Is TRW Automotive a Buy?

Aug 07, 12 Is TRW Automotive a Buy?

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In 2012, shares of TRW Automotive Holdings (NYSE: TRW) have returned more than 30%, outpacing the auto parts industry average (-1.38%), and peers like Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), Eaton Corp (NYSE: ETN), and Autoliv (NYSE: ALV).  Predominantly a manufacturer of automotive safety systems, the company also supplies braking and...

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Here’s Another Magic Formula Stock For Your Portfolio

Aug 05, 12 Here’s Another Magic Formula Stock For Your Portfolio

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Back in June, we shared hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt’s investment strategy with you, aptly known as the Magic Formula approach.  In this article, we explained that Convergys, Phillips 66, HollyFrontier, and GameStop exhibited the unique combination of: (1) a high return on invested capital, or ROIC, and (2) a high EBIT to...

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Joel Greenblatt Loves This Stock & You Should Too

There is a plethora of profitable tactics being used in the financial markets today.  From Buffettology to the contrarianism implemented by David Dreman, greenhorn investors have a range of role models to follow if they so choose.  To learn how to effectively implement some of these strategies in your portfolio, check out...

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4 Magic Formula Stocks Flying Under the Radar

There are hundreds, if not thousands of investing strategies being used in the markets today.  From Benjamin Graham’s intrinsic value methodology, to the contrarianism implemented by George Soros, individual investors have a variety of role models to follow if they so choose.  One of the most successful tactics put to use over...

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