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What's your Stock's Price Target?
By Kevin Matras
Nov 18, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to calculate a stock's price target and how to find stocks currently trading below them. Highlighted stocks include AVX, MIC, NEM, SJR and SLM.

Using Price-to-Cash Flow to Find Value
By Kevin Matras
Nov 10, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to search for stocks with increasing Cash Flows, but low Price to Cash Flow ratios. Highlighted stocks include BARE, CMN, HS, TTC, VIA.B.

PEG Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Nov 03, 2009
Kevin Matras explains the PEG Ratio and how to use it for finding undervalued companies. Stocks highlighted include BUCY, DV, IMA, OSIS and SCHL.

Current Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Oct 27, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to use the Current Ratio as a financial health barometer. Highlighted stocks include BLK, CBT, FIRE, ISRG and VRX.

Grading Management with ROE
By Kevin Matras
Oct 20, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Return on Equity (ROE) to find winning stocks. Highlighted stocks include BUCY, ISBC, STE, SVR and WWW.

First Profit
By Kevin Matras
Oct 13, 2009
Kevin Matras screens for companies showing their 'first' profit and explains why they are the ones to watch this earnings season. Highlighted stocks include DTG, GLBC, LM, LOCM and IMAX.

Weekly Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Oct 06, 2009
Kevin Matras writes about how to use weekly price and volume to help determine future market direction. Highlighted stocks include AXS, AZZ, CHKP, EBF and NETC.

Filtered Zacks Rank2 Revisited
By Kevin Matras
Sep 29, 2009
Kevin Matras revisits his Filtered Zacks Rank2 strategy. Learn how it can help you pick the best of the Zacks #1 Rank stocks. Highlighted stocks include BLK, MSTR and STX.

Earnings & Sales Surprises on the Rise
By Kevin Matras
Sep 22, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to find stocks poised for both earnings and sales surprises. Highlighted stocks include BBBY, GPN, KBH, SMSC and XRTX.

New Top 5 Sectors
By Kevin Matras
Sep 15, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over the new Top Sectors and how to use them in your own trading. Highlighted stocks include CAKE, PNM, DMND, BW, KBW and MMM.

High Beta Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Sep 08, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at how to maximize your returns with high beta stocks. Read about EXPE, MAS, NP, NTY and WHR.

A Relative Price Strength Screen for All Markets
By Kevin Matras
Sep 02, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength Screen for all markets. Highlighted stocks include: RGR, WPP, WTFC, IRF and FSYS

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Sep 01, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Change screen to help you find top performers no matter what the market is doing. Highlighted stocks include ACL, CRMT, FLR, MATK and TMK.

The Right Way to Find Growth and Value Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Aug 25, 2009
Kevin Matras shows the right way to find great growth stocks at an excellent value. Highlighted stocks include DB, NEU, SBS and SEPR.

5 or 4 to new Zacks #1 Rank
By Kevin Matras
Aug 18, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at stocks that currently have a Zacks Rank of 1 but were Ranked a 5 or a 4 only one week ago. Read about GIVN and PNBC.

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Aug 11, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends. Highlighted stocks include ACL, CRMT, FLR, MATK and TMK.

Pay Attention
By Kevin Matras
Aug 04, 2009
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring stocks is as important as picking them. Read about ARG, CPL, SNX, STO and TTC.

'Magic Numbers'? and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Jul 28, 2009
Kevin Matras dispels the 'magic numbers' myth and looks at how to use Relative Valuations for finding undervalued stocks on the move. Highlighted stocks include BTI, MIR, PSS, PVR and RMD.

Grading Management with ROE
By Kevin Matras
Jul 21, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Return on Equity (ROE) to find winning stocks. Highlighted stocks include ARO, HA, TECD, TWGP and VMI.

Increasing Earnings for the Last 7 Quarters
By Kevin Matras
Jul 14, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that finds companies with a history of increasing quarterly earnings over the last 7 quarters. Highlighted stocks include ESRX, CYBX and TDG.

Earnings Acceleration
By Kevin Matras
Jul 07, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that finds companies with accelerated earnings growth. Highlighted stocks include ADPI, CNQR, CTB, FLO and SRSL.

Current Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Jun 30, 2009
Kevin Matras explains how to use the Current Ratio as a financial health barometer. Highlighted stocks include CHRW, CHTT, HMSY, SONE and SYNT.

Dividend Attraction
By Kevin Matras
Jun 23, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a screen to find top stocks with strong dividends. Highlighted stocks include ITC, MCD, PEP, RSG and VIVO.

The Filtered Zacks Rank2 Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Jun 16, 2009
Kevin Matras outlines his Filtered Zacks Rank2 strategy and explains how it can help you pick the best of the Zacks #1 Rank stocks. Highlighted stocks include PVH, BVF and KONG.

What's your Stock's Price Target?
By Kevin Matras
Jun 09, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to calculate a stock's price target and how to find stocks currently trading below them. Highlighted stocks include AIRM, CNX, CWCO, NEM and NOVN.

Using Moving Averages to Find Winning Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Jun 02, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of moving averages and how to use them in your own trading. Stocks highlighted include EQIX, EVVV, MRTN, PCLN and URS.

Surprise, Surprise
By Kevin Matras
May 26, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to focus on the right stocks with the right kind of surprises. Stocks highlighted include MVL, PLT, SPAR, TC and ZRAN.

Using Cash Flow to Find Value
By Kevin Matras
May 19, 2009
Kevin Matras shows you how to search for stocks with increasing Cash Flows, but low Price to Cash Flow ratios.

It Takes Both Growth AND Value to Succeed
By Kevin Matras
May 12, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value. Stocks highlighted include ARLP, BRP, PTRY, SEPR and XIDE.

Shouldn't Sales Growth Be Better Than Earnings Growth?
By Kevin Matras
May 05, 2009
Kevin Matras screens for companies with Sales Growth that is greater than their Earnings Growth. Stocks highlighted include AXYS, BKE, DLB, PANL and PWRD.

Increasing P/E ratios - How Much is Too Much?
By Kevin Matras
Apr 28, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E ratios, and how to find those that have increased less than the market but with outperforming growth rates. Stocks highlighted include HANS, IXYS, NTRI, SNWL and STRL.

New Top 5 Sectors
By Kevin Matras
Apr 21, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at a unique way to identify the top sectors. Stocks highlighted include PNRA, ROL, TIVO, WW, HSY and ICFI.

