Article Results:
[May 01, 2012] Portfolio Recovery, by Mark Robertson
PRAA is a full-service provider of outsourced receivables management.
[Oct 27, 2006] Portfolio Recovery Associates, by Ken Kavula
PRAA buys bad debt at pennies on the dollar and then attempts to collect on the debt.
[Jul 01, 2012] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
Your widely-followed stocks, a place where ideas are born.
[Jul 01, 2014] Manifest 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
This managed “tracking portfolio” of your collective favorites has outperformed the Wilshire 5000 by +2.8%.
[Feb 01, 2011] This One's For The Girls!, by Mark Robertson
The challenge is simple. Select five stocks, starting on our national holiday, Groundhog Day -- and take care of the portfolio going forward..
[Feb 01, 2014] Gateway To Excellence, by Mark Robertson
Congratulations to a wonderful group of courageous groundhogs. You’re anything but “average investors” and we see future shadows of success ahead.
[Mar 01, 2012] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
The screen this month represents the most frequently selected stocks for all of the Groundhog VI entries, our Heavy Hogs.
[Aug 01, 2007] Groundhog Hall of Famers?, by Mark Robertson
Collectively, our Groundhog participants have an annualized rate of return of 21.9% since the shadowy Groundhog days of early February.
[Aug 01, 2008] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are CVS Caremark, Cisco Systems and Stryker.
[Sep 01, 2008] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are Conoco Phillips, XTO Energy and CVS Caremark.
[Feb 01, 2015] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The screening results this month represent the most frequently selected stocks for the Groundhog IX stock selection challenge.
[Mar 01, 2007] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest rated companies are Fastenal, NAVTEQ, Select Comfort and Oracle.
[Feb 01, 2008] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are Buffalo Wild Wings, Accenture and FactSet Research..
[Apr 01, 2007] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are Linear Technology, Cogent, Oracle and eBay.
[Jul 01, 2008] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
The highest-rated companies are Cognizant Technology, Walgreen and Energy Trans Partners.
[Apr 01, 2015] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. We continuously monitor the 40 most-widely followed stocks by our community of subscribers at Manifest Investing.
[Jan 01, 2015] Manifest Top 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. We continuously monitor the 40 most-widely followed stocks by our community of subscribers at Manifest Investing.
[Oct 01, 2015] Celebrating 10 Years of Favorites, by Mark Robertson
In the October 2005 issue, we launched the MANIFEST 40, built from the stocks that most frequently appear on subscriber dashboards, and this tracking dashboard has delivered a rate of return of 8.8% since inception.
[Sep 01, 2014] Your Dashboard Gymnastics, by Ken Kavula
The Clubhouse is for sharing features and tips & tricks ... based on your feedback and favorite resources.
[Sep 01, 2013] Groundhog VII Update, by Mark Robertson
With five months left to the Groundhog Day finish line, this year’s group of hogs is faring pretty well.
[Aug 01, 2012] Bio-Reference Labs, by Mark Robertson
BRLI is a repeat selection for Solomon Select, having been previously featured in December 2010.
[Jun 01, 2014] Have Fun Storming The Castle, by Mark Robertson
Storm the castle. But we’re pretty well convinced that it’s more fun — with higher probability of success — when you do it with friends and community.
[Oct 01, 2013] Is Buy-and-Hold Dead?, by Mark Robertson
You don’t have to google very long to come up with a long list of articles and commentaries about the death of “buy and hold” as a strategy.
[Nov 01, 2013] Excursions of Exuberance, by Mark Robertson
Our community of like-minded long term investors can be a wealth of guidance. The lessons over the decades are strong and sometimes we all have to be reminded to listen to our own instincts and advice.
Forum Post Results:
PRA Group (PRAA)
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Matt Spielman
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03/01/2016 07:58 AM
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Stocks
PRAA bounced back about halfway yesterday, but it’s still hard to see a good company starving for more business. I thought the commentary on the...
PRA Group (PRAA)
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Nick A DiVirgilio
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02/27/2016 01:00 PM
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Stocks
PRAA came into my Buy zone on my SSG after the stock price plunged on Friday. They seem to be facing some pretty tough headwinds as far as trying...
PRA Group (PRAA)
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Matt Spielman
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05/19/2015 10:55 AM
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Stocks
One of the dangers of dealing in a business as distasteful as debt collection is that when you make mistakes, you may pay big time. NPR affiliate...
PRA Group (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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05/20/2015 02:46 PM
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Stocks
Wow. I need to dig up that phone number — harassing phone call a few weeks ago — for medical charges unpaid by somebody else. I spent several...
PRAA Name Change?
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Leonard Douglass
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11/04/2014 10:23 AM
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Stocks
I just spoke with PRA Group Investor Relations, The name is changing and the CUSIP but not the Symbol. Mystery solved.
PRAA Name Change?
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Leonard Douglass
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11/04/2014 10:15 AM
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Stocks
When I logged in to my Scottrade account my PRAA holding is displayed as PRAA# with no quote. Yahoo Finance and the NASDAQ site are showing trading...
PRAA Name Change?
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Diane Moore
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11/04/2014 10:25 AM
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Stocks
This was in the news feed on my broker’s site, though I sure missed it in July! PRA Completes Acquisition of Aktiv Kapital 6:08a ET July 16, 2014...
