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Mar 12, 2018
The "Luck" and "Randomness" of Index Funds
If the year-to-year performance of active funds relative to index funds can be considered “random,” so then is the year-to-year performance of index funds relative to active funds, regardless of fees and expenses. Image shown: page 1 of 14.
Jan 19, 2018
Brewing the Next Dividend Aristocrat
Image Source: Starbucks. Most income-minded investors would love to find the next Dividend Aristocrat before it earns such a title, but many continue to focus on the stars of the past instead of working to identify up and coming dividend track records, which often carry higher dividend growth rates than the most established Dividend Aristocrats.
Dec 19, 2017
Video: Quants! You're NOT Measuring VALUE and Nelson's Theory of Universal Value
President of Investment Research Brian Nelson defines the concept of universal value and shows how quantitative statistical methods are inextricably linked to those of fundamental, financial, business-model related analysis. Value does not exist in respective process vacuums! Value is universal. Find out why. Running time: ~10 minutes.
Nov 26, 2017
How to Think About Corporate Tax Reform
Image Source: DonkeyHotey. Donald Trump and team are working hard to “Make America Great Again,” and lowering tax rates on corporations is a key initiative. Nobody knows for sure whether such efforts will come to fruition, but knowing how to use our research and understanding the fair value estimate range puts you ahead of the crowd, if it hasn’t already.
May 18, 2017
Brazil: Sorry For Your Losses
The Brazilian equity markets are in free fall.
May 4, 2017
Valuentum’s 3 Breakthroughs in the Field of Finance and More
Valuentum's President Brian Nelson pauses for a picture before speaking at the CFA Society of Houston in March 2017. Let’s cover Valuentum’s 3 major breakthroughs in the field of finance. The first one is big and may challenge you to rethink everything you think you know about investing.
Jan 24, 2017
McDonald’s: Buyback-Driven Earnings Growth and Faltering US Comps
McDonald’s shares continue to plow ahead as if nothing is wrong. Consolidated sales fell, net earnings dropped, US comps faltered, and all of the company’s EPS performance was buyback driven during the fourth quarter, results released January 23. The company is trading at 22 times trailing earnings and holds a sizable net debt position.
Oct 28, 2016
Examining Same-Store Sales in the Restaurant Industry
Calendar third quarter results have varied across the restaurant space. Let’s dig in to the trends that are setting some players apart from the rest.
Sep 29, 2016
Restaurant Traffic – What’s Going On?
The restaurant industry has been feeling pain lately as a result of reports of poor traffic and consumer spending trends. Is this just a blip or the beginning of something more ominous?
Jul 28, 2016
McDonald’s Menu Initiatives Slipping
This isn’t the first time you’ve heard us question sustainable growth related to McDonald’s turnaround plan. Slowing comparable store sales expansion and restaurant industry weakness have now gotten investors on board. Will things get worse?


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