Sales at the Expense of Profits Doesn't Work
By Kevin Matras
Apr 14, 2009
Kevin Matras looks at the powerful combination of Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins. Stocks highlighted include ADVS, DGIT, DLB, PNRA and WRLD.

Upgraded Broker Ratings
By Kevin Matras
Apr 07, 2009
Kevin Matras shows why looking for stocks with upgraded broker ratings can upgrade your portfolio to a whole new level. Stocks highlighted include AWH, DGIT, DK, HANS and GIB.

Increasing Weekly Price & Volume
By Kevin Matras
Mar 31, 2009
Increasing volume is a sign that demand for a stock is building. Learn more and get 5 great picks.

It All Comes Down to Earnings Growth
By Kevin Matras
Mar 24, 2009
Kevin Matras says it all boils down to Earnings Growth. Stocks highlighted include ADM, DTV, HCBK, MYL and PRU.

Using R-Squared Growth Rate
By Kevin Matras
Mar 17, 2009
Kevin Matras writes about the R-Squared Growth Rate and how it can help you find outperforming stocks. Read about CBRL, CTRN, DPZ, EEFT and MTZ.

Your Stock's Earnings Yield
By Kevin Matras
Mar 10, 2009
Kevin Matras writes about a stock's Earnings Yield and how to use it. Stocks highlighted include AIRV, BKE, MV, MVSN and POWL.

Searching for Bottomed-Out Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Mar 03, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to find bottomed-out stocks before they turn higher. Stocks highlighted include BLT, DT, DTSI, DNEX and MKC.

Decreasing Earnings Two Years Out
By Kevin Matras
Feb 24, 2009
Kevin Matras explains how to find the best stocks to short. Read about CBE, COG, DE, PCH and ROLL.

Using Moving Averages to Find Winning Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Feb 17, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of moving averages and how to use them in your own trading. Stocks highlighted include AVAV, CPLA, BJRI, GMCR and MDVN.

Finding Winning Stocks in a Tough Environment
By Kevin Matras
Feb 10, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to find winning stocks even in a tough market environment. Read about AMED, APU, CEPH, FTO and MKC.

What's Your Stock's Price Target?
By Kevin Matras
Feb 03, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to determine your stocks' price targets. He also shows how to look for stocks under their price targets. Stocks highlighted include CHSI, IMA, PWR, RHT and SNDA.

Cashing in on Dividends
By Kevin Matras
Jan 27, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a screen to find solid dividend-paying stocks. Stocks highlighted include MCD, RSG, RTN, SUN and WMI.

Current Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Jan 20, 2009
Kevin Matras explains how to use the Current Ratio as a financial health barometer. Stocks highlighted include DLB, DLTR, HANS, MYGN and SSRI.

Price to Cash Flow
By Kevin Matras
Jan 13, 2009
Kevin Matras shows how to search for stocks with increasing Cash Flows, but low Price-to-Cash Flow ratios.

A Relative Price Strength Screen for All Markets
By Kevin Matras
Jan 06, 2009
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in all markets.

High Beta Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Dec 30, 2008
Kevin Matras identifies 5 high beta stocks that are poised to benefit from any market rebound.

ETFs and You
By Kevin Matras
Dec 23, 2008
Kevin Matras writes about ETFs, and how to use them to make 2009 a great year. Read about SH, QLD, SEF, QID, RXL, ROM and UGE.

The Difference Between Your Best and Worst Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Dec 16, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how to define winning stocks, and then shows how to find them.

Using Short Ratio at Market Bottom
By Kevin Matras
Dec 09, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at the 'short ratio' as a market sentiment indicator and shows how to use it for finding winning stocks in a market bottom. Stocks highlighted include AMRI, ATK, DGX, SUNH and SY.

It Takes Growth AND Value to Succeed
By Kevin Matras
Dec 02, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value. Stocks highlighted include CNH, MT, NUE, TKR and VLO.

Just What the Doctor Ordered - Utilities
By Kevin Matras
Nov 25, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to find the best Sectors and Industries, and then the best stocks within them.

A Screen for Stocks to Short
By Kevin Matras
Nov 18, 2008
Kevin Matras goes over a screen for finding stocks to short as the market goes down. Stocks highlighted include ACS, APD, CNQ, PVA and SWK.

The Right Tools for the Job
By Kevin Matras
Nov 11, 2008
Kevin Matras talks about the right tools for the right job. Read about ADM, EIG, ESI, MTXX and SUN.

3 Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Nov 04, 2008
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move, NOW!!! Read about CISG, ENSG, MCS, OSG and VOLC.

Bottom Fishing for Beaten-Down Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Oct 28, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to find bottomed-out stocks before they turn higher. Stocks highlighted include ANDE, ECLP, FLO, MIC and NTLS.

The Market is Cheap
By Kevin Matras
Oct 21, 2008
Kevin Matras shows you how to find the cheap stocks (as in bargains). Stocks highlighted include PLCE, GEOI, GIII, HOTT and PEGA.

Covered Call Writing
By Kevin Matras
Oct 14, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how to implement a Covered Call option strategy. Stocks highlighted include APEI, GHL, PLCE, MYGN and WAB.

Six Places to Be
By Kevin Matras
Oct 07, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at the best places to be right now. Stocks highlighted include K, PBT, STBA, SURW and WAB.

Grading Management with ROE
By Kevin Matras
Sep 29, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Return on Equity (ROE) to find winning stocks. Read about HPQ, MANT, PSS, STE and SYKE.

Cash is King
By Kevin Matras
Sep 23, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to search for stocks with increasing cash. Stocks highlighted include AYI, DMND, DV, LVB and SEAC.

How to Not Ruin Your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Sep 16, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how to not ruin your portfolio. Stocks highlighted include FRED, APSG, USNA, GIII and FSYS.

New Top 5 Sectors
By Kevin Matras
Sep 09, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to find winning stocks in the winningest sectors.

Sales at the Expense of Profits Doesn't Work
By Kevin Matras
Sep 02, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins, which is a powerful combination for big returns.

Using Moving Averages
By Kevin Matras
Aug 26, 2008
Learn how Moving Averages can help you spot winners in any type of market.

Great New Screen
By Kevin Matras
Aug 19, 2008
Kevin Matras highlights a great new screen that blew the market away last year, and is doing it again this year.

Searching for Bottomed Out Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Aug 12, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to find bottomed out stocks before they turn higher. Read about EMR, LLY and RRD.

Why Growth Stocks Win
By Kevin Matras
Aug 07, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why growth stocks seem to do well in both up and down markets.

