6th January 2012
SABRIENT SYSTEMS SELECTS 13 TOP PERFORMING STOCKS FOR 2012
Annual Baker’s Dozen picks highlight 7 of the 10 basic sectors
SANTA BARBARA,CA – Sabrient Systems, LLC, an independent equity research firm that specializes in alpha extraction through quantitative and qualitative analysis, announced today the release of its Baker’s Dozen, 13 top-ranked stocks that are expected to outperform their peers during the coming year.
Since inception in 2009, the Baker’s Dozen has outperformed the S&P 500 Index by an annualized average of +10%. The stock picks for 2012 include:
Seagate Technology (STX), Western Refining, Inc. (WNR), Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN), Watson Pharmaceutical (WPI), United Therapeutics Company (UTHR), Cloud Pak Energy (CLD), Globe Specialty Metals (GSM), Dana Holding Corporation (DAN), AGCO Corporation (AGCO), DXP Enterprises (DXPE), Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO), United Rentals, Inc. (URI), and Ameristar Casinos (ASCA).
“To select the Baker’s Dozen, we start with an unbiased, fundamentals-based, quantitative approach to create a short list of high-quality stocks. We then implement a qualitative review, starting with a forensic accounting analysis by Gradient Analytics, a subsidiary of Sabrient, to determine the quality of earnings. We also examine other external factors, including current news, technical charts, insider buying activity, and sector diversification,” said David Brown, Chief Market Strategist for Sabrient Systems. “The final 13 stocks are ones we believe will be among the top performers in 2012. Our selections this year were based on various statistical analytics, including current stock valuations, forward earnings outlook, as well as factors such as a company’s earnings and price momentum. As proven historically, our methodology generates stock picks that routinely outperform the S&P 500.”
In consideration for the current market conditions, Sabrient Systems, in partnership with Stutland Volatility Group, also released options strategies for each stock.
“As the market volatility continues into 2012, a diversified approach using options offers traders an appropriate strategy for both minimizing the amount of capital at risk and hedging their portfolios. Investors are always looking for unique ways to generate alpha during a down cycle, and an options overlay is a realistic solution,” said Luke Rahbari, options expert from Stutland Volatility Group.
The Baker’s Dozen stocks are selected based upon Sabrient’s quantitative ranking system and qualitative process that focuses on strong earnings growth potential and high earnings quality relative to peers. The top 13 stocks are chosen from 2,200 eligible names comprising a diverse cross-section of sectors and industries.
ABOUT SABRIENT SYSTEMS, LLC
Sabrient Systems, LLC specializes in unbiased, fundamentals-based quantitative equity research for the benefit of investment professionals, hedge funds, and self-directed investors. The firm analyzes nearly 6,000 U.S. traded stocks and identifies those that appear poised to out-perform or under-perform the market.
Sabrient first published its rankings in 2002, and its models have consistently outperformed relevant benchmarks over a broad range of investing styles, market caps, time frames and market conditions. Its long/short strategies have produced 10-year annualized returns ranging from 21% to 47%. Sabrient is based in Santa Barbara, California. Visit www.sabrient.com.
ABOUT STUTLAND VOLATILITY GROUP
Stutland Volatility Group (SVG) treats volatility as an asset class to protect portfolios, utilizing overlay strategies to add income to stock, ETF, and index positions, with the overarching goal of creating sound financial plans and investment strategies to grow wealth for its clients. Portfolios are built on actively managed option overlay approaches and trading decisions.
SVG applies these strategies to add income to Stutland Equities, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SVG. Stutland Equities is a premier futures and options trading company on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Stutland Equities specializes in volatility arbitrage across multiple asset classes and is a consultant to institutions and family offices. SVG and Stutland Equities are based in Chicago, Illinois. Visit www.stutland.com.
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