Frank - Covestor

We think Cascade could justify much higher prices (CASC, MDY)

Author: Capital Ideas Covestor models: Macro Plus Income and ETF Only Disclosures: Long CASC, MDY Recent price action is eerily reminiscent of June 2010. As the margin calls continue and liquidation forces prices below support levels, all the talk is turning to the head and shoulders break down of the market averages. This, ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 16 Aug 2011
Hartford Financial announces $500 million share buyback (HIG, LNC)

Author: Mark Holder Covestor model: Net Payout Yields, Opportunistic Arbitrage and Opportunistic Arbitrage - Long Only Disclosure: Long HIG, LNC Hartford Financial (NYSE: HIG) reported earnings basically in line with expectations following the tornado disasters in the US during Q2. More importantly though, HIG announced plans for a $500M share buyback equaling approximately 5% ... read more

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Positions Frank on 16 Aug 2011
We know we're in a hyperinflationary environment - KC Capital Management

Author: Beau Wolinsky, KC Capital Management Covestor model: Quantitative ETF Disclosures: None Coming out of July, I wanted to position myself long rather than short because I felt like we had an excellent earnings season, and in early August we saw the market tumble due to silence by the rating agencies who refused to ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 16 Aug 2011
It's times like this when I'm grateful to be small - J. Linnemeier (CHT)

Author: John Linnemeier Covestor model: Opportunistic and Adventurous Disclosures: Long CHT The market seems to be going south big time. At this point I'm mostly in cash, though I'm still holding Chunghwa Telecom Co. (NYSE: CHT) which has held up pretty well. If it flashes a sell signal I'll get rid of it as ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
Michael Arold: Equity Put/Call ratio shows investors finally getting bearish

Author: Michael Arold Covestor model: Technical Swing Disclosures: None It sounds obvious in the light of recent stock market declines, but bearishness is finally showing up in the sentiment indicators I am following. That was different at the beginning of August. The equity put/call ratio is now moving into "panic territory", which is ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
Here's why I'm particularly bullish on Gold and Silver (GLD, SLV)

Author: Peter Kurata Covestor model: Smart Money Disclosures: Long GLD, SLV The week of 7/25 was brutal, with heavy selling occurring on 4 out of 5 days. This capped off an ugly month of trading which whipsawed up and down, creating an almost perfect “M” pattern. The soap opera surrounding the on again, off ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
We like companies that raise dividends and generate healthy cash flows (JNK)

Author: Bill Deshurko, 401 Advisor Covestor model: Dividend and Income Plus Disclosures: None Now that we are in the post DCLD (Debt Ceiling Limit Debate) era, it’s probably a good idea to assess the portfolio, as fundamentals may actually start to matter going forward. The most recent ISM report was absolutely dismal, and ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 15 Aug 2011
Deep dives on MLPs in pursuit of excess returns - BGG MLP Research (EPB, WES, PAA)

Brand Grounds is the founder of Humble, Texas based BGG MLP Research, LLC, an investment firm which performs proprietary research on master limited partnerships (MLPs), oil and gas royalty trusts, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The firm was formed in 2011 with the objective of investing in these asset classes. BGG MLP Research ... read more

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Manager Spotlight Frank on 12 Aug 2011
We won't let a market correction deter us from the producers that supply the developing world - BSG&L Financial

Author: Ben Dickey, BSG&L Financial Services LLC Covestor model: Pure Growth and Growth Plus Income Disclosures: None The US economy dramatically slowed in the last quarter. With the first quarter of 2011 being revised down to 0.4% growth, the economy is close to stalling. I still believe that the US economy will stay slow, ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 12 Aug 2011
This is why I believe in diversification - Shine Financial Services

Author: Kevin Shine, Shine Financial Services Covestor model: Asset Allocation Disclosures: None Well, it looks like the government has once again delayed the day of reckoning for their enormous liabilities. I say “liabilities,” while the news only headlines “debt,” since Social Security and healthcare are future obligations but not part of the national debt. At ... read more

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Manager Commentary Frank on 12 Aug 2011