Beating the Market with Less Volatility
By Kevin Matras
Jul 29, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at how to minimize market risk and volatility by using the beta measure.

What's Your Stock's Price Target?
By Kevin Matras
Jul 22, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to determine a stock's price target.

'Magic Numbers' and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Jul 16, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how to use Relative Valuations for finding undervalued stocks on the move.

Upgraded Broker Ratings
By Kevin Matras
Jul 09, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why looking for stocks with upgraded broker ratings can upgrade your portfolio to a whole new level.

Just What The Doctor Ordered
By Kevin Matras
Jul 07, 2008
Kevin Matras gives parameters on a screen that identifies healthy stocks during this sickly market correction.

The Long and Short of it
By Kevin Matras
Jun 26, 2008
Kevin explains a stock screen aimed at helping you make money no matter what the market does.

Finding Growth Stocks at Excellent Values
By Kevin Matras
Jun 17, 2008
Kevin Matras has something for both growth investors and value investors.

Screening for the Best Sectors
By Kevin Matras
Jun 10, 2008
Kevin Matras outlines a screen to find strong sectors and the best stocks within them.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Jun 03, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

Using Common Sense
By Kevin Matras
May 27, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring stocks is just as important as picking them.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
May 20, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are the stocks you want to own.

Identifying the Average Zacks Rank for an Industry
By Kevin Matras
May 13, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to pick the best Industries with the Zacks Rank and offers a unique tie-breaker.

A Powerful Combination for Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
May 06, 2008
Kevin Matras looks at sales growth and increasing profit margins.

Improving the Odds
By Kevin Matras
Apr 29, 2008
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of screening and backtesting.

Cultivating Profits
By Kevin Matras
Apr 22, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to invest in companies seeking solutions for the global rise in food prices.

Cash is King -- and so is low debt, etc.
By Kevin Matras
Apr 15, 2008
Kevin Matras shows you how to search for stocks with increasing cash and more. Read about HL, LFUS and OI.

Using Moving Averages
By Kevin Matras
Apr 08, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how to use moving averages to determine trends and spot winners in any market environment.

The Sky is NOT Falling
By Kevin Matras
Apr 01, 2008
The earnings picture remains pretty positive as this growth screen shows.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Mar 25, 2008
Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to own.

Minimizing Market Risk and Volatility with Beta
By Kevin Matras
Mar 18, 2008
Kevin Matras highlights a screen to find good stocks with half the market`s volatility.

Screening for the Best Sectors
By Kevin Matras
Mar 11, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how to identify sectors and industries that hold up well during sell-offs.

The Market is Cheap
By Kevin Matras
Mar 04, 2008
Find out why the market looks so `cheap` at these levels and how to start planning your market-bottoming purchases.

Great New Screen
By Kevin Matras
Feb 26, 2008
This screen blew the market away last year and is set to do so again in 2008.

The Importance of Screening and Backtesting
By Kevin Matras
Feb 19, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how you can increase your odds for success.

"Magic Numbers" and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Feb 12, 2008
Kevin Matras dispels the ?magic numbers? myth and explains how to use Relative Valuations to find undervalued stocks on the move.

Upgraded Broker Ratings
By Kevin Matras
Feb 05, 2008
Kevin Matras explains how upgraded broker ratings can take your portfolio to a whole new level.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Jan 29, 2008
Kevin Matras shows how a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options. Read about BKE, FFH and NWA.

Using Moving Averages
By Kevin Matras
Jan 22, 2008
Spot winners bucking the market's recent downtrend. Stocks highlighted include HS, LMNX and LCRD.

Three Days Up
By Kevin Matras
Jan 15, 2008
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move now.

Finding Winners in a Tough Market
By Kevin Matras
Jan 08, 2008
Learn about a screen that you can use during this tough market.

Sizing up the Markets
By Kevin Matras
Jan 01, 2008
Find out which Market Caps performed the best in 2007. You might be surprised.

Returning to Square One
By Kevin Matras
Dec 24, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of screening and backtesting. Companies featured include HEES, STAN and AHII:

Returning to Square One
By Kevin Matras
Dec 18, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of screening and backtesting.

Diversification and Portfolio Weighting
By Kevin Matras
Dec 11, 2007
Kevin Matras talks about diversification and the importance of an equally dollar weighted portfolio.

A Simple Yet Extraordinary Screen
By Kevin Matras
Dec 04, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer term, dividend investment strategy.

The Short Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Nov 27, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at the short ratio as a market sentiment indicator and shows how to use it for finding winning stocks.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Nov 20, 2007
Kevin Matras explains that stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to own.

Minimizing Market Risk and Volatility with ?Beta?
By Kevin Matras
Nov 13, 2007
Stocks with low betas outperformed the market on average over the last 4-week and 1-week periods.

Energizing Your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Nov 06, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to find winning stocks in the hottest sector.

A Winning Strategy for Beating the Market
By Kevin Matras
Oct 30, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his ?Upgrades and Revisions2? strategy.

Price Targets and ?Multiple? Expansion
By Kevin Matras
Oct 23, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to create your own price targets and how to estimate your stocks? future earnings multiples.

Best of Both Worlds
By Kevin Matras
Oct 16, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Oct 09, 2007
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone?s portfolio.

Great Stocks Often Have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Oct 02, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest sectors.

The Short Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Sep 25, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at the `short ratio` as a market sentiment indicator, and shows how to use it for picking winning stocks.

The Importance of Screening and Backtesting
By Kevin Matras
Sep 18, 2007
Kevin Matras explains how you can increase your odds for success.

Identifying the Average Zacks Rank for an Industry
By Kevin Matras
Sep 04, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to pick the best Industries with the Zacks Rank, and offers a unique way to create tie-breakers.

Just What the Doctor Ordered
By Kevin Matras
Aug 28, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a personal screen he?s been running since the market?s set-back.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Aug 21, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why you should own stocks with new analyst coverage.

Lesson Learned from Hanging a Door
By Kevin Matras
Aug 14, 2007
Kevin Matras talks about the right tools for the right job.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Aug 07, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring stocks is as important as picking them.

Relative Price Strength Screen
By Kevin Matras
Jul 31, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in all markets.

Great Stocks Often Have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Jul 17, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors.

?Magic Numbers? and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Jul 10, 2007
Kevin Matras dispels the ?magic numbers? myth and looks at how to use Relative Valuations for finding undervalued stocks on the move.

Price & Volume: Pulling Profits and Cutting Losses
By Kevin Matras
Jun 26, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits, cutting losses and spotting potential trend changes.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Jun 19, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why you want to own stocks with new analyst coverage.

