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The Best Magic Formula Investing Stocks

MagicDiligence is dedicated to finding only the very best investment opportunities on the Magic Formula® Investing* (MFI) screen. The Magic Formula® stock strategy, invented by Joel Greenblatt in The Little Book That Beats the Market, earned nearly 31% ANNUAL returns over a 17 year period. But the screen can also turn up many undesirable companies that can leave investors with disappointing losses. By researching promising MFI stocks, MagicDiligence aims to avoid the losers (reducing risk) while recommending the winners (raising returns). Become a MagicDiligence Member today!

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BMC Software Should Get Back to $50
Jan 26, 2012

BMC Software is an enterprise business software company focusing on IT management products. Predictable and recurring revenues, wide operating margins, robust cash flow, high switching costs, and favorable growth prospects for the industry make this an attractive business and the stock is selling near a 5-year low valuation.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 1/22/2012
Jan 22, 2012

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula® Investing screens.


Face Off: Enterprise Software Companies
Jan 17, 2012

Enterprise software is a great business, with recurring revenues, high switching costs, and sky-high operating and free cash flow margins. With 4 major providers now being screened by Magic FormulaŽ Investing, which one is the best to buy?


Top 10 Dividend Yields, Lowest P/S, and Lowest P/B Stocks
Jan 5, 2012

The top 10 Magic Formula® stocks ranked by dividend yield, lowest price-to-sales ratio, and lowest price-to-book ratios. All of these metrics have been proven to outperform the market at large.


MagicDiligence vs. Magic Formula in 2011
Dec 29, 2011

How did MagicDiligence's Top Buy picks fare against the raw Magic FormulaŽ screens during 2011? A review and some commentary.


Magic Formula Investing 2011 Year in Review
Dec 28, 2011

How did Magic FormulaŽ Investing perform in 2011? A detailed review.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 12/5/2011
Dec 5, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


Guest Review: Meredith Corporation - Printing Cash but for How Long?
Dec 1, 2011

Guest contributor Frank Voisin reviews Meredith Corporation, publisher of popular magazines including Better Homes and Gardens and Family Circle.


High Piotroski Scores In Magic Formula Investing
Nov 29, 2011

Joseph Piotroski's 9-point scoring system has proven a successful way to find value stocks that beat the market. Can we combine his method with the "good company at cheap price" precepts of Magic Formula Investing (MFI) to find potential winners? In this article, we take a look at MFI stocks with 8 or 9 Piotroski scores.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 11/27/2011
Nov 27, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 11/20/11
Nov 20, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving into and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


Lender Processing Services is a Good Long-Term Pick
Nov 18, 2011

Lender Processing Services is the largest mortgage processing outsourcing and technology firm in the United States. This is a good business, with predictable cash flows, high switching costs, and substantial market share. Regulatory, legal, and housing pressures have driven the stock price down for the near-term, but longer-term this looks like a solid value play.


Review of The Monopoly Method by Greg McCall
Nov 16, 2011

Greg McCall's The Monopoly Method defines a structured approach to investing profitably in companies that exhibit "monopolistic tendencies". The book has plenty of good information, but this method is one for serious investors with the time and inclination to thoroughly research their investments.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 11/13/2011
Nov 13, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


5 Growth Stocks With Value Stock Prices
Nov 10, 2011

Who says value stocks have to lack revenue growth? Here are 5 bargain priced stocks with year-over-year revenue growth exceeding 20%.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 11/6/2011
Nov 6, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


When To Get Worried About a Companys Debt Burden
Nov 2, 2011

Nothing can get a company in trouble faster than excessive debt. However, not all debt is bad. Properly utilized, debt can be an excellent way to utilize leverage to magnify the returns of investing retained capital. But when is debt bad and when is it ok?


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 10/30/2011
Oct 30, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


Contemplating a Bid on Sothebys
Oct 26, 2011

Sotheby's is one of only two global auction houses dealing in multi-million dollar fine art pieces. With a red-hot art market right now, combined with fantastic competitive advantages, this is one Magic Formula stock worth considering.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 10/23/2011
Oct 23, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


TRW Automotive is Set to Steer Higher
Oct 19, 2011

TRW is one of the largest auto suppliers in the world, focused on safety systems ranging from electronic steering and breaking to airbags and lane assist sensors. With auto sales in developed economies still well below historical levels, growing amounts of safety content on vehicles, and much better operations than in the past, the stock is set to steer higher over the next year.


Magic Formula Investing Weekly Roundup 10/16/2011
Oct 16, 2011

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.


30 Efficient, Dividend Paying Companies With Cheap Stock Prices
Oct 14, 2011

Dividends are great, but dividend stocks with significant capital appreciation potential are even better. Here are the top 30 Magic Formula stocks that pay a dividend.


Is Vonage Calling Investors Back?
Oct 12, 2011

Is Vonage calling investors back to take a look at the stock again? Significant operating improvements, a much better balance sheet, and a more rational marketing strategy have turned this once-hated stock into a sustainable business. But is it cheap enough to invest today?


Announcing Our Own Magic Formula Investing Style Stock Screen!
Oct 11, 2011

MagicDiligence now has its own version of the Magic Formula screen! Pre-created screens are available to view, and members can run screens with any market cap and a selected number of sizes. Check it out!