【narrative by anthony neilson】4 Top Momentum Stocks Powered by Driehaus Strategy
Investors who have the propensity to take higher risk can think of investing in momentum stocks to boost their gains. In this narrative by anthony neilsonrespect, the Driehaus strategy can be used to choose the best momentum stocks using the “buy high and sell higher" theory. Eventually, Richard Herman Driehaus earned his place in Barron’s All-Century Team following the success of this investment strategy.
The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) proved that the strategy has the potential to offer high returns. AAII’s portfolio, which was developed following the strategy, returned 13.5% and 18.1% in the five- and 10-year time frames, respectively, compared with -1.1% and 4.2% gains registered by the S&P 500. Thus, investors with a high-risk appetite may opt for this strategy to boost their portfolio returns.
A Detailed Look Into the Driehaus Strategy
Regarding the strategy, Driehaus once said: “I would much rather invest in a stock that’s increasing in price and take the risk that it may begin to decline than invest in a stock that’s already in a decline and try to guess when it will turn around.” In line with this insight, AAII took into account the percentage 50-day moving average as one of the key criteria before creating a portfolio following Driehaus’ philosophy.
It is calculated by dividing the numerator (month-end price minus 50-day moving average of month-end price) by the 50-day moving average of the month-end price. Another momentum indicator — positive relative strength — has also been included in this strategy. A positive percentage 50-day moving average indicates that the stock is trading at a price higher than its 50-day moving average level, indicating an uptrend.
Moreover, AAII found that Driehaus primarily focuses on strong earnings growth rates and impressive earnings projections to pick potential outperformers. Companies with a strong history of beating estimates are also given importance in this strategy, which was made to provide better returns over the long term.
Screening Parameters
In addition to the 50-day moving average and relative strength, we have considered a few parameters for picking the best stocks. As companies with a strong history of beating estimates usually outperform the market, we have added this parameter to our screen. Also, we have considered only those stocks that have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a Momentum Score of A or B. Our research shows that stocks with a Style Score of A or B when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 offer the best upside potential.
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• Zacks Rank equal to #1
No matter whether good market or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 have a proven history of outperformance. You can see
the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here
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Last 5-year average EPS growth rates above 2%
Strong EPS growth history ensures improving business
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Trailing 12-month EPS growth greater than 0 and industry median
Higher EPS growth compared to the industry average indicates superior earnings performance
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Last four-quarter average EPS surprise greater than 5%
Solid EPS surprise history indicates better price performance
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Positive percentage change in 50-day moving average and relative strength over 4 weeks
Positive percentage change in 50-day moving average and relative strength signal uptrend
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Momentum Score equal to or less than B
A favorable momentum score indicates that it is ideal to take advantage of the momentum with the highest probability of success.
These few parameters have narrowed down the universe of over 6,776 stocks to only nine.
Here are four of the nine stocks:
BWX Technologies, Inc.
BWXT is a manufacturer and seller of nuclear components. It has a Momentum Score of A. The trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise is 19.8%, on average.
Murphy USA Inc.
MUSA is engaged in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. It has a Momentum Score of B and a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 16.6%, on average.
Dollar General Corporation
DG is a provider of merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. It has a Momentum Score of A and a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 16.9%, on average.
Medifast, Inc.
MED is a manufacturer and distributer of weight loss, weight management, healthy living products, and other consumable health and nutritional products. It has a Momentum Score of A and four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 14.8%, on average.
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