Global Groups
Group Models: Info Tech Tops Domestic, Financials Tops Global
Both models (particularly domestic) have a number of Attractive rated Information Technology groups and no Unattractive rated Tech groups. Financials’ domination of the Global Attractive range continues.
Group Models Agree On Energy & Materials
But Information Technology rises to the top of the Domestic model, while the trend of Financials domination in the Global model remains intact.
Domestic and Global Group Models: Strong Agreement On Financials
Our Domestic Scores have five Financials groups rating Attractive; these same five industry groups are Attractive in our Global model. In total, seven Financials groups rank Attractive in the Global model, with insurance groups looking particularly Attractive.
Global Groups 3.0
Some steps are being taken to enhance our Global Group framework. This process, which was formally launched in late 2006, is the basis for our Leuthold Global Industries Fund.
Country Alpha From Global Group Scores? You Better Believe It!
When clients ask about our country views, we suggest they take a look at our global group work because our Global Group Scores are capable of capturing country alpha!
Expanded Global Groups Coverage: Improving Our Ability To Recognize Global Group Trends
In January we expanded our Global Group universe from 67 to 92 groups. We believe these modifications enhance our ability to identify and track important leadership trends, and allow us to target portfolio exposures with greater accuracy.
All Was Not Lost In Stocks' Lost Decade
There’s much more to “the market” than the S&P 500.
Update On Leuthold's Global Groups
Leuthold’s equity portfolios—and especially our global portfolio—have capitalized on the past few months’ surge in commodities and other basic industries.
Leuthold Global Groups: Forgetting About Borders
This month’s “Of Special Interest” focuses on our new global equities investment research product which was derived from our quantitative Group Selection (GS) Score framework for assessing domestic equity industry groups.
A Look In The Rearview Mirror...The Best And Worst Of Our Research In 2006
Our annual “Look In The Rearview Mirror”, a critical examination of the research in 2006...the good and the bad.
Introducing Leuthold's Global Groups: A New Tool For Identifying Global Leadership Trends
Look for upcoming In Focus Special Research Study, which will introduce the Leuthold Group’s new Global Equity Group analysis. This new product will feature market commentary and analysis, along with Global Group Selection Scores on 67 global industry groups.
View From The North Country
Despite the stronger stock market, there continues to be a healthy degree of bearish sentiment prevalent in today’s market.
View From The North Country
Everybody sure hates the Homebuilders. However, contrarians should take note of this month’s analysis of earnings prospects, insider selling/buying, and the outlook for future housing starts. Now is not the time to be bottom fishing here. Nor is it time to be buying oil stocks.
Global Infrastructure: A New Addition to the Equity Portfolio
"Global Infrastructure" seeks to identify companies that will take advantage of expanding capital outlays for these types of projects around the world.