Below we will share with you 5 top rated precious metals mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect the fund to outperform its peers in the future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all precious metals funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.
Gabelli Gold AAA (GOLDX) seeks capital growth on a long-term basis. A majority of assets are invested in equity of those domestic and foreign companies whose primary operations are related to gold and gold bullion. The fund focusses on investing in undervalued companies which have the potential to provide high returns. The precious metals fund has a ten year annualized return of 8.43%.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Winnebago Industries Inc.(WGO)
Winnebago Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells recreation vehicles primarily for leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The company offers motor homes, which are self-propelled mobile dwellings that provide living accommodations for approximately seven persons and include kitchen, dining, sleeping, and bath areas, as well as a lounge; and optional equipment accessories, such as generators, home theater systems, king-size beds, upholstery, and interior equipment. It manufactures motor homes constructed directly on medium- and heavy-duty truck chassis, which include engine and drivetrain components; and on van-type chassis onto which the motor home manufacturer constructs a living area with access to the driver's compartment under the Winnebago and Itasca brand names, as well as panel-type vans with sleeping, kitchen, and/or toilet facilities under the Era brand name. The company also produces original equipment manufacturing parts, including extruded aluminum and other component products for other manufacturers and commercial vehicles. Winnebago Industries markets its motor homes through independent dealers primarily in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Forest City, Iowa.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Grace L. Williams]
Recreational vehicle maker Winnebago Industries (WGO), which makes, you know, Winnebagos, is trucking today after reporting strong revenue and increased demand in its fourth quarter.
APFor the period ended Aug. 31, Winnebago reported profit of $10.6 million, or 38 cents a share, down from $40.9 million, or $1.41 a share, a year earlier, while sales rose to $214.2 million in the quarter. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters recently predicted earnings of 28 cents a share and sales of $206 million.
Looking at the solid quarter and optimistic forecasts, Citigroup analyst Gregory Badishkanian raised estimates after noting several positive factors at the company including the current backlogs, which more than doubled, and dealer inventories, which were up 38%. He writes:
The company highlighted two issues that appear to be diminishing: 1) towables division was dilutive for the year, but headed in the right direction with a breakeven quarter 2) shortage in Class A Gas chassis, though the issue should be resolved by mid-winter…
Given strong margin and retail demand trends, we��e raising our 2014 and 2015 estimates by 26 cents each. We introduce our 2016 estimate of $ 1.60.
Shares of Winnebago have gained 4.4% to $28.47 today at 3pm. Thor Industries (THO), which also makes recreational vehicles, has ticked up 0.1% to $57.56, Drew Industries (DW) has risen 0.3% to $48.74, Arctic Cat (ACAT) has advanced 1% to $59.87 and Polaris Industries (PII) has fallen 0.3% to $132.08.
- [By David Sterman]
I took a close look at all of the companies that appeared in the first part of this series, and there were some great companies in the mix. If price were no object, I'd be a huge fan of:
Oceaneering (NYSE: OII), which is prospering form the ongoing trends toward undersea naval warfare and undersea oil drilling. Oceaneering is poised to grow at a sustained double-digit pace, which is something few other defense contractors can say. Cree (Nasdaq: CREE): LED lighting is a revolutionary game-changer, and Cree's heavy emphasis on R&D is leading the charge towards ever-lower prices for these low-energy light sources that also have remarkable longevity compared to regular bulbs. Still, profit margin gains may be tough in a very competitive environment. Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII): If Winnebago's (NYSE: WGO) recreational vehicles are suitable for retirees, Polaris has become the go-to name for activity-oriented vehicles. Notably, it has a revenue base that is four times larger than Winnebago as well. If S&P wants to position for future demographic trends, then Polaris is a great choice.I love these companies, but I don't love their stock prices, and I'd prefer to wait for some sort of pullback before singing their praises. That said, there are two investment ideas that hold great appeal on their own. If they get added to the S&P 500, then they are also set up for a timely trade.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Patheon Inc Com Npv Vtg Restric (PTI.TO)
Patheon Inc. provides drug development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty pharmaceutical companies worldwide. It primarily offers commercial manufacturing outsourcing services and outsourced pharmaceutical development services. The company�s commercial manufacturing outsourcing services include the activities primarily relating to various sterile dosage forms, as well as solid, conventional, and specialized dosage forms. It also develops a range of specialized capabilities in high potency, controlled substances, and sustained release products. Its pharmaceutical development services comprise early development; pre-formulation, formulation, and development of dosage forms; manufacturing of development stage products during the regulatory drug approval process, including the manufacture of pilot batches; scale-up and technology transfer services designed to validate commercial-scale drug manufacturing processes; and development of analytical methods and delivery of analytical services. Patheon Inc. was founded in 1974 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
Best Casino Stocks To Watch For 2015: NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc.(NPSP)
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of therapeutic products for gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, and various medical needs. The company?s primary clinical programs include two therapeutic peptides to restore or replace biological functions comprising GATTEX, a Phase 3 clinical trial product for short bowel syndrome; and Natpara, a recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-84, which is in Phase 3 clinical development trials. It also develops NPSP790 and NPSP795 calcilytic compounds that are in Phase I trials for the treatment of rare endocrine disorders. The company has collaborative and license agreements with Amgen Inc., Janssen, GlaxoSmithKline, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, and Nycomed Danmark ApS. NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Bryan Murphy]
With just a quick look from a distance, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:NPSP) looks like great stock. NPSP shares are up more than 200% year-to-date, even with the lull since the end of September. And, it looks like the media (as well as the market) has completely fallen in love with the company's flagship drug. As they say though, nothing lasts forever, and there are too many of the telltale signs that say this story-driven biotech runup has run its course and is ready to reverse.
