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Make ROIC Great Again

As tireless advocates for the importance of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), we’ve been encouraged to see a growing appreciation for the metric. Unfortunately, many investors may be relying on flawed calculations of ROIC.
by Sam McBride
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Danger Zone: Tuesday Morning (TUES)

Any brick and mortar retailer carries some risk in this environment, but investors who really want exposure to this sector should look for higher quality companies than TUES. Other retailers have superior profitability metrics, better branding and e-commerce capabilities, and a cheaper valuation. The only reason to touch TUES is to short it.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
New Constructs
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The Naughty and Nice List for Retail ETFs

The holiday season is upon us, which means all eyes are going to be on the retail sector for the next few weeks. One-fifth of all retail spending in the U.S. happens during the holidays. For some retailers the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can account for 40% of their yearly revenue. ETFs can be a good, low cost way to get exposure to the retail sector.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO