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Top Health Equity Funds – Mutual Fund Commentary

Zacks Market Commentaries — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:44:55 +0000

Today we are featuring top-performing “Health" equity mutual funds , which primarily invest in equity securities of healthcare and related companies.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Health Equity Funds.

3 Healthy Picks

Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences A (ETHSX) long-term capital growth by investing in a global and diversified portfolio of health sciences companies. It was incepted in July 1985.

The fund pursues its objective by investing in worldwide health sciences portfolio. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies engaged in the development, production or distribution of products related to scientific advances in health care and companies with a broad range of market capitalization's, including small companies.

The fund has an expense ratio of 2.06% and a portfolio turnover of 48% as May 2009. The fund offers dividends and capital gains annually.

Samuel D. Isaly has been lead manager of the fund since 26-Jul-85. Before joining OrbiMed Advisors Isaly was president and partner with Mehta and Isaly Asset Management.

Evergreen Health Care Fund A (EHABX) seeks long-term capital growth. The fund was incepted in December 1999.

The fund invests primarily in equity securities of healthcare companies. The fund is suitable for those investors who seek long-term growth of capital and a fund with the potential for higher return while being able to tolerate substantial volatility over time.

The fund offers dividends and capital gains, if any, annually. It has an expense ratio of 1.84%.

Robert C. Junkin has been lead manager of the fund since March2007. Before joining Evergreen in 2007, Junkin served as a vice president and portfolio manager with MFC Global Investment Management.

Rydex Biotechnology Inv (RYOIX) was incepted in April 1998. The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies that are involved in the biotechnology industry, including companies involved in research and development, genetic or other biological engineering, and in the design, manufacture, or sale of related biotechnology products or services.

The fund invests substantially all of its assets in equity securities of biotechnology companies that are traded in the United States. The fund may also engage in futures and options transactions, purchase ADRs and U.S. government securities, and enter into repurchase agreements.

Shareholders have to make a minimum initial investment of $1,000 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank (“Strong Buy") fund. As of June 2009, it has a portfolio turnover of 370%.

Michael P. Byrum has been Lead Manager of the fund since 01-Apr-98. Byrum is a Charted Financial Analyst and is president and CIO of Rydex Investments.

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Missouri Stocks

Fred Fuld — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:34:00 +0000

Missouri has a very diversified economy. It has a large service sector, wholesale, retail, manufacturing and agricultural. It is a top producer of automobiles, beer and aerospace technology. Some lesser known facts about Missouri follow:

1. Missouri’s top commodities are soybeans, cattle and calves and corn.
2. 14,842 new businesses settled in Missouri during 2007.
3. Top manufacturing industries in the state are: transportation equipment, food products, and fabricated metals.
4. The manufacturing industry employs 13% of the work force.
5. Missouri exports chemicals, machinery and food products to South Korea, China and Japan.
6. The High-tech industry of Missouri employs 4% of the work force.
7. Missouri offers over $306 million in incentives for biofuel energy development, along with tax credits.
8. Forest products contribute $1.69 billion to the economy.
9. Top industries depending on exports are the aircraft manufacturing, and the wholesale trading industries.
10. The optical instrument and less manufacturing industry exports 100% of its products.

The following companies are headquartered in Missouri:

Monsanto Company (MON) makes agricultural products. It is also engaged in the biotechnology industry. The stock has a PE of 23, a PEG of 0.67, and it pays a yield of 1%.

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (BUD) produces and sells beer worldwide. Some of the most popular brands are: Budweiser, and Michelob. The stock has a PE of 23, a PEG of 2.03, and it pays a yield of 2.3%.

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) engages in the technology business. It operates worldwide and designs and delivers engineering services. The stock has a PE of 13, a PEG of 0.95, and it pays a yield of 3.1%.

Express Scripts, Inc. (ESRX) renders management services for pharmacies in the United States. The company also home delivers certain pharmaceutical products. The stock has a PE of 28, and it pays a yield of 1.35.

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) produces and sells coal worldwide. The company owns plants in the United States, Australia and Venezuela. The stock has a PE of 27, a PEG of 0.48, and it pays a yield of 0.6%.

Ameren Corporation (AEE) is a public utility company. It produces, and delivers energy to businesses. The stock has a PE of 11, a PEG of 3.20, and it pays a yield of 6.5%.

