IAS in the News

One Year Ago in IAS: Cummins

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:59:57 -0400

In the April 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Cummins Inc. (Ticker: CMI), a maker of vehicle engines and related components. This large company had revenues in 2011 of $18.0 billion. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers?

The Great Rotation’s Next Twist?

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:08:38 -0400

Early this year we described "The Great Rotation" as the eventual shift of investor money out of bonds and into stocks. As we moved through February and into March, trends supported the theory that such a significant shift is under way.

IAS Mentioned in Wall Street Journal

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:52:09 -0400

In the March 2, 2013 edition of The Wall Street Journal, Mark Hulbert, editor of the Hulbert Financial Digest, touted Investor Advisory Service as one of a limited number of stock-analysis services that provide valuable guidance on stocks that perform well in both bull and bear markets.

One Year Ago in IAS: Gentex

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:48:13 -0400

In the March 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Gentex Corporation (Ticker: GNTX), a maker of automotive components. This midsized company had revenues in 2011 of $1.02 billion. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers

When Should You Sell a Stock Covered by IAS?

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:13:29 -0500

An IAS subscriber recently wrote to ask, “Should I sell a stock in your portfolio when it is no longer below your suggested buy price? Or should I wait till you discontinue coverage on it?”

“The Great Rotation?”

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:14:31 -0500

“The Great Rotation” refers to the eventual shift of investor money out of bonds and into stocks. The concept is that eventually investors’ preference for safety at any cost will give way to greater confidence in the future and a desire to start making money again. Many subscribers might find it hard to believe that there are many Americans willing to accept a return of -1.25% per year after five years by putting their money into a five-year CD paying 1%. The negative return comes from taxes on the paltry interest and an estimated inflation rate of 2% per year. Even worse, the inflation-adjusted, after-tax return on ten-year Treasuries was -1% last summer. The demand for safety was that high.

One Year Ago in IAS: Medidata Solutions

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:02:45 -0500

In the February 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Medidata Solutions (Ticker: MDSO), a maker of software that helps pharmaceutical companies design and operate drug trials. This small company had revenues in 2011 of $184 million. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers?

February 2013 IAS Now Available

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:06:45 -0500

The February 2013 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit the Subscribers area of www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within five business days.

One Year Ago in IAS: Praxair

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:15:48 -0500

In the January 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Praxair (Ticker: PX), a provider of industrial gasses used by manufacturers, chemical companies, energy producers, and food companies. This large company had revenues in 2011 of $11 billion. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers?

IAS Editor-in-Chief To Present at World Money Show

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:04:43 -0500

Investor Advisory Service Editor-in-Chief Douglas Gerlach will be presenting at the World Money Show in Orlando, FL, January 30-February 2, 2013. We'd love to see you there!

IAS Named to 2013 Hulbert Newsletter Honor Roll

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:50:24 -0500

For the fourth year in a row, the Investor Advisory Service has been named to the Hulbert Financial Digest's prestigious Investment Newsletter Honor Roll.

Why Do Maximum Suggested Buy Prices Change from Issue to Issue?

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:02:18 -0500

An Investor Advisory Service subscriber wrote to us recently wondering why the "buy up to" prices of stocks changed from month to month. Here is the answer from our analyst team.

How Does IAS Define "Organic Growth?"

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:33:08 -0500

IAS subscriber Lynn Brown wrote to ask about our definition of "organic growth" and how we consider same-store sales in evaluating companies. Here is analyst Scott Horsburgh's response.

One Year Ago in IAS: Waters Corp.

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:28:00 -0500

In the December 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Waters Corp. (WAT), the chemical equipment maker and service provider. This midsized company had revenues in 2010 of $1.6 billion. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers?

One Year Ago in IAS: Visa, Inc.

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:08:55 -0500

In the November 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended VISA (V), the credit card provider. This large company had revenues in 2010 of $8.065 billion. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was presented to IAS subscribers?

One Year Ago in IAS: St. Jude Medical

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:19:53 -0400

In the October 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended St. Jude Medical, the medical equipment maker. This large company had revenues in 2010 of $5.1 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of more than 18% since 2001. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since that time?

Changes to Year-End 2012 IAS Publication Schedule

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:27:00 -0400

All Investor Advisory Service subscribers should be aware of a few changes in the publication schedule for the remainder of 2012.

Why Is the Market Advancing?

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:53:36 -0400

With all the doom and gloom, one would think this has been a pretty bad year for the market. With a contentious election, daily coverage of the European crisis, and word of slowing growth in China, investors seem to be throwing in the towel and sitting on their hands.

One Year Ago in IAS: eBay

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:14:00 -0400

In the September 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended eBay, the well-known online auction and e-commerce site. This large company had revenues in 2010 of $9.1 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of more than 31% since 2002. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since that time?

October 2012 IAS Published for Subscribers

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:49:23 -0400

The October 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within three business days.

Investor Advisory Service Editor Doug Gerlach On WallStreetWeek.com

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:53:52 -0400

Investor Advisory Service Editor-in-Chief Doug Gerlach recently did a Skype interview with WallStreetWeek.com to discuss the IAS's award-winning performance and some current stock ideas.

One Year Ago in IAS: Coach

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:53:20 -0400

In the July 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Coach, the maker of handbags and fashion accessories. This midsized company had revenues in 2010 of $4.1 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of more than 25% since 2002. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since that time?

IAS Featured in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:13:58 -0400

In the October 2012 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, the Investor Advisory Service and its solid performance record was featured in an article entitled "Where to Get the Best Stock Research."

IAS Beats the Market Consistently for 15 Years

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:53:49 -0400

The Hulbert Financial Digesthas updated its long-term performance ratings for the newsletters it follows as of June 30, 2012. There is great news for Investor Advisory Service subscribers in the report!

