Here is a current list of the stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs that we use in our model portfolios. Premium members can elect to receive an email notice whenever a change is made to this list.
Stocks
Name Ticker
Apple, Inc. AAPL
KKR Financial KFN
Buckeye Technologies BKI
Sturm Ruger RGR
Google GOOG
Liberty Media LINTA
Ethan Allen ETH
Lithia Motors LAD
Southwestern Energy SWN
Sinclair Broadcasting SBGI
AAR Corp AIR
Jos A Bank JOSB
Legend Gold NOATF
Arctic Cat ACAT
Bridgepoint Education BPI
Complete Production CPX
Fastenal FAST
Twin Disc TWIN
ETFs
Name Ticker
Rydex S&P Equal Wt RSP
Vanguard Total Stk Mkt VTI
Vanguard SC Growth VBK
Market Vectors Africa AFK
Market Vectors Vietnam VNM
iShares Indonesia EIDO
iShares Sweden EWD
S&P Home Builders XHB
iShares Mortgage Fund REM
iShares Microcap IWC
Vanguard Total Bond BND
Claymore/Zacks Midcap CZA
Powershares Small Cap PJM
First Trust Nat Gas Ix FCG
Global X Norway NORW
First Trust Technology FXL
SPDR Healthcare XLV
SPDR Oil & Gas Expl XOP
SPDR Retail XRT
Mutual Funds
Name Ticker
Fidelity New Markets FNMIX
Vanguard GNMA VFIIX
Vanguard 500 Index VFINX
Vanguard Emerging Markets VEIEX
Vanguard Total Stock Market VTSMX
Vanguard Small Cap Value VISVX
Vanguard Hi Yield Corporate VWEHX
Vanguard Inflation Protected Bd VIPSX
Our Top Picks represent a starting point for investors who want to gain exposure to the asset classes we use in our model portfolios. This list is not a blanket buy recommendation, because the current market price of these picks will determine whether they are fairly valued, over-valued, or under-valued. Each of these top picks should be carefully evaluated for suitability based on the investor’s circumstances. Investors should consider whether the current price of any of these Top Picks is too high to be an appropriate entry point.