Diversification and Portfolio Weighting
By Kevin Matras
Jun 12, 2007
Kevin Matras talks about diversification and the importance of an equally dollar weighted portfolio.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Jun 05, 2007
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone's portfolio.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
May 29, 2007
Kevin Matras shows why monitoring your stocks are as important as picking them. It?s simple common sense, but can make all of the difference.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
May 22, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

Return on Equity ? Part of a Winning Screening Strategy
By Kevin Matras
May 15, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over the popular ROE2 strategy. See what items go into this winning screen and get three of its newest picks.

A Winning Strategy to Outperform the Market
By Kevin Matras
May 08, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his Upgrades and Revisions2 strategy.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
May 01, 2007
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone?s portfolio.

Creating a Custom Consensus
By Kevin Matras
Apr 24, 2007
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

Great Stocks Often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Apr 17, 2007
Kevin Matras explains how to find winning stocks in the winningest sectors.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Apr 10, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

By Popular Demand
By Kevin Matras
Apr 03, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over an exciting screening strategy called Best Buys.

Don't Trade the Headlines
By Kevin Matras
Mar 27, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why using a backtested trading strategy is the only way to go.

The Best of Both Worlds
By Kevin Matras
Mar 20, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Mar 13, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen that weeds out the weak stocks from the strong.

Beating the Market in Good Times and Bad
By Kevin Matras
Mar 06, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in all markets.

Price Targets and Multiple Expansion
By Kevin Matras
Feb 27, 2007
Kevin Matras shows how to create your own price targets and how to estimate your stocks? future earnings multiples.

Best Buys
By Kevin Matras
Feb 20, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a new screening strategy.

Price & Volume
By Kevin Matras
Feb 13, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits, cutting losses and spotting potential trend changes.

Beyond Earnings
By Kevin Matras
Feb 06, 2007
With Earnings Season in full swing, Kevin Matras goes over a screening strategy that targets consistently increasing earnings.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Jan 30, 2007
Kevin Matras explains why investors should seek out stocks with new analyst coverage.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Jan 23, 2007
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move

'Magic Numbers' and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Jan 16, 2007
Kevin Matras dispels the ?magic numbers? myth and looks at how to use Relative Valuations for finding undervalued stocks on the move.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Jan 09, 2007
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors. Get four top picks from the top four Sectors.

The Importance of Screening and Backtesting
By Kevin Matras
Jan 02, 2007
Kevin Matras explains the importance of Screening and Backtesting. Find out how to increase your odds for success.

A Relative Price Strength Screen for All Markets
By Kevin Matras
Dec 26, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in all markets.

The Best of Both Worlds
By Kevin Matras
Dec 19, 2006
Kevin Matras shows how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Dec 12, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move, NOW!!!

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Dec 05, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring stocks is as important as picking them.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Nov 28, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest sectors.

The Importance of Screening and Backtesting
By Kevin Matras
Nov 21, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over the importance of Screening and Backtesting. See how you can increase you odds for success.

Diversification and Portfolio Weighting
By Kevin Matras
Nov 14, 2006
Kevin Matras talks about diversification and the importance of an equally dollar weighted portfolio.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Nov 07, 2006
Kevin Matras shows how a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

A Relative Price Strength Screen for All Markets
By Kevin Matras
Oct 31, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in all markets.

The Best of Both Worlds
By Kevin Matras
Oct 24, 2006
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Oct 17, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to own.

The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Oct 10, 2006
With earnings season starting this week, Kevin Matras goes over two Screening Strategies that go beyond your ordinary earnings screens.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Oct 03, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Sep 26, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring stocks is as important as picking them.

A Relative Price Strength Screen
By Kevin Matras
Sep 19, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in both up markets and down.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Sep 12, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move, NOW!!!

Creating a Custom Consensus
By Kevin Matras
Sep 05, 2006
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

Diversification and Portfolio Weighting
By Kevin Matras
Aug 29, 2006
Kevin Matras writes about diversification and the importance of an equally dollar weighted portfolio.

Price Targets and 'Multiple' Expansion
By Kevin Matras
Aug 22, 2006
Kevin Matras shows how to create your own price targets and how to estimate your stocks` future earnings multiple.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Aug 15, 2006
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for trading the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone?s portfolio.

Cheap Stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
Aug 08, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a screening strategy for finding cheap stocks with big returns.

EPS Growth -- Past and Present
By Kevin Matras
Aug 02, 2006
Kevin Matras combines short-term and long-term Historical Earnings Growth with Earnings Estimate Revisions for a winning stock picking strategy.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Jul 25, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Jul 18, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Big Money? screening strategy, which has trounced the market year after year.

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Jul 13, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends.

Finding Growth Stocks at Excellent Values
By Kevin Matras
Jul 04, 2006
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Jun 27, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to have.

Don?t Trade the Headlines
By Kevin Matras
Jun 20, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why using a backtested trading strategy is the only way to go.

Minimizing Market Risk and Volatility with ?Beta?
By Kevin Matras
Jun 13, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at how to minimize your portfolio`s market risk and volatility by using the ?beta? measure.

Pulling Profits and Cutting Losses
By Kevin Matras
Jun 06, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits, cutting losses and spotting potential trend changes.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
May 30, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring your stocks is as important as picking them.

A Relative Price Strength Screen
By Kevin Matras
May 25, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in both up markets and down.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
May 16, 2006
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for trading the Zacks Rank that is practical for almost anyone`s portfolio.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
May 09, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move, NOW!!!

Diversification and Portfolio Weighting
By Kevin Matras
May 02, 2006
Kevin Matras talks about diversification and the importance of an equally dollar weighted portfolio.

Creating a Custom Consensus
By Kevin Matras
Apr 25, 2006
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Apr 18, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over two Screening Strategies that go beyond your ordinary Earnings screens.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Apr 11, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors.

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Apr 04, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends.

Winning Ways
By Kevin Matras
Mar 28, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that was up over 60% last year.

A Strategy for a Return on Your Investment
By Kevin Matras
Mar 21, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over his `Return on Equity` strategy that`s handily beaten the market for five consecutive years.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Mar 14, 2006
Kevin Matras explains why investors should seek out stocks with new analyst coverage.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Mar 07, 2006
Kevin Matras shows how a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

The Best of Both Worlds
By Kevin Matras
Feb 28, 2006
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Feb 21, 2006
Kevin Matras shows why monitoring stocks is as important as picking them. It?s simple common sense but it can make all the difference.