September 2012 Investor Advisory Service Available for Subscribers

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:47:45 -0400

The September 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit the Subscribers area of www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within three business days.

One Year Ago in IAS: Align Technology

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:41:50 -0400

In the August 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service, we recommended Align Technology, the maker of innovative orthodontic products. This small company had revenues in 2010 of $387 million, and had grown sales at an annualized rate of 25.0% since 2001. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

A Revised IAS User Guide Is Available

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:46:06 -0400

We have just released a revised edition of How to Use the Investor Advisory Service, required reading for subscribers and those interested in IAS.

August/September 2012 Interim Update Published for Subscribers

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:01:51 -0400

We have published a special Interim Update of the Investor Advisory Service with news items from companies that have been announced since the publication of the August 2012 issue.

August 2012 Issue of the Investor Advisory Service Is Published

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:11:40 -0400

The August 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within three business days.

It's Déjà Vu All Over Again

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:33:06 -0400

Déjà vu is the phrase that best describes the U.S. stock market around this time of year.

July 2012 Investor Advisory Service Published with 3 New Stock Ideas

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:04:21 -0400

The July 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within three business days.

The Pain in Spain

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:12:24 -0400

For whatever reason, it seems that spring is the time for a global event to unnerve the stock market. In 2012, this event is the admission by Spain that most of its banking system is insolvent.

One Year Ago in IAS: LKQ Corporation

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:54:47 -0400

In the June 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service, we recommended LKQ Corporation, a nationwide supplier of "alternative" replacement automobile parts. This midsized company had revenues in 2010 of $2.47 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of 34.8% since 2001. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

June 2012 Investor Advisory Service Published with 3 Buys and 2 Sells

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:08:17 -0400

The June 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available online for subscribers. To access the issue, please visit www.investoradvisoryservice.com. Print subscribers should expect to receive their issues by U.S. Mail within three business days.

Using the PEG Ratio to Value Stocks

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:18:29 -0400

One of the ways that our analysts and investors evaluate the valuation of a stock is to compare its Current Price/Earnings Ratio to the company's projected Earnings per Share growth rate. This comparison is known as the PEG Ratio.

One Year Ago in IAS: Abbott Labs

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:10:08 -0400

In the May 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Abbott Labs, a maker of a broad line of healthcare products and pharmaceuticals. This large company had revenues in 2010 of $35.1 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of more than 8% since 2001. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

May/June 2012 Interim Update Hot Off the Press

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:45:29 -0400

We have just published a special Interim Update of the Investor Advisory Service with company news items that have been announced since the publication of the May 2012 issue.

May 2012 Investor Advisory Service Published

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:53:14 -0400

The May 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available. Subscribers may log in at http://www.investoradvisoryservice.com/Subscribers.aspx to access the issue.

Fastest Growing Stocks Covered by the Investor Advisory Service

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:32:12 -0400

Our primary focus in seeking out stocks for the Investor Advisory Service is for capital appreciation that results from the growth of companies' earnings over the long-term. Here is a look at some of the fastest growing companies currently covered by IAS, as seen in the April 2012 issue.

Alert: Global Payments

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:01:36 -0400

Investors in Global Payments (NYSE: GPN). a stock currently covered by the Investor Advisory Service, received quite a shock last Friday when the company revealed that it was the victim of a large-scale data breach. GPN made several announcements and held a conference call in combination with its quarterly earnings release.

One Year Ago in IAS: Synnex

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:16:35 -0400

In the April 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a distributor of electronics. This large company had revenues in 2010 of $8.6 billion, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of 19.4% since 2002. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

What's the Best Performing Stock Since the 1987 Market Crash?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:33:38 -0400

Since the stock market crash of 1987, what company's stock has performed the best? Apple? Nope. Microsoft? Wrong again. Wal-Mart? Not even close.

New Feature in IAS: Market Cap Indicator in Company Sort Tables

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:49:36 -0500

Many subscribers have requested help identifying the market capitalization of companies in the Investor Advisory Service, to better enable them to find companies that fit certain size requirements. In our February 2012 issue, we began including an indicator to help you identify the size of companies featured in the newsletter.

One Year Ago in IAS: Fabrinet

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:07:18 -0500

In the March 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Fabrinet, a maker of optical instruments and industrial lasers and sensors. This midsized company had revenues in 2011 of $743.6 million, and had grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of 36.7% since 2009. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

March 2012 IAS Issue Now Available

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:27:26 -0500

The March 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available. Subscribers may log in at http://www.investoradvisoryservice.com/Subscribers.aspx to access the issue.

February 2012 Interim Update Published

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:18:14 -0500

We have just published a special Interim Update of the Investor Advisory Service.

February 2012 Investor Advisory Service Released

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:44:44 -0500

The February 2012 issue of the Investor Advisory Service is now available. Subscribers may log in at http://www.investoradvisoryservice.com/Subscribers.aspx to access the issue.

One Year Ago in IAS: Neustar, Inc.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:47:56 -0500

In the February 2011 issue of the Investor Advisory Service we recommended Neustar, a telecom infrastructure company. This midsized company had revenues in 2010 of $526.8 million, and has grown earnings per share at an annualized rate of 19.4% since 2003. How have the company and its stock performed in the year since it was recommended?

"Top Stock Picks for 2012" Presented Live at RetailInvestorConferences.com

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:08:31 -0500

Douglas Gerlach, Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Investor Advisory Service newsletter, will present the publication's top stock ideas and market outlook for 2012, and its top 2011 performers. Gerlach will also review the Investor Advisory Service's methodologies that enable it to achieve long-term investing success for subscribers.