The second component of Joel Greenblatt's "Magic Formula Investing" (MFI), Earnings Yield represents a better way of measuring the valuation of a stock. This article tells you why as well as how it's calculated for MFI purposes. Read More...[More...]

Note: none of these I captured due to QuoteTracker beta update literally wiping out my entire setup. I spent my morning and afternoon rebuilding, restoring, emailing tech support - very annoying. Had to happen on one of the best days. AHD, FLOW, CHRT, AGM, DM, TYPE, HW, CIT, GKK, BFRM, MOT, MNTG and more, but lets [...]

I play basketball on Tuesday’s so my posting tends to be late on these days. Welcome new feed readers and twitter followers. Right near the open I started playing some stocks of my latest scan: AKNS, FTK, MPG, LCC, LEN, GFI, LF, SGY At the open I bought the crap that was up and I tweeted the buys. [...]

During the week of inactivity (a.k.a. vacation) I had time to reflect on the year that was 2008. If I had to describe 2008 in one word it would definitely be historic and shocking. OK that’s more than one word. Historic 2008 will long be remembered as the year in which large institutions disappeared in the matter [...]

In a down market, dividend paying stocks can provide hefty yields in addition to stock price appreciation. Here are the most attractive dividend payers in the Magic Formula Investing screen today. Read More...[More...]

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