Expected Returns, May 2010 -- Manifest Investing

Expected Returns, May 2010

We continue our discussion with our take on portfolio management including prudent diversification and the willingness to embrace selling opportunities.

Time-Honored Path To Success (Part 3) by Mark Robertson May 01, 2010

We continue our discussion with our take on portfolio management including prudent diversification and the willingness to embrace selling opportunities.

Abbott Labs by Mark Robertson May 01, 2010

Our community is very familiar with ABT as the company ranks #32 in the MANIFEST 40. Abbott has long been regarded as a "rock" of stable growth and profitability and resides as a core holding in many portfolios.

iShares Morningstar Large Growth Index by Cy Lynch May 01, 2010

The Hoard's relative return since inception is +6.7% based on its total return of 34.3% versus 27.6% for the Herd during the same period.

Sweet 16 by Mark Robertson May 01, 2010

The screen this month represent the results of a quick "hunt" for high return potential, high quality companies with a stable and steady track record.

Tin Cup Model Portfolio by Mark Robertson May 01, 2010

Sell Cardinal Health (CAH), Buy Abbott Labs (ABT).

Quality Legend:
Blue	Excellent with quality greater than 80.
Green	Good with quality between 60 and 80.
Neutral	Average or below average with quality between 20 and 60.
Red	Poor with quality less than 20.
Companies with less than 10 years of history are penalized by 5 points per year.
PAR Legend:
Green	PAR is within the target range of MIPAR +5-10%, currently 5.1%-10.1%
Yellow	PAR is above the target range of MIPAR +10%, currently 10.1%
PAR	Projected Annual Return
MIPAR	The Manifest Investing Median PAR of all stocks in the database.
Company Name Legend:
*	Not covered by Value Line Standard Edition.
b	Uses price-to-book value for valuation purposes.
P/CF	Uses price-to-cash flow for valuation.