We have rebalanced our Stockpointer® US model portfolio. These trades are effective as of Friday, February 13 after market close.
Here are the details of the trades:
Outs:
- Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)– Market Trend. Decrease in the Consumer Discretionary sector as shown by the Top 100 index, therefore, decreasing our position in the portfolio. The company had declining NOPAT and EVA growth.
- EOG Resources (EOG)– Market trend. Decrease in the Energy sector as shown by the Top 100 index, therefore, decreasing our position in the portfolio.
- Hershey Company (HSY)– Intra-sectoral transaction. The company had the lowest SP score.
- Amgen Inc (AMGN)– Intra-sectoral transaction. The company was no longer in the top of its sector.
Ins:
- Merck & Co Inc (MRK)– Market Trend. Increase in the healthcare sector as shown by the Top 100 index, therefore, increasing our position in the portfolio. The company has the best value, quality and growth scores in its sector.
- Kinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL)– Market Trend. Increase in the financials sector as shown by the Top 100 index, therefore, increasing our position in the portfolio. The company was in the top of its sector.
- Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc (COKE)– Intra-sectoral transaction. The company is in the top of its sector in terms of SP score.
- Chemed Corp (CHE) – Intra-sectoral transaction. The company is in the top of its sector.