Creating a Custom Consensus
By Kevin Matras
Feb 14, 2006
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Feb 07, 2006
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone`s portfolio.

Three Days Up: Price and Volume
By Kevin Matras
Jan 31, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a price and volume screen for finding stocks on the move.

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Jan 24, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends.

The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Jan 17, 2006
With earnings season underway, Kevin Matras goes over two screening strategies that go beyond your ordinary earnings screens.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Jan 10, 2006
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy.

Winning Ways
By Kevin Matras
Jan 03, 2006
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that handily beat the market in 2005.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Dec 27, 2005
Kevin Matras explains why monitoring your stocks is just as important as picking them. It`s simple common sense that can make all the difference.

The Short Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Dec 20, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at the `short ratio` as a market sentiment indicator and shows how to use it for finding winning stocks.

Price Targets and `Multiple` Expansion
By Kevin Matras
Dec 13, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you how to create your own price targets and how to estimate your stocks` future earnings multiple.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Dec 06, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

Finding Growth Stocks at Excellent Values
By Kevin Matras
Nov 29, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Nov 22, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to have.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Nov 15, 2005
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone`s portfolio.

Creating a Custom Consensus of your Winningest Screens
By Kevin Matras
Nov 08, 2005
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

A Simple Dividend Strategy with Extraordinary Returns
By Kevin Matras
Nov 01, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer-term, dividend investment strategy.

Great Stocks Often Have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Oct 25, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Oct 18, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over his `Big Money` screening strategy that has trounced the market in every year over the last five years.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Oct 11, 2005
Kevin Matras shows why monitoring the stocks you?re in is as important as picking the stocks you get into.

Winning Ways
By Kevin Matras
Oct 04, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that`s handily beating the market this year.

Upgrades and Revisions -? A Winning Strategy for Beating the Market
By Kevin Matras
Sep 27, 2005
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his ?Upgrades and Revisions? strategy.

A Return on Equity Strategy for a Return on Your Investment
By Kevin Matras
Sep 20, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over his `Return on Equity` strategy that`s already up over 40% for 2005.

New Analyst Coverage
By Kevin Matras
Sep 15, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to have.

Screening for Stocks to Pick the Right Options
By Kevin Matras
Sep 06, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you why a good stock screener can be your best tool for picking options.

Creating a Custom Consensus of your Winningest Screens
By Kevin Matras
Aug 30, 2005
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen.

Price and Volume: Pulling Profits and Cutting Losses
By Kevin Matras
Aug 23, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits, cutting losses and spotting potential trend changes.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Aug 16, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at cash flows (and increasing cash flows) for a winning stock picking strategy.

Price Targets and `Multiple` Expansion
By Kevin Matras
Aug 09, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you how you can create your own price targets and how to estimate your stocks` future earnings multiple.

The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Aug 02, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over two Screening Strategies that go beyond your ordinary Earnings screens.

The PEG Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Jul 26, 2005
Kevin Matras talks about the PEG Ratio and explains how to use it for finding undervalued companies.

Increasing Sales and Increasing Profit Margins
By Kevin Matras
Jul 19, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins. A powerful combination for big returns.

`How` to Create Winning Screens
By Kevin Matras
Jul 12, 2005
Kevin Matras talks about `how` he creates his winningest screens. Get five news picks from some of his best strategies.

A Return on Equity Strategy for a Return on Your Investment
By Kevin Matras
Jul 05, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over his `Return on Equity` strategy that`s already showing double-digit gains for 2005.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Jun 28, 2005
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone`s portfolio.

Winning Ways
By Kevin Matras
Jun 21, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over a screen that`s handily beating the market this year.

Upgrades and Revisions
By Kevin Matras
Jun 13, 2005
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his `Upgrades and Revisions` strategy.

Increasing P/E?s for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Jun 07, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
May 31, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors.

EPS Growth -- Past and Present
By Kevin Matras
May 24, 2005
Kevin Matras combines short-term and long-term Historical Earnings Growth with Earnings Estimate Revisions for a winning stock picking strategy.

Return on Equity (ROE)
By Kevin Matras
May 17, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Return on Equity? (ROE) strategy that showed an average annualized gross return of over 32% in 2004.

Cheap Stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
May 10, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over one of his favorite strategies for finding cheap stocks with big returns.

Creating a Custom Consensus of your Winningest Screens
By Kevin Matras
May 03, 2005
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen. See how it`s done and how you can do it too. And get three top consensus picks from this week`s list.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Apr 27, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy. Find out how it?s consistently beaten the market year after year and get three of its newest picks.

Don`t Trade the Headlines
By Kevin Matras
Apr 19, 2005
Kevin Matras talks about why you shouldn`t trade the ?headlines? and why using a backtested trading strategy is the only way to go. Plus, get three new picks from some of his best backtested strategies.

How to Create Winning Screens
By Kevin Matras
Apr 12, 2005
Kevin Matras talks about ?how? he creates his winningest screens. And see how you can too. Plus, get five news picks from some of his best strategies.

Finding Growth Stocks at Excellent Values
By Kevin Matras
Apr 05, 2005
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value. This strategy has shown an average annualized gross return of nearly 20% in 2002, over 91% in 2003, and more than 39% in 2004. Get 3 of its newest picks.

A Simple Dividend Strategy with Extraordinary Returns
By Kevin Matras
Mar 29, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer term, dividend investment strategy. Check out the stats over the last 4+ years on this consistent performer. In both up markets and down markets, this strategy has been able to show impressive returns that handily beat the market year after year.

Minimizing Market Risk and Volatility with ?Beta?
By Kevin Matras
Mar 22, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to minimize your portfolio?s market risk and volatility by using the ?beta? measure. See how stocks with low betas outperformed the market on average over the last three months while stocks with higher betas lost on average over 3 times as much as the market.

Price & Volume: Pulling Profits and Cutting Losses
By Kevin Matras
Mar 15, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits, cutting losses and spotting potential trend changes. Get 9 stock examples that illustrate this.

Two New Screening Ideas to Find Winning Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Mar 09, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over two of his daily screens that he uses regularly. One is an EPS Momentum screen that looks for both price and earnings trends. The other looks at Increasing Prices and Volume for spotting stocks on the move. See the parameters and 3 new picks from each screen.

Great Stocks often have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Mar 01, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors. Get 3 top picks from the top 3 Sectors.

