NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The history of the ETF industry includes some very off the wall fund concepts including one from the early days with the Guggenheim Spin-Off ETF (CSD) which began trading in late 2006 as the Claymore/Beacon Spin Off ETF. It was so off the wall I didn't even bother writing about it when it first came out.
The fund will celebrate its seventh anniversary in December and its long term performance has been stellar. It has only lagged behind the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) for one calendar year in 2008 since its inception. Similarly it only lagged the SPDR S&P Mid Cap 400 ETF (MDY) in that same year. CSD is more of a mid-cap fund so the comparison to MDY is more appropriate.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Qiagen N.V.(QGEN)
QIAGEN N.V., through its subsidiaries, provides sample and assay technologies worldwide. It offers approximately 500 core consumable products, such as sample and assay kits, and automated instrumentation systems that empower customers to transform raw biological samples into molecular information. The company?s consumable products are used for plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) purification, and ribonucleic acid purification and stabilization; genomic and viral nucleic acid purification; nucleic acid transfection; polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification; reverse transcription; DNA cleanup after PCR and sequencing; and DNA cloning and protein purification. The company sells the digene HC2 HPV Test, a signal-amplified test for high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus. It also offers co-development services for companion diagnostics, technology licensing and patent sales services, and custom services, including whole genome amplification, DNA sequencing, and non- cGMP DNA production on a contract basis. The company?s instrumentation systems automate the use of sample and assay technologies into solutions for a range of laboratory needs enabling customers to perform nucleic acid sample preparation, assay setup, target detection, and other laboratory tasks. Its automated systems include QIAsymphony, a modular system; Rotor-Gene Q, a rotary real-time PCR cycler system; PyroMark, a high-resolution detection platform based upon the Pyrosequencing technology; QIAcube, a sample processing instrument; QIAxcel for nucleic acid separation in low- to high-throughput laboratories; and ESE-Quant Tube Scanners, an optical measurement device. The company serves customer classes, including molecular diagnostics laboratories; applied testing customers in fields, such as forensics, veterinary diagnostics, and food safety; pharmaceutical research and development groups, and academic researchers. QIAGEN N.V. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Venlo, the Netherlands.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Entree Gold Inc (ETG.TO)
Entr茅e Gold Inc., an exploration stage resource company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties primarily in Mongolia and the United States. The company holds interests in three key copper porphyry deposits, including the Hugo North Extension and the Heruga deposits in Mongolia; and the Ann Mason deposit, located near Yerington, Nevada. It is also exploring for porphyry-related copper systems in Nevada and New Mexico. The company was formerly known as Entr茅e Resources Inc. and changed its name to Entr茅e Gold Inc. on October 9, 2002. Entr茅e Gold Inc. was founded 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 10 Cheap Companies To Invest In Right Now: TransAct Technologies Incorporated(TACT)
TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops, assembles, markets, and services transaction and specialty printers. It offers thermal, inkjet, and impact printers to print various transaction records, such as receipts, tickets, coupons, register journals, and other documents. The company also provides various printing supplies and consumables, including inkjet cartridges, ribbons, receipt papers, and other transaction supplies, as well as replacement parts; maintenance, repair, and testing services; and refurbished printers. TransAct Technologies Incorporated sells its printers under the Epic, Ithaca, and Printrex brand names for applications primarily in the banking, POS, casino and gaming, lottery, oil and gas, and medical and mobile markets. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and selected distributors, as well as directly and online to end-users in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Austral ia, the Caribbean Islands, and the south Pacific. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Avago Technologies Limited(AVGO)
Avago Technologies Limited engages in the design, development, and supply of analog semiconductor devices with a focus on III-V based products. Its product portfolio comprises RF amplifiers, RF filters, RF front-end modules, ambient light sensors, light emitting diodes, low noise amplifiers, mm-wave mixers, optical finger navigation products, diodes, fiber optic transceivers, serializer/deserializer ASICs, motion control encoders and subsystems, optocouplers, and optical mouse sensors. The company?s products are used in cellular phones, consumer appliances, data networking and telecommunications equipment, enterprise storage and servers, renewable energy and smart power grid, factory automation, displays, optical mice, printers, voice and data communications, keypad and display backlighting, backlighting control, base stations, storage area networking, in-car infotainment, lighting, motor controls, power supplies, and optical disk drives applications. It markets its produ cts through a network of distributors and its direct sales force worldwide. The company sells approximately 6,500 products to original equipment manufacturers of wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics, and consumer and computing peripherals markets. Avago Technologies Limited was founded in 2005 and is based in Singapore.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shauna O'Brien]
Canaccord Genuity announced on Monday that it has raised its price target on Avago Technologies Ltd (AVGO).
