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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
also turns up many undesirable companies that can leave investors with disappointing
losses. By researching promising Magic Formula stocks, MagicDiligence aims to
avoid the losers (reducing risk) while recommending the winners (raising returns).
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Joel Greenblatt recently launched his new joint venture with Formula Trading LLC as a service to MFI investors. What is the service about, how can it benefit MFI investors, and is it worth the cost of participation?
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 6/27
Jun 27, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Quick Take: Garmin (GRMN)
Jun 26, 2009
Garmin is a well-run, financially strong company with a leading position in a long term growth market - GPS. But is the company's 21% earnings yield really a bargain?
Is Bridgepoint Education (BPI) a Legitimate Magic Formula Stock?
Jun 22, 2009
The MFI screen lists Bridgepoint Education (BPI) as having an enterprise value of $69 million, but the major financial sites say $820 million. An analysis of the issue, what the correct answer is, and a case example of a confusing IPO structure.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 6/20
Jun 20, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
MFI Rebounding Better than Dwight Howard
Jun 16, 2009
Since the S&P hit a low on March 9th, it has rebounded an impressive 46%. However, nearly 30% of the top 100 Magic Formula stocks on that day have doubled or better!
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 6/13
Jun 13, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Quick Take: GT Solar (SOLR)
Jun 10, 2009
GT Solar is a solar equipment manufacturer with some exciting upside but in an unpredictable market.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 6/7
Jun 7, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Can the Piotroski Method Improve Magic Formula Results?
Jun 4, 2009
In the investing nightmare of 2008, only one stock screening strategy returned positive results - the Piotroski method. Learn about this technique and see Magic Formula stocks that are ranked highly using it.
Minority Interest: What it is, How it is accounted for, Why it matters
May 29, 2009
Minority interest is an often overlooked concept when evaluating stocks. What is it? How is it accounted for? Why does it matter to Magic Formula investors?
Magic Formula Stock Review: Cherokee (CHKE)
May 26, 2009
With a remarkably low capital business model and a dividend yield that stands over 10%, Cherokee makes an attractive Magic Formula pick.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 5/23
May 23, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Magic Formula Stocks by Industry
May 19, 2009
Breakdown of Magic Formula stocks by industry sector. What sectors are currently out of favor but can provide good returns on capital?
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 5/16
May 16, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Magic Formula Stock Review: Microstrategy (MSTR)
May 15, 2009
Microstrategy has an attractive business, a strong balance sheet, and moat potential through high switching costs. The company makes a fine Magic Formula purchase, but there are a few concerns.
Earnings Yield: Better than P/E for Valuing Stocks
May 11, 2009
The second component of Joel Greenblatt's "Magic Formula Investing" (MFI), Earnings Yield represents a better way of measuring the valuation of a stock. This article tells you why as well as how it's calculated for MFI purposes.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 5/9
May 9, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Warren Buffetts Letter and the Magic Formula, 2009
May 6, 2009
A look at Warren Buffett's 2009 letter to shareholders to find wisdom we can apply to the Magic Formula and investing in general.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 5/2
May 2, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Magic Formula Quck Take: Korn/Ferry International (KFY)
May 1, 2009
Korn/Ferry is a large and respected executive recruitment firm, but the business is highly cyclical and has tenuous competitive advantages.
Top 10 Magic Formula Stocks by Dividend Yield, P/S, and P/B Ratios
Apr 28, 2009
Magic Formula stocks sorted by highest dividend yield, lowest price-to-sales ratio, and lowest price-to-book ratio.
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 4/25
Apr 25, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.
Magic Formula Stock Review: Qiao Xing Mobile (QXM)
Apr 23, 2009
A true cigar butt valued at well under net cash, Qiao Xing Mobile is nevertheless a growing and quite profitable Chinese mobile phone maker. Can the company survive, or is the market correct in valuing the business at 0 against strong competitors?
Magic Formula Weekly Roundup 4/18
Apr 18, 2009
Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of the Magic Formula Investing screen.