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Chicago, IL – October 12, 2017 - Stocks in this week’s article Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE: KORS – Free Report), Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM – Free Report), KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM – Free Report), Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX – Free Report) and Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO – Free Report).
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Believe in Driehaus Strategy and Buy These 5 Momentum Stocks
Investors, who generally have a high-risk appetite, focus on momentum stocks to eke out strong gains. In this context, Richard Driehaus’ investing strategy, which is based on the “buy high and sell higher" principle. Driehaus earned a place in Barron’s All-Century Team following the success of the investing strategy.
The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) proved that the strategy has the potential to offer high returns. AAII’s portfolio, which was developed following the strategy, returned 13.5% and 18.1% in the five- and 10-year time frames, respectively, compared with -1.1% and 4.2% gains registered by the S&P 500. Thus investors with a high risk appetite may opt for this strategy to boost their portfolio returns.
A Detailed Look into the Driehaus Strategy
Regarding the strategy, Driehaus once said: “I would much rather invest in a stock that’s increasing in price and take the risk that it may begin to decline than invest in a stock that’s already in a decline and try to guess when it will turn around.” In line with this insight, AAII took into account the percentage 50-day moving average as one of the key criteria before creating a portfolio following Driehaus’ philosophy.
It is calculated by dividing the numerator (month-end price minus 50-day moving average of month-end price) by the 50-day moving average of the month-end price. Another momentum indicator – positive relative strength – has also been included in this strategy. A positive percentage 50-day moving average indicates that the stock is trading at a price higher than its 50-day moving average level, indicating an uptrend.
Moreover, AAII found that Driehaus primarily focuses on strong earnings growth rates and impressive earnings projections to pick potential outperformers. Companies with a strong history of beating estimates are also given importance in this strategy, which was made to provide better returns over the long term.
Screening Parameters
In order to make the strategy more profitable, we have considered only those stocks that have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a Momentum Score of A or B. Our research shows that stocks with a Style Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 offer the best upside potential.
• Zacks Rank equal to #1
(Only Strong Buy rated stocks can get through. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.)
• Last 5-year average EPS growth rates above 2%
(Strong EPS growth history ensures improving business)
• Trailing 12 month EPS growth higher than 0 and industry median
(Higher EPS growth compared to the industry average indicates superior stocks)
• Last four-quarter average EPS surprise greater than 5%
(Positive EPS surprise indicates potential)
• Positive % 50-day moving average and relative strength over 4 weeks
(High % 50-day moving average and relative strength signal uptrend)
• Momentum Score equal to or less than B
(Favorable momentum score indicates that it is ideal to take advantage of the momentum with the highest probability of success)
These few parameters have narrowed down the universe of over 7,863 stocks to only 11.
Here are five of the 11 stocks:
Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE: KORS – Free Report) is a retailer of branded women’s apparel and accessories, and men’s apparel. The company has a Momentum Score of A and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 11.5%.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM – Free Report) is a health and well-being company. The company has a Momentum Score of A and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 7.2%.
KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM – Free Report) is a manufacturer and seller of passive electronic components. The company has a Momentum Score of B and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 64.8%.
Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX – Free Report) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of railroad freight car equipment. The company has a Momentum Score of B and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 11.4%.
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO – Free Report) is a designer, manufacturer and seller of recreational vehicles. The company has a Momentum Score of B and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 11.9%.
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