The firm has maintained a “Buy” rating on AVGO, and has increased the company’s price target from $45 to $53. This price target suggests a 20% upside from the stock’s current price of $42.55.
Analyst Michael Walkly commented: ��eardown analysis of the iPhone 5S and 5C by iFixit suggests Avago has maintained very strong RF dollar content share.”
“We believe these trends are consistent with our long-term thesis that Avago is well positioned to benefit from the rapidly growing demand for FBAR/BAW filters needed to support the growing mix of LTE smartphones.”
“We also believe Avago’s proprietary technologies, strong IP portfolio, and diverse customer base in several growth markets position the company for strong long-term growth trends with industry leading margins,” added the analyst.
Looking ahead, the analyst expects to see 2015 EPS of $3.93 per share. Revenue is expected to be $3.4 billion.
Avago Technologies shares were up 93 cents, or 2.26%, during Monday morning trading. The stock is up 34% YTD.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Cytokinetics Incorporated(CYTK)
Cytokinetics, Incorporated, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics that modulate muscle function for the potential treatment of serious diseases and medical conditions. It primarily offers omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac muscle myosin activator, which is in Phase I/IIa clinical trials for the treatment of heart failure; CK-2017357, which is a Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; and CK-2066260, a fast skeletal muscle sarcomere activator for the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with muscle weakness or wasting. The company?s cancer treatment products under development stage comprise ispinesib, SB-743921, and GSK-923295. It has a strategic alliance with Amgen Inc. to discover, develop, and commercialize novel small molecule therapeutics that activate cardiac muscle contractility for applications in the treatment of heart failure. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Sean Williams]
What: Shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK ) , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for serious diseases, tanked as much as 38% after reporting mid-stage top-line data from acute heart failure drug, omecamtiv mecarbil.
- [By Rick Munarriz]
Tuesday
Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK ) checks in on Tuesday. The biotech company's lead candidate is a cardiac muscle contractility program that Cytokinetics is trying to get approved for the potential treatment of heart failure. Investors see red ink here, but analysts do see the quarterly deficit narrowing this time around. - [By Brian Pacampara]
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK ) has received a distressing two-star ranking.
- [By Rich Duprey]
Biopharmaceutical Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK ) announced yesterday that it will be effecting a 1-for-6 reverse stock split to reduce the number of outstanding shares from�approximately 163.6 million to approximately 27.3 million shares.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Viento Group Ltd(VIE.AX)
Viento Group Ltd. engages in the development, marketing, and management of property investment products in Australia. The company provides property investment syndicates and property investment funds. It also involves in the management of agribusiness investment products. It distributes investment products to both retail and institutional investors. The company was formerly known as WRF Securities Limited and changed its name to Viento Group Ltd. in November 2007. Viento Group is based in Melbourne, Australia.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Penn West Petroleum Ltd(PWE)
Penn West Petroleum Ltd. engages in acquiring, exploring, developing, exploiting, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and related assets in North America. The company produces light and medium crude oil, natural gas liquids, heavy oil, and natural gas. It operates in two major regions, including the Southern District, which covers properties within Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and southern and east central Alberta with developed and undeveloped land base totaling approximately 3.3 million net acres; and the Northern District encompassing northeastern British Columbia, northern Alberta, parts of west central Alberta, and the Northwest Territories with developed and undeveloped land position of approximately 2.9 million net acres. The company was formerly known as Penn West Energy Trust and changed its name to Penn West Petroleum Ltd. in January 2011. Penn West Petroleum Ltd. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Roberto Pedone]
Another under-$10 stock that's starting to trend within range of triggering a big breakout trade is Penn West Petroleum (PWE), which is engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, developing, exploiting and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and related assets. This stock has been under pressure by the bears during the last three months, with shares off by 24%.
If you take a look at the chart for Penn West Petroleum, you'll notice that this stock has been trending sideways over the last two months, with shares moving between $7.89 on the downside and $8.84 on the upside. Shares of PWE are now starting to spike higher above its recent low of $8.14 a share and it's quickly moving within range of triggering a breakout trade above the upper-end of its recent sideways trading chart pattern.
Market players should now look for long-biased trades in PWE if it manages to break out above some near-term overhead resistance levels at $8.84 a share to its 50-day moving average of $8.96 a share with high volume. Look for a sustained move or close above those levels with volume that hits near or above its three-month average action of 2.43 million shares. If that breakout hits soon, then PWE will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major overhead resistance levels at its 200-day moving average of $10.07 to $11 a share. Any high-volume move above those levels will then give PWE a chance to tag $11.50 to $12 a share.