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) is a business consulting firm. Some of its services include tax preparation and advice, accounting services, and retail banking. The stock has a PEG of 1.24, and it pays a yield of 2.5%.

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) produces and markets chemicals. The company sells its products worldwide. The stock has a PE of 20, a PEG of 2.01, and it pays a yield of 1%.

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) produces and markets wafers used by the semiconductor industry. The stock has a PE of 9, and a PEG of 0.22.

Amdocs Limited (DOX) is a service provider company. Its clients are the service industry throughout the world. It also produces and delivers software used for management purposes. The stock has a PE of 15, and a PEG of 0.83.

Don't forget to check out stocks from some of the western states, such as Arizona stocks, Oregon stocks, and Nevada stocks.
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Author does not own any of the above.

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Sinobiomed Inc. (SOBM.OB): Chinese Wonder Drug-Maker?

QualityStocks — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:17:20 +0000

Sinobiomed (SOBM) is a Chinese developer of genetically engineered recombinant protein drugs and vaccines. The company’s drugs treat diseases and ailments such as malaria, hepatitis, surgical bleeding, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic ulcers and burns, and blood cell regeneration. Sinobiomed currently has 10 products: three on the market, four in clinical trials and three in [...]

Utah Stocks

Fred Fuld — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:47:00 +0000

Utah’s arid land is not very suitable for agriculture, but it is rich in minerals, making it very profitable for the mining industry. Strategically located, Utah’s economy is one of the strongest in the nation. Some interesting facts about Utah are:

1. Utah has recently cut personal income taxes by $400 million. Beginning January 1, 2008, Utah applies a fixed tax rate of 5% to all taxpayers.

2. They have incentives for corporations to relocate to Utah, and may award eligible companies up to $500,000.

3. The mining industry in the state focuses primarily on copper, gold, molybdenum, and magnesium.

4. The aerospace industry, together with the military industry, are very important to Utah’s economy.

5. There are 7 universities and colleges in the Utah offering programs geared toward the aerospace industry.

6. Electric energy in Utah is among the cheapest in the country.

7. Utah’s call centers employ over 31,000 people.

8. More than 4,000 IT companies are located in the State, most in Salt Lake County.

9. The manufacturing industry accounts for almost 10% of all employment in Utah.

10. The nutritional supplement industry in Utah produces up to 20% of the nutritional supplements found in the United States.

The following companies are all headquartered in Utah, and have market caps over $600 million.

Questar Corp. (STR) is in the business of producing and selling natural gas and oil in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 1.57, and it pays a yield of 0.9%.

Huntsman Corp. (HUN) sells various types of chemical products that are later utilized in industries from refrigeration, to footwear. The stock generated a loss of 54 cents per share. It has a forward PE of 15, and it pays a yield of 3.1%.

Myriad Gentics Inc. (MYGN) is in the biotechnology industry. The company makes and sells molecular diagnostic products utilized by the health industry. The stock has a PE of 65.

Zions Bancorp. (ZION) renders banking services in the United States. The stock has a PE of 8, a PEG of 1.37, and it pays a yield of 6.9%.

Energy Solutions (ES) renders services to government and commercial clients. The services it provides are cleaning of nuclear plants, usually involving radioactive materials, and the disposal of such materials. The stock has a PE of 60, a PEG of 1.85, and it pays a yield of 0.5%.

Omniture Inc. (OMTR) designs and markets software, aimed at the management of businesses. The stock generated a loss of 33 cents per share; it has a forward PE of 26, and a PEG of 1.25.

Extra Space Storage (EXR) business activities include the purchase, conditioning, sell, and rental of self-storage space. The stock has a PE of 30, a PEG of 1.91, and it pays a yield of 6.5%.

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS) is in the business of creating nutritional supplements. The stock has a PE of 21, a PEG of 1.21, and it pays a yield of 2.6%.

Skywest Inc. (SKYW) is an airline in the United States. It flies to the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The stock has a PE of 7, a PEG of 0.7, and it pays a yield of 0.7%.

Headwaters Inc. (HW) engages in the delivery of products and services to the coal industry and the non-conventional energy industry. The stock has generated a loss of $1.15 per share and it has a forward PE of 15.

Check out stocks from some other states: Arizonastocks, Oregon stocks, and Nevada stocks.

Author does not own any of the above.

By Stockerblog.com