The PEG Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Feb 18, 2005
Kevin Matras talks about the PEG Ratio and explains how to use it for finding undervalued companies. This simple screen is up over 546% since 2001. See how and what stocks are currently showing up.

Earnings Acceleration: The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Feb 15, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over two ways to find stocks with increasing earnings and accelerated earnings growth. Learn how to find the best stocks with the best earnings and get 6 new picks.

Upgrades and Revisions -? A Winning Strategy for Beating the Market
By Kevin Matras
Feb 08, 2005
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his ?Upgrades and Revisions? strategy. With a 55.8% gain in ?01, a 35.8% gain in ?02, a whopping 126.4% gain in ?03, and a 38.8% gain ?04, -- up, down or sideways; this strategy can help you find the right stocks, right now.

Increasing P/E?s for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Feb 01, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends. See how and get 3 new picks from this screen.

Tips on Trading the Zacks Rank: Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Jan 25, 2005
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone`s portfolio. Learn how this filtered Zacks Rank can help you pick the best of the Zacks #1`s; trading fewer stocks for even bigger gains. And get three new top rated picks.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Jan 18, 2005
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy. Find out how it?s consistently beaten the market year after year and get 3 of its latest picks for 2005.

Creating a Custom Consensus of your Winningest Screens
By Kevin Matras
Jan 11, 2005
Kevin Matras combines some of his winningest strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen. See how it`s done and how you can do it too. And get 3 top consensus picks from this week`s list.

Using Return on Equity (ROE)
By Kevin Matras
Jan 04, 2005
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Return on Equity? (ROE) strategy that showed an average annualized gross return of over 89% in 2002, 110% in 2003 and over 60% in 2004. See how and get three new top picks.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Dec 29, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his Big Money screening strategy that picked up over 100% in 2001 and over 200% in 2002 and 2003! See why it`s called Big Money and get this weeks picks.

A Simple Dividend Strategy with Extraordinary Returns
By Kevin Matras
Dec 21, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer term, dividend investment strategy. In both up markets and down markets, this strategy has been able to show average annualized gross returns of nearly 30% a year. Find out how (and how to trade it). Plus get 3 new longer term picks.

Cheap stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
Dec 14, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over one of his favorite strategies for finding cheap stocks with big returns. So far this year, its average annualized gross returns are up 45.5%. Find out how and get this week?s 5 newest picks.

Finding Growth Stocks at Excellent Values
By Kevin Matras
Dec 08, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you how to find great growth stocks at an excellent value. This strategy has shown an average annualized gross return of over 20% in 2002, 90% in 2003, and more than 38% so far in 2004. Start planning for a profitable 2005 and get 3 of its newest picks.

Using Common Sense to Manage your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Dec 01, 2004
Kevin Matras shows how monitoring the stocks you?re in can be as important as picking the stocks you get into. It?s simple common sense but it can make all of the difference. He also gives out three top picks from some of his winningest screens.

Great Stocks Often Have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Nov 23, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the best Sectors. Plus, get 3 top picks from the top 3 Sectors.

Great Stocks Often Have Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Nov 23, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks and then how to find more of them.

Great Stocks often have some Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Nov 23, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at how to find winning stocks in the winningest Sectors, and shows how to find more of them! Plus, get 3 top picks from the top 3 Sectors.

The PEG Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Nov 17, 2004
Kevin Matras talks about the PEG Ratio and explains how to use it for finding undervalued companies. This simple screen since 2001 is up over 471.4%. See how and what stocks are currently showing up.

Upgrades and Revisions
By Kevin Matras
Nov 10, 2004
Kevin Matras shows how you can beat the market with his `Upgrades and Revisions` strategy that has produced gains of +55.8% in 2001, +35.8% in 2002, +126.4% in 2003, +28.3% YTD in 2004. Discover the genius behind this strategy along with 3 current picks.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Nov 03, 2004
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy for how to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner for almost anyone?s portfolio. Learn how this filtered Zacks Rank can help you pick the best of the Zacks #1?s; trading fewer stocks for even bigger gains. And get three new top rated picks.

EPS Growth -- Past and Present
By Kevin Matras
Oct 27, 2004
Kevin Matras combines short-term and long-term Historical Earnings Growth with Earnings Estimate Revisions for a winning stock picking strategy. In 2002 it did 42%, in 2003 over 108% and YTD in 2004, its up over 13%. See how, along with 3 new stock picks from this weeks screen.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Oct 21, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy. Find out how it did over 62% last year and how it?s beating the market again this year. We?ve also got 3 of its newest picks for this week.

Return on Equity as Part of a Winning Stock Picking Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Oct 13, 2004
Kevin Matras explains his ?Return on Equity? (ROE) strategy that showed an average annualized gross return of over 89% in 2002 and 110% in 2003. And so far in 2004, the avg. return YTD is up over 25%. See how and get three new top picks.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Oct 06, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Big Money? screening strategy that picked up over 100% in 2001 and over 200% in 2002 and 2003! See why it?s called ?Big Money? and get this week?s picks.

When to Sell
By Kevin Matras
Sep 29, 2004
Kevin Matras shares 3 screening strategies that use Price and Volume to generate profits and cut losses. Discover these strategies and 9 stocks currently making the grade.

Earnings Acceleration: The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Sep 24, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over two ways to find stocks with increasing earnings and accelerated earnings growth. Learn how to find the best stocks with the best earnings and get 6 new top picks.

Increasing P/Es for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Sep 15, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at rising P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends. See how and get 3 new picks from this winning screen.

Something for Everyone: Growth AND Value
By Kevin Matras
Sep 09, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you how to combine the best of both Growth AND Value investing to find winning stocks. With an average annualized gross return of over 20% in 2002, 90% in 2003, and more than 12% so far in 2004, you can?t afford to miss out on this screen and its three newest picks.

Cheap Stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
Sep 08, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over one of his favorite strategies for finding cheap stocks with big returns. So far this year, it is up 25.1%. Find out how and get this week?s top picks.

2 New Screening Ideas to Find Winning Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Aug 26, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over two of his daily screens that he uses regularly to find winning stocks. Discover these strategies including and 3 new picks from each screen.

Magic Numbers and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Aug 18, 2004
Kevin Matras dispels the ?magic numbers? myth and looks at how to use Relative Valuations for finding `undervalued? stocks on the move. See how it?s done and get 3 new ?value? stocks that look ready to breakout.

Minimizing Market Risk and Volatility with ?Beta?
By Kevin Matras
Aug 11, 2004
Kevin Matras unveils his research into ?Beta?. See how stocks with low beta outperformed the market while stocks with higher beta?s lost on average nearly 3 times as much as the market. Also discover 3 top, low-beta picks.