Round Table (November 2016)
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Mark Robertson
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11/30/2016 10:54 AM
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Stocks
The audience selected CVS Health (CVS). Positions closed/sold: Knight Transportation (KNX), Landauer (LDR), PRA Group (PRAA), US Physical Therapy...
PRA Group (PRAA)
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Larry Dix
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01/12/2016 07:40 PM
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Stocks
I have owned PRAA for quite a while. I am overall, up still but it has dropped over 50% from its high. I know they had to pay for some phone...
Fave Five (2/26/2016)
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Mark Robertson
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02/27/2016 01:00 PM
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Stocks
The “selling criteria” for removing stocks from the Weekend Warriors tracking portfolio is: 1. PAR < MIPAR 2. Relative Return < -20% PRA...
Round Table (January 2012)
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Anne Manning
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01/30/2012 05:54 PM
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Portfolio Design & Management
Someone had asked for my SSG on PRAA during the Round Table. I wasn’t sure how to send it so I emailed it to Mark. Guess he forgot to post it. I am...
Round Table (January 2012)
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Daniel Horinek
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01/30/2012 09:44 PM
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Portfolio Design & Management
Thanks Anne. I was the person who asked for a copy of your SSG. I wanted to compare some of your judgment items against my own. For those Manifest...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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02/22/2012 02:51 PM
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Stocks
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA) is a recent Round Table selection and long-time favorite. (The next Round Table webcast is next Monday night.)
Solomon Select: April 2012 (SLB)
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Mark Robertson
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04/05/2012 09:15 AM
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Stocks
OK, time to fuse the technical trends with the fundamentals … starting with PRAA. Any business that probably experiences more opportunity with the...
Solomon Select: May 2012
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Mark Robertson
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05/03/2012 11:58 AM
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Stocks
Which brings us to Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRAA). PRAA has been a Round Table selection by 2010 Groundhog Individual Champion and guest...
Solomon Select: May 2012
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Mark Robertson
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05/03/2012 12:39 PM
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Stocks
PRAA: Profitability Analysis The impact of the recession is pretty clear and analyst expectations for 2012-2013 are pretty robust.
Solomon Select: May 2012
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Mark Robertson
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05/03/2012 12:43 PM
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Stocks
PRAA: Projected Average P/E The average P/E for the last seven years is 15.7. Source: Morningstar
Solomon Select: May 2012
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Mark Robertson
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05/03/2012 12:47 PM
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Stocks
PRAA: Equity Analysis Guide Turning to our MyStudies for an audit and sensitivity analysis, we’ll use an “acid test” sales growth forecast of 11%,...
Solomon Select: May 2012
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Mark Robertson
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05/03/2012 12:56 PM
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Stocks
I like PRAA so far … one last checkpoint. The relative strength index (RSI) is closer to 30 (oversold) than 70 (overbought). We like that. The...
MANIFEST 40 (June 2012)
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Mark Robertson
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06/29/2012 11:32 AM
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General Discussion
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA) The chronicle (time-series graphic of return forecast/stock price) illustrates the elevated interest in Portfolio...
MANIFEST 40 (June 2012)
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Mark Robertson
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07/03/2012 05:26 AM
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General Discussion
Steve, The biggest influence during that period was the advent of 2013 revenue estimates for Portfolio Recovery (PRAA). Doing a [Search] on “PRAA”...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Martin Eckerle
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08/17/2012 09:33 AM
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Stocks
I am referencing a ‘My Studies’ Eagle. See attached. Resetting and deleting the Eagle does not change the percentage. The ‘Eagle’ in the ‘Stocks’...
Bought PRAA
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Matt Spielman
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08/12/2015 01:46 PM
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Decisions Manifest
They reported an in-line quarter, which the newswires turned into an earnings miss, because apparently PRAA is the only company not able to adjust...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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10/31/2013 09:41 AM
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Stocks
Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRAA): Q3 EPS of $0.93 beats by $0.06. Revenue of $197.8M (+31% Y/Y) beats by $15.94M. (PR) And From The Horse’s...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Matt Spielman
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02/21/2014 11:21 PM
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Stocks
Oh happy day for PRAA shareholders! Even after cooling almost 4% today, this was 10% worth of good news. From Zacks: Portfolio Recovery Associates...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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08/02/2013 11:34 AM
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Stocks
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA) did a 3-for-1 stock split today. Please remember to adjust share counts on any affected dashboards …
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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08/02/2013 11:36 AM
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Stocks
I despise stock splits.
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Jeff Traeger
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08/02/2013 01:11 PM
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Stocks
Mark, What’s your beef? Obviously it really means nothing in terms of the value of the shares. Some claim there is a psychological value, but I don...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Lynn Dyer
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08/13/2013 08:03 AM
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Stocks
I always thought stock splits were a positive for a stock. I read somewhere a few years ago, stocks that split (not reverse splits) on average,...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Nicholas Picini
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08/13/2013 04:00 PM
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Stocks
I suspect that Mark’s beef is related to the adjustments that have to be made to the MI data. From a fundamental point of view, a stock split has...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Dan Hess
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08/13/2013 08:24 PM
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Stocks
My view on this is that in the old days of fixed commissions of a normal $75 per trade along with extra charges for odd lots many if not most...
Portfolio Recovery (PRAA)
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Mark Robertson
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08/14/2013 09:08 AM
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Stocks
Time for the Mythology and Psychology of Stock Splits again.