- [By Jake L'Ecuyer]
NPS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NPSP) was down, falling 10.78 percent to $29.58 after the company following a negative mention on Mad Money Thursday evening.�
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Cosi Inc.(COSI)
Cosi, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises premium convenience dining restaurants. It offers squagels, sandwiches, hearth-baked quiches, oatmeal, salads, soups, appetizers, melts, flatbread pizzas, S?mores, fruit parfaits, wraps, and other desserts; coffees and other espresso-based beverages, seasonal fruit smoothies and specialty drinks, soft drinks, and flavored teas, as well as bottled beverages, such as still and sparkling waters. The company also sells alcoholic beverages comprising beer and wine. Its restaurants also offers catering service for the breakfast and lunch day parts, including breakfast baskets, lunch buffets, and dessert platters. As of August 26, 2011, it had 80 company-owned and 58 franchise restaurants in 17 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and the United Arab Emirates. Cosi, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By John Udovich]
At the end of last week, small cap sandwich stock Potbelly Corp (NASDAQ: PBPB) had a delicious surge of 120% for its IPO���meaning its probably a good idea to see whether its still worth getting in on the action plus take a look at the performance of peers�Cosi Inc (NASDAQ: COSI), Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA) and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc (NASDAQ: BAGL) as Subway remains private. I should mention that competing with Subway in the sandwich business is a tall order as they have 40,229 restaurants in 102 countries and territories as of early September���making them the�largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator globally. However, Potbelly Corp and its peers Cosi Inc, Panera Bread Co and Einstein Noah Restaurant Group aren�� slugging it out directly with Subway.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Pacgen Biopharmaceuticals Corpo (PGA.V)
Pacgen Life Science Corporation, a life science technology company, focuses on the commercialization of biomedical products and services. It offers lab equipment, such as Fit X1 401, an automated, high-precision pipetting system designed to replace the manual process of PCR/qPCR sample preparation; electronic pipettes; and A + Pipette Controller, an electronic pipette controller designed for use with graduated and volumetric glass and plastic pipets. The company also provides reagent kits. In addition, it develops novel therapeutic drug candidates. Its product candidates include PAC-113, an anti-fungal drug, which has completed a Phase IIb clinical trial for the treatment of oral Candidiasis; and PAC-G31P, a novel peptide therapeutic, which is in preclinical studies for the treatment of inflammatory diseases characterized by non-beneficial neutrophil. The company has license agreement with Demegen, Inc. to expand its exclusive worldwide rights and license to PAC-113 for ad ditional indications, including vaginal, dermatological, and ophthalmic applications. It was formerly known as Pacgen Biopharmaceuticals Corporation and changed its name to Pacgen Life Science Corporation in April 2012. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Xiaoxiao Education Limited(XXL.AX)
Xiaoxiao Education Limited operates as a preschool education institution in China. It has 10 kindergartens and 1 professional comprehensive training school for children. The company?s schools provide parenting education for 0 to 3 year old children, preschool education for 3 to 6 year old children, and professional training programs for 2 to 12 year old children. Xiaoxiao Education Limited has 4,000 enrolled students and 4,000 additional children attending extra-curricular programs out of school hours and during holiday periods, as well as approximately 6,570 students attending short courses at its Hangzhou Binjiang Art Training school. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Hangzhou, China.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: ZipRealty Inc.(ZIPR)
ZipRealty, Inc., a residential real estate brokerage company, provides brokerage services to buyers and sellers in the United States. The company, through its Website ziprealty.com, provides access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) home listings data, including pictures from the local MLSs; and allows consumers to receive an automatic email notification each time a property that meets their desired search criteria, is made available on the local MLSs. Its Website also offers neighborhood data, such as population, comparable home sales, average income, education level, occupation mix, cost of living, crime statistics, weather, school district information, maps, and driving directions; online images and virtual tours; schedule visits; and home offers. In addition, the company operates ZAP, a Web-based agent platform and customer relationship management system integrated to its Website. Its ZAP integrates and records consumer contact information and Website behavior, agent b ehavior, and transaction information into a common platform; and records relevant consumer behavior, such as logon frequency and times, specific homes viewed and printed, searches made by clients, requested visits to view homes, and online offers, as well as captures and stores agent activities, including agent email communications organized by clients. The company offers its services through its agents in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. ZipRealty, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Emeryville, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shaun Currie, CFA]
ZipRealty (ZIPR) is a company that meets 5 of the 6 criteria listed above. The stock has fallen out of favor over the last several years as performance declined during the recession. The company has completed a major restructuring and recently returned to positive EBITDA margins. Operations of the company are further supported by a pickup in home sales in the US. There has also been significant insider buying over the past month, and the company trades at a deep discount to its competition. I believe the stock has at least 60% upside from its current price.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Vealls CP(VELCP.AX)
Vealls Limited engages in owning and operating a ski resort in New Zealand. Its Cardrona Ski Resort is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The company also operates the cattle breeding business located at the Clear Springs Station in New South Wales, Australia; and engages in the forestry activities, including the Oak forest (Foret de Leyde) near Moulins, France. In addition, it invests in real estate and negotiable securities. Vealls Limited is based in Toorak, Australia.
Top 5 Heal Care Companies For 2014: Brookfield Mortgage Opportunity Income Fund Inc (BOI)
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