Upgrades and Revisions: Winning Strategy for Beating the Market
By Kevin Matras
Aug 04, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you his ?Upgrades and Revisions? strategy that was up +24.5% in 2002, +75% in 2003 and +15.9% 2004 YTD. Discover this special strategy along with 3 current picks.

A Screen That Works in Both Up and Down Markets
By Kevin Matras
Jul 28, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in both up markets and down. With a return of 350% since 2001, you?ve got to see this one. And get 3 top picks that are bucking the recent sell-off.

Filtering the Zacks Rank
By Kevin Matras
Jul 14, 2004
Kevin Matras outlines a strategy to trade the Zacks Rank in a very practical manner. Learn how this screen can help you pick the best of the Zacks #1?s; trading fewer stocks for even bigger gains. And get three new top rated picks.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Jul 07, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Big Money? screening strategy that picked up over 100% in 2001 and over 200% in 2002 and 2003! See why it?s called ?Big Money? and get this week?s picks.

The PEG Ratio Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Jun 30, 2004
Kevin Matras explores his PEG Ratio strategy that finds undervalued companies. Since 2001 this powerful screen is up over 389%. See how and what stocks are currently showing up.

Return on Equity (ROE) Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Jun 23, 2004
Kevin Matras explains his ?Return on Equity? (ROE) strategy that produced returns of 89% in 2002 and 110% in 2003. And so far in 2004 is up over 10%. Get details and three new top picks.

Technical Analysis ? (it`s easier than you think)
By Kevin Matras
Jun 16, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over some of the basics of Technical Analysis. Learn how to screen with Moving Averages and Rising Volume for finding winning stocks. And get 3 new picks that look ready to break out.

Increasing P/E?s for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Jun 09, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends. Plus 3 new picks that look ready to move.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Jun 03, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy that returned +62% last year. We?ve also reveal 3 of its newest picks.

Growth AND Value
By Kevin Matras
May 26, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you how to combine the best of both Growth AND Value investing to find winning stocks. With an average annualized gross return of 90.3% last year; find out how and get 3 of its latest picks.

A Screen that Works in Both Up Markets and Down Markets
By Kevin Matras
May 19, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Strength strategy for finding winning stocks in both up markets and down. With a compounded gross return of 340% since 2001, you?ve got to see this. Plus get 3 top picks that are bucking the recent sell-off.

A Simple Dividend Strategy with Extraordinary Returns
By Kevin Matras
May 12, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over a winning, longer term, dividend investment strategy that has returned 33.1%, 21.9% and 50.8% respectively over the past three years. Get the stocks from this screen currently making the grade.

Upgrades and Revisions
By Kevin Matras
May 05, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his ?Upgrades and Revisions? strategy that showed average returns of 83.2% since 2002. Discover this winning strategy along with this week?s top stock picks.

2 New Screening Ideas to Find Winning Stocks, NOW!!!
By Kevin Matras
Apr 28, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over two of his daily screens that he uses regularly to find winners. See the parameters and 3 new picks from each screen.

The Short Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Apr 21, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at the ?short ratio? as a market sentiment indicator and shows how to use it for finding winning stocks. Plus you?ll find three top picks using this indicator.

Earnings Growth and Positive Revisions = a Winning Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Apr 14, 2004
Kevin Matras combines Historical Earnings Growth with Earnings Estimates and Revisions for a winning stock picking strategy that returned 42% in 2002 and over 108% in 2003. See how, along with 3 new stocks from this week?s screen.

Increasing Sales and Increasing Profit Margins
By Kevin Matras
Apr 07, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins, which has produced big returns in the past. (Up 130% in 2003!) Check it out along with 3 top picks.

The PEG Ratio Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Mar 31, 2004
Kevin Matras talks about the PEG Ratio and how this simple screen has generated an average annual return of 129% over the last 2 years. Learn more along with this week?s 3 top picks.

You CAN Make Money, even in Down Markets
By Kevin Matras
Mar 24, 2004
This week, Kevin Matras recaps some of his recent stocks picks and how his strategies have beaten the market even in the last few weeks. He shows that you CAN make money, even in down markets. Read how it?s done and what he?s picking this week.

The Relentless Pursuit of Common Sense
By Kevin Matras
Mar 17, 2004
Kevin Matras shows why its vital to closely monitor your stocks after purchase to maximize profits. He calls it the Relentless Pursuit of Common Sense. Learn this strategy along with 3 top picks from some of his winningest screens.

Creating a Custom Consensus of your Winningest Screens
By Kevin Matras
Mar 10, 2004
Kevin Matras combines some of his top screening strategies to create a Custom Consensus screen. Get this week?s complete Custom Consensus list -- 8 stocks that look ready to move.

A Return on Equity Screen for Returns in Your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Mar 03, 2004
Kevin Matras reviews a Return on Equity (ROE) screen that generated returns of 42% in 2002, over 100% in 2003 and already 11% thru mid February of 2004. Plus get 3 of the stocks on this week?s list.

Increasing Cash Flows
By Kevin Matras
Feb 25, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at Cash Flows (and increasing Cash Flows) for a winning stock picking strategy that was up +62% last year. Learn to employ this strategy in 2004 along with 3 of its newest picks.

Growth AND Value
By Kevin Matras
Feb 18, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you how to combine the best of both Growth and Value investing for finding winning stocks (+45% per year). And get 3 of the newest picks.

Big Money (New and Improved!)
By Kevin Matras
Feb 11, 2004
Kevin Matras goes over his `Big Money` screening strategy that picked up over 100% in 2003 and also in 2002! Get 3 `Big Money` picks!!!

Increasing P/E`s for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Feb 04, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting winning stocks. Discover this strategy plus 3 new picks that look ready to move.

A Winning Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Jan 30, 2004
Kevin Matras has a winning stock picking strategy that gained over 43% in 2002 and 76% in 2003. Get the details along with 3 new stocks from this week`s screen.

Earnings Acceleration: Picking Great Stocks
By Kevin Matras
Jan 21, 2004
Kevin Matras shows you how to look at earnings acceleration for spotting great stocks on the move. This strategy has gained 135% in the last 6 months. Be sure to check it out along with 3 top picks.

Increasing Sales and Increasing Profit Margins
By Kevin Matras
Jan 15, 2004
Kevin Matras looks at Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins. A powerful combination for big returns, with +50% in 2002 and over +80% in 2003. Check it out along with 3 top picks.

