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To help users find the Stocks that our research has determined is the most "Favorable", we have installed a "Color Signals" System that uses color on our Stock Lists. The 30 columns of Fundamental and Technical Data on the Stock Lists are each highlighted in GREEN for "Favorable", YELLOW for Neutral and RED for "Un-Favorable" so the user can easily see which Stocks to consider to purchase by looking for Stocks with columns of GREEN highlights.
Total Score
Here is where we combine all the Scores from the Fundamental and Technical data points. It is important to have both good Fundamental and Technical data which is why we combine the two elements to arrive at the Stock's current Score.
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Volume
This is the most recent 1 day's trading Volume for the Stock.Low Volume Stocks are not considered to be Favorable as the spread between the bid and ask could be large since there would be little liquidity. Therefore it is considered to be more favorable for Stocks to have larger trading Volume. Lower Volume Stocks may also have larger down drafts when shareholders wish to sell the stock as there would not be enough interest in the Stock to support it.
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Current Value Above Current Price
This is one of the most useful calculations to review. Every day, the current " Value " of each Stock expressed in Price is calculated using several data points. Since this calculated " Value " is what the current Price of the Stock should be, Stocks trading ABOVE the Current " Value " are considered to be expensive and Stock's trading BELOW the Current " Value " are considered to be cheap. The larger the percentage that the Current " Value " is ABOVE the Current Price, the better.
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Rates of Return
Here the Stock's Current Price is compared to it's Price 1 day ago, 1 week ago, 30 days ago and Year To Date. Stocks that are already going up in Price over the periods of time listed means something is favorable and is causing investors and traders to purchase the Stock. If all the data points are Favorable, then the Stock looks attractive as reflected by it's Rates of Return. It is also useful to compare the Stock's Rate of Return vs. The Rates of Return of the Dow, S&P and NASDAQ listed at the top of the column for the same time periods.
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Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share is calculated as Net Income minus Dividends on Preferred Stock divided by the Average Outstanding Shares and is often considered to be the single most important variable in determining a Stock's Price. This Fundamental data point is the 12 month Earnings forecast at the end of last year and the forecast each quarter this year. We compare the current 12 month Earnings forecast as of today vs. The forecast at the end of last year to arrive at a % change. The higher the positive percent, the better, as this indicates that the Stock is gaining Earnings per Share vs last year and should be able to move higher in Price as the Earnings forecast continues in increase.
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Price to Earnings Ratio
Price to Earnings Ratio is calculated as the Stock's Current Price divided by it's Earnings per Share and is often known as the "Price Multiple" or "Earnings Multiple". A high P/E Ratio suggests that investors are expecting higher earnings growth in the future compared to Stocks with a lower P/E Ratio. It is more useful to compare the Stock's P/E Ratio with other Stock's P/E in the same Industry. The P/E Ratio shows how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of Earnings. As example, if a Stock was trading at a P/E Ratio of 20, Investors are willing to pay $20 for every $1 of current Earnings. Stocks with lower P/E Ratios than other Stocks in the same Industry would be considered in-expensive as long as other data points were favorable.
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Earnings Growth Rate
The Growth Rate of Earnings is expressed using 12 Month Forecast Earnings per Share, Dividends as % of Earnings, Forecast Rate of Return of the Stock and Perpetual Rate of Earnings Growth. Without going into details, the formula states that today's Price of a Stock equals the present value of all expected future dividends and calculates the Earning Growth Rate assuming Dividends are constant. If the Earnings Growth Rate increases, remembering that Dividends are constant, then the Price of the Stock should increase. Here we compare today's Earning Growth Rate with last years looking for increases.
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Sales Growth Rate
The Growth Rate of Sales is expressed using the Growth of the Annual Sales as compared to the previous Sales for the same period. Since we are comparing the Growth Rate, not just the actual Sales number, it is important to know that increases in the Growth Rate is much more indiciative3 of favorable Sales patterns. Here we compare today's Sales Growth Rate with last year's, looking for increases.
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Current Price vs. Moving Averages
Many Technician's follow a Stock's Current Price as it relates to the Stock Price's 5. 10. 20. 100 and 200 day Moving Average. It is considered Favorable if the Current Price is ABOVE the Moving Averages and many watch for the Stock to Trade ABOVE the 200 day Moving Average as a positive sign for further upward Price movement.
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Current Volume vs. Moving Averages
Many Technician's follow a Stock's Current Volume as it relates to the Stock's 5. 10 and 20 day Volume Moving Average. It is considered Favorable if the Current Volume is ABOVE the Moving Averages and many watch for the Stock to Trade ABOVE the 20 day Moving Average as a positive sign for further upward Price movement.
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