Articles
Cover Stories
Latest: The Rains of Castamere?, by Mark Robertson on Aug 31, 2018
Better Selling. Our explorations to build selling disciplines based on the time-honored lessons of the modern investment club continues. The August Round Table featured some deployment of selling discipline that some might compare to an infamous Red Wedding. The rate of return since inception stands at 18.8% over the trailing eight years.
Solomon's Selects
Latest: TJX Companies, by Mark Robertson on Feb 01, 2019
Ken Kavula (and the audience) selected TJX Companies during the January Round Table citing its steady track record and exceptional financial strength and citing a propensity to cater quite well to people who shop for the sport of it.
Stock Screens
Latest: Groundhog Conviction, by Mark Robertson on Feb 02, 2019
The consensus selections by the participating Groundhogs have consistently outperformed the stock market? What are the favorite selections this year?
Model Portfolios
Latest: Tin Cup Demonstration Portfolio (March 2019), by Mark Robertson on Mar 01, 2019
Un-Healthy Uncertainty. The blending of CVS Health and Aetna delivers considerable turbulence during February. Shares of Booking (BKNG) are accumulated. The long term rate of return is 13.2% for Tin Cup.
Fund Manifests
Latest: Hoard vs. Herds, by Cy Lynch on Apr 01, 2012
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Funds & Featured Portfolios
Latest: Harvesting The January Effect, by Mark Robertson on Dec 01, 2018
As we've suggested before, the January Effect is real and starts in September and/or October. This anecdotal look at Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Growth reveals the period of opportunity created by tax-related selling and its impact on smaller companies.
Discovery Clubs
Latest: Best Sources For Small Company Ideas, by Mark Robertson on Nov 10, 2017
We turn to the best long term performers among small company funds for sources of ideas ... the current leader board includes PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth, T. Rowe Price New Horizons and Brown Capital Small Company.
Perspectives
Latest: MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson on Jul 25, 2018
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. The rate of return since inception (2005) is 10.1%.
Clubhouses
Latest: Divining Dashboards: Source of Ideas, by Ken Kavula on May 01, 2016
This month, we focus on dashboards of portfolios that you can access directly from the Manifest Investing site.
Features
Latest: Manifest 40 Update, by Mark Robertson on Jul 01, 2014
This managed “tracking portfolio” of your collective favorites has outperformed the Wilshire 5000 by +2.8%.
Guides
Latest: Guide: Getting Started, by Kurt Kowitz on Jan 01, 2012
Step-by-step instructions on getting started with Manifest Investing.