Great Stocks Often Have Some Great Peers
By Kevin Matras
Jan 08, 2004
Kevin Matras concentrates on finding the best stocks in the best sectors with this winning Screen of the Week.

Upgrades and Revisions: One of My Favorite Strategies
By Kevin Matras
Dec 30, 2003
Kevin Matras goes over one of his best screening strategies for 2003 that produced returns in excess of 80% a year. Also discover 3 stocks that passed this successful screen.

The Beauty of the PEG Ratio
By Kevin Matras
Dec 23, 2003
Kevin Matras talks about the beauty of PEG (the Ratio) and explains how to use it for valuing companies and building a winning screening strategy. Plus 3 stocks that passed this successful screen.

Return on Equity (ROE): Key Ingredient to Winning Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Dec 17, 2003
Kevin Matras explains his Return on Equity (ROE) screening strategy that has shown an average annual gross return of over +81% a year. Discover 3 stocks that passed this successful screen.

First the Good News, Then Even Better News
By Kevin Matras
Dec 10, 2003
Kevin Matras provides tips on trading stocks with the Zacks Rank that is up a cumulative +61.1% YTD.

Something for Everyone
By Kevin Matras
Dec 03, 2003
Kevin Matras shows you how to combine the best of both Growth and Value investing to find finding winning stocks. Discover 3 stocks that passed this successful screen.

Big Money
By Kevin Matras
Nov 24, 2003
Kevin Matras goes over a new screening strategy that?s up over +115% so far this year. Find out the keys and get this week?s 3 top picks.

Cheap Stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
Nov 19, 2003
Kevin Matras goes over one of his favorite strategies for finding cheap stocks with big returns. So far this year it?s up over 112%. Find out how and get the top picks for this week.

2 New Screening Ideas to Find Winning Stocks, NOW!!!
By Kevin Matras
Nov 12, 2003
Kevin Matras goes over two of his favorite screens to find winning stocks for his own portfolio. Discover these strategies along with 3 stocks ready to climb.

Earnings Acceleration: The Difference Between Good Stocks and Great Ones
By Kevin Matras
Nov 05, 2003
Kevin Matras looks at earnings and earnings acceleration for the difference between good stocks and great stocks. Discover this profitable strategy along with 3 top picks.

Increasing P/E`s for Stocks on the Move
By Kevin Matras
Nov 03, 2003
Kevin Matras looks at increasing P/E Ratios for spotting potential price and earnings trends. Discover this strategy along with 3 top picks.

Upgrades and Revisions Pave the Way to Profits
By Kevin Matras
Oct 22, 2003
Kevin Matras revisits one of his best screening strategies which has shown average returns of 70%+ a year for the last two years. Discover this strategy along with 3 top picks.

Increasing Sales and Increasing Profit Margins
By Kevin Matras
Oct 15, 2003
Screening for Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins is a powerful combination. How powerful? +65% average annual return over the last 2 years. Discover this strategy along with 4 top picks

?Magic Numbers?? and Relative Valuations
By Kevin Matras
Oct 08, 2003
Kevin Matras shows you how to use Relative Valuations for finding ?undervalued? stocks on the move. He also gives out six top picks from some of his best screens.

The Relentless Pursuit of Common Sense
By Kevin Matras
Oct 01, 2003
Kevin Matras shows the importance of monitoring your stocks after you buy them. He calls this the ?Relentless Pursuit of Common Sense?. He also gives out three top picks from some of his best screens.

Price & Volume: Pulling Profits and Cutting Losses
By Kevin Matras
Sep 24, 2003
Kevin Matras looks at how to use Price and Volume for locking in profits and cutting losses. Discover this winning strategy along with 9 top picks.

Increasing Cash Flows: A Historically Profitable Screening Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Sep 17, 2003
Kevin Matras revisits one of his most popular screens that focuses on Cash Flow. If you?re looking for a strategy with average annual gross returns in excess of 55%, then keep reading.

Earnings Growth + Positive Earnings Estimates Revisions = Winning Strategy
By Kevin Matras
Sep 11, 2003
Kevin Matras combines historical earnings growth with earnings estimates revisions for a winning stock picking strategy that?s shown an average annual gross return in excess of +56% over the last two years. Discover this strategy along with 3 top picks.

Increasing Sales AND Increasing Profit Margins
By Kevin Matras
Sep 03, 2003
Screening for Sales Growth and Increasing Profit Margins is a powerful combination. How powerful? +65% average annual return over the last 2 years.

First the Good News, Then Even Better News
By Kevin Matras
Aug 27, 2003
First, Kevin Matras has some has Good news for you. Then he?s got even Better news for you! Get this winning screen that is up almost +40% so far this year.

Cheap Stocks and Big Returns
By Kevin Matras
Aug 20, 2003
Kevin Matras reviews one of his favorite strategies for finding cheap stocks that have an average annualized gross return of over +81% 2 years running.

Growing Values for Growing Your Portfolio
By Kevin Matras
Aug 13, 2003
Kevin Matras highlights a screening strategy that will help you pick a few good stocks a month to handily beat the market.

Upgrades and Revisions Generates 60% Annual Gains
By Kevin Matras
Aug 06, 2003
Kevin Matras revisits one of his best and most popular screening strategies which has consistently shown average annual gross returns in excess of 60% a year for the last two years.

Return On Equity: Key to 52% Annual Return
By Kevin Matras
Jul 30, 2003
As the boys of summer strive to hit .400, Kevin Matras has a screen that has an average win ratio of 65% over the past 2 years. And gains of 52% annually. Get this winning screen and 3 top picks.

Earnings Acceleration: The Difference Between Good Stocks and
By Kevin Matras
Jul 23, 2003
Kevin Matras is stepping on the gas as he looks at earnings acceleration for picking great stocks.

Dividends, Dividends, Dividends
By Kevin Matras
Jul 22, 2003
Want to take advantage of the new tax break on stock dividends? Kevin Matras shares a screening strategy that focuses on dividends that has produced an average annual return of over 15%.

Increasing PE`s For Stocks On The Move
By Kevin Matras
Jun 27, 2003
Increasing P/E Ratios may signal a trend. Get 3 stocks that pass this successful screen.

Price & Volume: Pulling Profits and Spotting Potential Trend Changes
By Kevin Matras
Jun 20, 2003
Kevin Matras shows how to use Price and Volume changes to lock in profits and spot potential emerging trends. Plus 9 stocks that have hit his radar screen.


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