ICYMI: Questions for Valuentum’s Brian Nelson

Valuentum’s President Brian Nelson, CFA, answers your questions. Q: What Is Valuentum? A: In short, it is a strategy that combines the concepts of value and momentum within individual stocks. We measure value through the cash-based sources of intrinsic value – net cash on the balance sheet and future expected free cash flow. We measure momentum rather simply, generally via relative strength or other technical and momentum indicators. We like stocks with strong net cash positions on the balance sheet, ones that are generating tremendous free cash flow, and have strong secular growth prospects such that the prospect for expectations of free cash flow can continue to be ratcheted higher. Today, most Valuentum stocks are included in the stylistic area … Read more

Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of September 1

Below we provide a list of firms that raised their dividends during the week ending September 1. The dividend reports of covered firms on this list will be updated shortly with the new information. To access our dividend reports use the ‘Symbol’ search box in our website header. Firms Raising Their Dividends This Week                          A-Mark (AMRK): now $1.00 per share special dividend, was $0.20. AEGON (AEG): now EUR 0.15 per share semi-annual dividend, was EUR 0.12. Allstate Corporation 7.375% DEP PFD J (ALL.PR.J): now $0.7528 per share quarterly dividend. Avnet (AVT): now $0.31 per share quarterly dividend, was $0.29. Bega Cheese (BGCHY): now AUD 0.0024 per share final dividend. Bridge Investment Group (BRDG): now $0.17 per share quarterly … Read more