November 5, 20130Comments

Proof Is In Performance Through 3Q13

There are many ways to define the quality and merit of equity research. One measure stands tallest: performance of stock recommendations. And by that measure, New Constructs’ research is of very high quality. See our latest Proof Is In Performance Thru 3Q13 Report for more details.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

August 1, 20130Comments

How To Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds

There are at least 146 different Information Technology mutual funds and at least 632 mutual funds across all sectors. Do investors need that many choices? How different can the mutual funds be?

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 29, 20130Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Style ETFs

Picking from the multitude of style ETFs is a daunting task. There are as many as 42 in any given style and at least 223 ETFs across all styles.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 25, 20130Comments

3Q Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds – by Style – Recap

Each quarter, we provide the most comprehensive review of equity ETFs and mutual funds available. We review the Best & Worst ETFs and Mutual Funds by sector and style. This article provides quick access to all our 3Q reports on Style funds.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 23, 20131Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Small Cap Value Style

The Small Cap Value style ranks twelfth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 14 ETFs and 262 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value style as of July 19, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 23, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Small Cap Blend Style

The Small Cap Blend style ranks eleventh out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 23 ETFs and 639 mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend style as of July 18, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 18, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs and Mutual Funds: All Cap Value Style

he All Cap Value style ranks sixth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of two ETFs and 249 mutual funds in the All Cap Value style as of July 17, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 15, 20132Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Energy Sector

The Energy sector ranks eighth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 18 ETFs and 63 mutual funds in the Energy sector as of July 10, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 15, 20131Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Telecom Sector

The Telecom sector ranks seventh out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 4 ETFs and 13 mutual funds in the Telecom sector as of July 10, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 15, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Utilities Sector

he Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 8 ETFs and 33 mutual funds in the Utilities sector as of July 10, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 15, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Financials Sector

The Financials sector ranks tenth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 44 ETFs and 234 mutual funds in the Financials sector as of July 10, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 12, 20131Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Materials Sector

The Materials sector ranks sixth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 10 ETFs and 15 mutual funds in the Materials sector as of July 9, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 12, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Consumer Discretionary Sector

The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks fifth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 17 ETFs and 27 mutual funds in the Consumer Discretionary sector as of July 9, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 11, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Industrials Sector

The Industrials sector ranks third out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 16 ETFs and 18 mutual funds in the Industrials sector as of July 9, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 11, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Information Technology Sector

The Information Technology sector ranks second out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 27 ETFs and 155 mutual funds in the Information Technology sector as of July 8, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 11, 20130Comments

Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds: Consumer Staples Sector

The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Attractive rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 9 ETFs and 9 mutual funds in the Consumer Staples sector as of July 8, 2013.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO

July 10, 20130Comments

Sector Rankings For ETFs & Mutual Funds

At the outset of the 3Q2013, only the Consumer Staples sector earns an Attractive rating. My sector ratings are based on the aggregation of my fund ratings for every ETF and mutual fund in each sector.

by David Trainer, Founder & CEO