Tag: finance
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Up 70% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 01/02/2025

The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio has achieved a 70% return from 2023-2025, surpassing its benchmark, BSMAX, by 44%. The portfolio consists of 17 stocks, updated bi-weekly, utilizing multiple strategies focusing on EPS, ROE, and relative strength. Backtests show it outperformed benchmarks in 15 of 19 years tested.
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December 2024 – Model Stock Portfolios Outperformance increases

All Model Portfolios outperformed their benchmarks for 2023-2024, led by Quant Alpha’s impressive 144% return. Other portfolios also showed significant gains: BI-Weekly Swings at 68%, Small Cap Discoveries at 73%, and CANSLIM Growth at 49%. Despite a market sell-off, five portfolios improved their relative performances.
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Up 67% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – December 2024

The Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio has significantly outperformed its benchmark, the IJR, with a 67% increase since early 2023, 45% ahead of the benchmark. Recent updates included the addition of seven stocks and the removal of five, bringing the total to 16 stocks. Backtesting shows consistent outperformance across most years.
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Up 65% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 12/19/2024

The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio has achieved a remarkable 65% growth in 2023-2024, surpassing its benchmark BSMAX by 45%. Updated bi-weekly, it now holds 16 stocks, incorporating three distinct strategies focusing on mid, small, and micro-cap stocks. Recent adjustments included adding three stocks and removing eight. Backtesting indicates consistent historical outperformance.
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Up 46% – Large Cap Stalwarts Update – December 2024

The Model Portfolio Large Cap Stalwarts has outperformed its RSP benchmark by 19%, with a 46% increase since its inception in 2023. Recent updates included the addition of five stocks and removal of six. The portfolio generally outperformed the RSP in 12 out of 19 backtested years, with notable successes.
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Up 78% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 12/05/2024

The BI-Weekly Swings Model Portfolio was updated with five new stocks added and five removed, maintaining 21 stocks total. Since its inception in 2023, the portfolio has risen 78%, outperforming the BSMAX benchmark by 42%. Various strategies focus on mid, small, and micro-cap stocks, showing consistent strong performance.
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November 2024 Summary – Outperformance increases

All Model Portfolios have exceeded their benchmarks for the 2023-2024 period, showing impressive gains. The Quant Alpha’s Portfolio leads with over 165% growth, outperforming its benchmark by 136%. Active stocks like POWL and ANF have significantly contributed to this outperformance. Other portfolios also performed well, with the BI-Weekly Swings up 77%, Small Cap Discoveries up…
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Up 72% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 11/21/2024

The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings, updated on 11/21/2024, added and removed six stocks, maintaining a total of 21. It has achieved a remarkable 72% increase from 2023-2024, outperforming the BSMAX benchmark by 39%. The portfolio uses a blend of strategies focused on various stock caps and key financial metrics.
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Up 58% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – November 2024

The Model Portfolio Small Cap Discoveries was updated to include three new stocks while removing ten, resulting in a total of 14 stocks. The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark IJR significantly, with a 58% increase for 2023-2024. Notable transactions included HRTG, which was removed after a 121% gain.
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Up 46% – Large Cap Stalwarts Update – November 2024

The Model Portfolio Large Cap Stalwarts was updated this weekend. New Adds of 7 stocks were made and 6 Removals of stocks were made. All prices are as of 11/08/2024. A total of 18 stocks are in the Portfolio now. Add – APH, BLK, GRMN, NTRS, PGR, SYF, ZBRA Remove – CPT, DVA, EXPE, HCA,…
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Up 76% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 11/07/2024

The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings updated on 11/07/2024, adding and removing six stocks, now comprising 21 in total. It boasts a 76% gain since 2023, outperforming its benchmark BSMAX by 44%. The portfolio employs three strategies focusing on EPS and ROE metrics for stock selection and has historically excelled in backtests.
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October 2024 Summary – Outperformance increases

All Model Portfolios are ahead of their respective benchmarks for the 2023-2024 period. The Quant Alpha’s is now up over 113% for 2023-2024 and continues to destroy its benchmark EQAL by 93%. This is a substantial increase in outperformance since last month. Active outperformers POWL, ANF , APP and CLS account for some of this…
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Up 71% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 10/24/2024

The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings was updated with five new stock additions and five removals, totaling 21 stocks. It has achieved a 71% return for 2023-2024, outperforming the BSMAX benchmark by 45%. Various strategies incorporating EPS and ROE are employed, with notable past performance across multiple years.
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Up 59% – Small Cap Discoveries Portfolio Update – October 2024

The Small Cap Discoveries Model Portfolio was updated with three new stock additions and removals, totaling 21 stocks. The portfolio has significantly outperformed the IJR benchmark with a 59% gain for 2023-2024. Notable stocks include HRTG and HBB, which rose 90% and 82%, respectively.
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Up 39% – Large Cap Stalwarts Update – October 2024

The Model Portfolio Large Cap Stalwarts received updates this weekend, with six new stocks added (CCL, CF, EXPE, IP, NTAP, PODD) and four removed (CHRW, HWM, STX, UHS), totaling 17 stocks. As of 10/15/2024, the portfolio has risen 39% since its 2023 inception, outperforming the S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF benchmark by 13%. Backtests show…
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Up 68% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 10/11/2024

The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings was updated on 10/11/2024, adding and removing five stocks, resulting in a total of 21 stocks. The portfolio has recorded a 68% increase since 2023, outperforming its benchmark BSMAX by 42%. It employs three strategies focusing on Mid Cap, Small Cap, and Micro Cap stocks, utilizing criteria like EPS and…
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Up 68% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 09/25/24

The Model Portfolio BI-Weekly Swings was updated this morning. New Adds of 5 stocks were made and Removals of 5 stocks were made. All prices are as of 09/25/2024. A total of 21 stocks are in the Portfolio. The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio is up 68% 2023-2024 and is 43% ahead of its benchmark BSMAX. The BI-Weekly…
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Up 32% – Large Cap Stalwarts Update – September 2024

The Model Portfolio Large Cap Stalwarts updated, adding 6 stocks and removing 5. With a total of 15 stocks and outperformance over the RSP benchmark, it’s up 32% since 2023. The backtest outperformed the benchmark in 12 out of 19 years. For more details, refer to the live scorecard and consult financial professionals before making…
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Up 66% – BI-Weekly Swings Update – 09/11/24

The BI-Weekly Swings Portfolio was updated with 8 new stocks and 8 removals, bringing the total to 21 stocks. It has outperformed its benchmark BSMAX by 45%, totaling a 66% increase from 2023-2024. The portfolio is comprised of 3 strategies and has shown consistent outperformance in backtests, notably in 2016.
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August 2024 Summary – Outperformance continues

In August 2024, stock market indexes had mixed results. All model portfolios exceeded their benchmarks, with Quant Alpha’s leading at 79%, while other portfolios also showed strong performance, beating their respective benchmarks. This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
