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Latest Valuentum Commentary

Dec 24, 2017
I Love Dividends But the Dividend Discount Model is DEAD!
President of Investment Research Brian Nelson gives a plethora of reasons why the dividend discount model is dead and expresses his worries about how it continues to be used academically and professionally. Also included is a discussion about why the weighted average cost of capital, or the WACC, is used in the enterprise free cash flow valuation process, or the free cash flow to the firm process. Running time: ~13 minutes.
Dec 19, 2017
Video: Quants! You're NOT Measuring VALUE and Nelson's Theory of Universal Value
President of Investment Research Brian Nelson defines the concept of universal value and shows how quantitative statistical methods are inextricably linked to those of fundamental, financial, business-model related analysis. Value does not exist in respective process vacuums! Value is universal. Find out why. Running time: ~10 minutes.
Dec 11, 2017
Omega Healthcare and Holly Energy Partners: Case Studies in REIT and MLP Income Evaluation
Image shown: The performance of the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ) during the Financial Crisis in 2007-2009. An assessment of a REIT’s or MLP’s dividend/distribution strength not only should reflect firm-specific fundamentals, but also external market conditions, which are paramount to the sustainability of most any REIT’s or MLP’s payout. Let’s remind readers of this important dynamic, which is captured via the two different Dividend Cushion ratios, and walk through what goes into the analysis we pursue when making a change with respect to our assessment of a company’s dividend health or safety.
Nov 26, 2017
How to Think About Corporate Tax Reform
Image Source: DonkeyHotey. Donald Trump and team are working hard to “Make America Great Again,” and lowering tax rates on corporations is a key initiative. Nobody knows for sure whether such efforts will come to fruition, but knowing how to use our research and understanding the fair value estimate range puts you ahead of the crowd, if it hasn’t already.
May 4, 2017
Valuentum’s 3 Breakthroughs in the Field of Finance and More
Valuentum's President Brian Nelson pauses for a picture before speaking at the CFA Society of Houston in March 2017. Let’s cover Valuentum’s 3 major breakthroughs in the field of finance. The first one is big and may challenge you to rethink everything you think you know about investing.
Feb 14, 2017
#14? You Can’t Control The Market
Image shown: Wall Street Journal front pages from the Financial Crisis -- a reminder that an investor cannot control the markets. Should this be added to the “13 Steps…” piece?
Nov 8, 2016
Podcast: REITs, Interest Rates and Beyond!
The Valuentum analyst team talks REITs and the reasons why REIT investors should pay close attention to changes in Treasury rates. Various secular themes across the data center, healthcare, office, and mall REITs are discussed, and an explanation for the sector's systematically poor raw, unadjusted Dividend Cushion ratios is covered. ~8 mins.
Nov 6, 2016
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending November 4
Let's take a look at companies raising/lowering their dividends this week.
Nov 1, 2016
Dividend Aristocrat No More: HCP Cuts Its Payout
Image Source: HCP. Former Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio holding HCP recently was forced to cut its dividend as a result of the spin-off of its beleaguered HCR ManorCare portfolio. We told you it would. That’s exactly why we removed it from the Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio in February 2016.
Oct 26, 2016
EVERYTHING DIVIDENDS + 3 TOP IDEAS
The Valuentum analyst team explains the difference between the adjusted Dividend Cushion ratio and its unadjusted counterpart. The success of the Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio is covered, and Valuentum's top 3 dividend growth ideas are unveiled. ~13 minutes.


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