Traders can look to buy PWE off any weakness to anticipate that breakout and simply use a stop that sits right below some key near-term support levels at $8.14 a share or at $7.89 a share. One can also buy PWE off strength once it starts to clear those breakout levels with volume and then simply use a stop that sits a comfortable percentage from your entry point.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: FMC Technologies Inc. (FTI)
FMC Technologies, Inc. provides technology solutions for the energy industry worldwide. Its Subsea Technologies segment designs and manufactures subsea systems used in the offshore production of crude oil and natural gas; and multiphase meters used in production and surface well testing, reservoir monitoring, remote operation, fiscal allocation, process monitoring and control, and artificial lift optimization, as well as provides installation and workover tools, installation assistance, and field support for commissioning, intervention, and maintenance of subsea systems. This segment also provides remotely operated vehicle systems and remote manipulator systems, as well as offers support services for subsea control systems and other high-technology equipment for subsea exploration and production. This segment markets its products primarily through its own technical sales organization. The company�s Surface Technologies segment offers surface wellheads for standard and cri tical service applications; fluid control products for use in well completion and stimulation activities; and fracturing flowback and wireline services for exploration companies in the oil and gas industry. Its Energy Infrastructure segment offers measurement systems for the custody transfer of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products; fluid loading and transfer systems to the oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries; material handling solutions, such as bulk conveying systems to the power generation and mining industries; systems that separate production flows from wells into oil, gas, sand, and water; and direct drive systems for various energy-related applications. This segment also offers design, engineering, project management, maintenance, and aftermarket services for blending and transfer systems; and automation, control, and information technology for the oil and gas, and other industries. FMC Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Monica Gerson]
FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI) is projected to post its Q3 earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion.
Posted-In: Earnings scheduleEarnings News Pre-Market Outlook Markets
- [By Rich Smith]
Following up on its March order with Cameron International�for $600 million worth of subsea "trees" -- equipment affixed to an oil wellhead to regulate the flow of gas and fluids injected into a well to help force oil out -- Brazilian oil major Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE: PBR ) (NYSE: PBR-A ) announced Wednesday that it is ordering another 49 subsea trees, tooling, and associated subsea controls from FMC Technologies (NYSE: FTI ) in a contract worth $500 million.
10 Best Mid Cap Stocks To Buy For 2015: Johnson Controls Inc.(JCI)
Johnson Controls, Inc. engages in building efficiency, automotive experience, and power solutions businesses worldwide. Its building efficiency business designs, produces, markets, and installs integrated heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, as well as building management systems, controls, and security and mechanical equipment. This business also provides technical services, energy management consulting, and operations of real estate portfolios for the non-residential buildings market. In addition, this business offers residential air conditioning and heating systems, and industrial refrigeration products. The company?s automotive experience business designs and manufactures interior products and systems for passenger cars and light trucks, including vans, pick-up trucks, and sport/crossover utility vehicles. It offers seating systems and components; cockpit systems comprising instrument panels and clusters, information displays, and body controllers; overh ead systems, such as headliners and electronic convenience features; floor consoles; and door systems. This business also produces automotive interior systems for original equipment manufacturers. Its power solutions business produces lead-acid automotive batteries serving automotive original equipment manufacturers and the general vehicle battery aftermarket. This business produces lead-acid batteries, as well as offers absorbent glass mat and lithium-ion battery technologies to power hybrid vehicles. The company was formerly known as Johnson Electric Service Company and changed its name to Johnson Controls, Inc. in 1974. Johnson Controls, Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Dan Caplinger]
But the big problem for Magna has come from Europe. Rival Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI ) , which gets more of its revenue from Europe than from North America, has seen poor conditions in Europe weigh on its overall results. That's consistent with the big problems that major customers Ford (NYSE: F ) and General Motors (NYSE: GM ) have seen in their own European sales figures, with Ford having lost $1.75 billion last year in Europe and expecting that figure to balloon upward to $2 billion for 2013. Although GM managed to reduce its European losses in the first quarter to just $175 million, both it and Ford have a lot of work to do in order to get their operations on the continent back to profitability.
- [By Laura Brodbeck]
Tuesday
Earnings Expected From: Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD), Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) Economic Releases Expected: �US consumer confidence, US PPI, Canadian PPI, British mortgage approvals and consumer credit, French consumer confidenceWednesday
- [By The Part-time Investor]
Due to the sale of stocks that cut their dividend (and buyouts), and reinvestment of this money into new positions, In January of 2009 the following three new stocks were purchased.
Dover Corp. (DOV)Johnson Controls (JCI)Medtronics (MDT)In January of 2010, again, due to stock sales (and buyouts) a further four new stocks were bought.
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