LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), a leading financial news and research organization, today announced that several of its stock lists continue to perform significantly better than the S&P 500, which is widely considered one of the market’s key benchmarks for stock returns. For Q2, the IBD Sector Leaders, IBD 50, and IBD Big Cap 20 lists all posted higher returns over the last three-month, six-month, and 12-month periods.
“Our stock lists and investing products consistently show the benefits of IBD’s approach to the market, combining the best in data analytics with human analysis to identify the patterns and trends that influence stock and broader market performance,” said Chris Gessel, IBD’s Chief Content Officer. “Investors can easily find a stock list that makes smart investing simple. By providing quality tools based on sound, unbiased research, we empower investors to make decisions that map to their strategies, goals, and priorities.”
IBD’s formula for success is based on its proprietary CAN SLIM Investing System, which was developed when legendary investor and IBD founder William J. O’Neil compiled a database of every stock traded in the US since the 1880’s. After studying over 100 years’ worth of data and focusing on the best performing stocks, O’Neil noted that winning companies had the same seven traits in common before they made huge gains. These traits, and this data-first approach to investing, continue to serve as the foundation for all IBD products and stock lists.
IBD Sector Leaders
Sector Leaders is IBD’s most stringent and powerful stock list. Sector Leaders highlights the best stocks in the strongest-performing sectors. All Sector Leaders have shown outstanding earnings and sales growth in recent quarters and are strong across many other fundamental and price-performance metrics.
Compared to the S&P 500:
- Over the last three months: Sector Leaders is up 5.70% compared to 2.93% for the S&P
- Over the last six months: Sector Leaders is up 15.80% compared to 1.67% for the S&P
- Over the last year: Sector Leaders is up 39.98% compared to 12.17% for the S&P
IBD 50
IBD 50 is the flagship list of leading growth stocks. It’s comprised of 50 companies that demonstrate strong relative price strength and top-notch fundamentals. These stocks have historically outperformed the S&P 500.
Compared to the S&P 500:
- Over the last three months: IBD 50 is up 5.65% while the S&P performed at 2.93%
- Over the last six months: IBD 50 is up 12.17% compared to 1.67% for the S&P
- Over the last year: IBD 50 is up 31.58 % compared to 12.17% for the S&P
IBD Big Cap 20
IBD Big Cap 20 uncovers top-rated, large-cap growth stocks. Big Cap 20 companies can deliver outsize gains without the volatility of smaller growth stocks. Examining performance of the IBD Big Cap 20 next to the S&P 500, one will find:
- Over the last three months: IBD Big Cap 20 is up 9.24% while the S&P performed at 2.93%
- Over the last six months: IBD Big Cap 20 is up 12.17% compared to 1.67% for the S&P
- Over the last year: IBD Big Cap 20 is up 21.27% compared to 12.17% for the S&P
Performance data across each list was compared through June 29, 2018.
In addition to identifying market trends, IBD produces compelling editorial content, reports, and webinars. They have also developed a user-friendly mobile app that includes several features that cannot be found anywhere else. To learn more about all that IBD offers and gain access to industry-leading stock lists visit www.investors.com.
ABOUT INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY (IBD)
Investor’s Business Daily is a leading financial news and research organization recognized for providing stock screens, comparative performance ratings, and unique commentary helping investors zero in on top performing growth stocks. IBD provides the buy rules and sell rules to properly make trading decisions that will minimize your risk and maximize your potential profit. IBD offers individual and professional investors a comprehensive lineup of print and online products, all based on a powerful investing system that has dramatically outperformed the S&P 500.
IBD’s website, Investors.com, offers tools, analysis and research for investors of all levels: IBD University learning center, IBD TV market videos and the IBD Stock Checkup®. IBD also hosts popular investment workshops and provides Home Study programs based on the top-performing growth strategy, CAN SLIM. IBD was founded April 9, 1984 by William J. O'Neil, who also originated CAN SLIM.
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For Editorial Contact:
Marisa Lam
GMK Communications for IBD
marisa@gmkcommunications.com
(650) 544-3350