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Chicago, IL – July 06, 2017 - Stocks in this week’s article include Owens Corning (NYSE: OC – Free Report ), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL – Free Report ), Sotheby's (NYSE: BID – Free Report ), SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW – Free Report ) and Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) (NASDAQ: MCHP – Free Report ).
Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research:
Move the Driehaus Way: Buy These 5 Momentum Stocks
Investors with higher risk tolerance generally strive to use strategies that help in scooping up awesome returns mainly from momentum stocks. Using the "buy high and sell higher" principle, Richard Driehaus formulated a strong momentum strategy. Driehaus’s pioneering momentum investing earned him a place in the Barron’s All-Century Team.
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% returns 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 7,809 stocks to only 11.
Here are five of the 11 stocks:
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC – Free Report ) is a producer and seller of glass fiber reinforcements. Owens Corning has a Momentum Score of ‘A’ and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 29.8%.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL – Free Report ) is an air transportation services provider. United Continental Holdings has a Momentum Score of ‘A’ and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 5.6%.
Sotheby's (NYSE:BID – Free Report ) is an auctioneer of authenticated fine art, decorative art, jewellery, wine, and collectibles. Sotheby's has a Momentum Score of ‘A’ and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 19.2%.
SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW – Free Report ) is an operator of a regional airline. SkyWest has a Momentum Score of ‘B’ and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 13.8%.
Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP – Free Report ) is a specialized semiconductor products manufacturer and seller. Microchip Technology has a Momentum Score of ‘B’ and an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 12.9%.
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