Why Ford still shines despite stock market rout
I have been raising cash in anticipation of a correction. Despite all of this, and despite being positioned somewhat conservatively, my Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio has taken a hit. That said, I...
View ArticleHow I traded through October’s wild market swings
October was a very volatile month for the Aspect Large Capital portfolio. The market declines hurt the strategy, but also provided me with an opportunity to put my cash position to work. What was most...
View ArticleWhy I’m pulling back on Intel and Cisco
I’ve decided to trim my positions in Intel (INTC) and Cisco (CSCO) in the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio. The market seems to be exhibiting a bit too much holiday cheer for my tastes. I am not doing...
View ArticleTough times for the value investor
From the bottom of the most recent market downturn in mid-October until the start of December, the market has risen quite a bit in a short period of time. Due to this rapid rise, I have begun selling...
View ArticleSearching for value isn’t easy in this market
2014 was an interesting year for the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio. The market continued to rise into the end of the year and I sold more of my large cap tech holdings such as Oracle (ORCL). Mature...
View ArticleTime to be bullish on metals and energy stocks
The stock market has been volatile lately, which has allowed me to add a position in First Solar (FSLR) to the Aspect Large Value portfolio this month. At the same time, I have sold down my large cap...
View ArticleIs nightclub chain RCI International in play?
RCI International (RICK), formerly Rick’s Cabaret, reported another solid quarter with more than 20% year-over-year revenue growth. The company is the leading publicly traded “adult entertainment”...
View ArticleThe sunny outlook for First Solar
In February, oil prices probably hit bottom in my opinion. That raises the possibility that the energy shares in the Aspect Large Cap Value portfolio may rise from recent lows. That said, energy...
View ArticleIntel and Teva are on the prowl for deals
March was an interesting month for the Aspect Large Cap Value fund. I actually didn’t make any new trades, but there may be some potential M&A developments regarding certain stocks within the...
View ArticleRaising cash and looking for smart trades
It was an odd stock market in April. The Aspect Large Cap portfolio slightly outperformed the S&P 500 Index for the month–and has outpaced (net of fees) the benchmark for the year as of the end of...
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