of +111%, +138%, and +325%.
Recent Winners: Chinese Commodity Stock Delivers Gains of +168%
Nine months ago, Nathan Slaughter profiled this
company in Half-Priced Stocks. Ever since, the stock has skyrocketed,
benefiting readers who took his advice.
June 2007
China's Leading Oil Company is a Foreign Growth and Value Play
With a PEG of just 0.5, "Sinopec" is more than just a
play on energy markets and China -- it's a value play as
well.
Recent Winners: Calling Up +50% Returns
In the August 2006 issue of
High-Yield Investing, Editor Carla Pasternak profiled a
thinly-traded micro-cap company with a 9.6% yield. Let's check back in on that
pick.
This Hot Growth Stock Has Increased Revenues at a +193% Annual Rate
Investors looking for a company trading at a
discount to its phenomenal growth may be interested in shares of this firm.
Recent Winners: Using Warren Buffett's Strategy to Profit
By following in the investing legend's footsteps, we let out readers in on an
undervalued industry that returned big gains over the past year.
May 2007
A
Little-Known Stock with Huge Growth Ahead
This restaurant chain should see enormous
growth in the coming years. With less than 500 locations, the company has plenty
of room to expand --
that's great news for investors who catch
the stock early.
One
Stock that Appeals to Value and Income Investors
This firm has raised its dividends by +27% annually over the past decade -- and
more increases are likely on the horizon. Couple that with its 20% discount to
fair value, and this is a stock that has something for everyone.
April 2007
Recent Winners: Three Firms that are More Profitable than Microsoft
In April 2006, Paul Tracy wrote an
interesting article in his newsletter that
featured firms with stronger margins than
one of the world's most dominant companies
-- Microsoft. Now it's time to look back at his picks, including one that has
gained +25%.
This Monopolistic Firm is Now Trading 25% Below its Fair
Value
Chunghwa Telecom controls 95% of Taiwan's fixed phone lines. It is also the
leading player in the country's cell-phone market. These steady businesses
enable the firm to pay out a 6.3% yield, yet the shares still trade at a sharp
discount to their true worth.
No
Kidding: Children's Place Has Stellar Growth at a Cheap Price
Even with gains of +23% annually over the last three years, PLCE still has a
rock-bottom PEG ratio of 0.8. For this and other reasons, this is definitely a
stock worth exploring.
March 2007
Louisiana-Pacific
Still Offers Great Value for Long-Term Investors
The housing market has weighed on the company, but Warren Buffett's wisdom says
now may be the time to buy.
Discounted
Fast-Food Stocks Offer Some Safety in a Market Downturn
While competition is fierce and margins are thin, fast-food restaurants see
plenty of demand. And no matter the shape of the economy, this demand is stable
and should buoy stock prices for the industry.
February 2007
This
Chinese Stock Has Gained +70%, But Will its Recent Run Continue?
We profiled this stock as a possible China play in one of our recent issues.
Since then, the shares have returned better than +70%, earning a nice gain for
those who invested just a few short months ago.
UPS
vs. FedEx -- Analysis of the Two Giants in Package Delivery
Since their humble
beginnings, both of these companies have gone on to become major players in
their industry. But which one is worthy of your investment dollars?
January 2007
Shares
of Dell Trade 30% Below Fair Value
As growth in the PC market has slowed, investors have punished shares of
this leading company. And while Dell is not the growth story it once was,
the stock is now quite attractive from a value standpoint.
Getting
an Edge With Shuffle Master
Over the past year, the stocks of leading gaming firms have skyrocketed, in part because of optimism surrounding the development of new mega-resorts in the booming Macau market. However, while nearly all of the casino operators have surged, their suppliers have (no pun intended) almost been lost in the shuffle. This is where Shuffle Master comes into play.
