Best Performing Stocks To Invest In 2019


Small-cap stocks and the related exchange-traded funds have been outperforming large-cap rivals for several months now. That's not new news, but what's interesting is the margins by which smaller companies are outpacing larger firms.

For the three months ended June 1, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index is up 9.1 percent compared to just 2.1 percent for the S&P 500. The $41.69 billion iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE: IJR) is one of several ETFs tracking the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

What Happened

“Small caps just outperformed large caps for three consecutive months for the first time since Sep. 2016,” said S&P Dow Jones Indices in a note out Monday. “From Feb. through May, the S&P SmallCap 600 (TR) outpaced the S&P 500 (TR) by 9.5 percent. It is the biggest premium realized in a three month period since the three months ending in May 2002. In fact, outperformance this big has only happened in a three month period twelve times in history since Sep. 1989.”


Underscoring the strength in small-caps, each of the 11 sectors represented in the S&P SmallCap 600 generated positive returns last month.

Why It's Important

There's more to the story of all small-cap sectors delivering gains in May.

Best Performing Stocks To Invest In 2019: Guidewire Software, Inc.(GWRE)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE:GWRE) CEO Marcus Ryu sold 14,033 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.21, for a total transaction of $1,293,982.93. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 15,354 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,415,792.34. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

  • [By Garrett Baldwin]


    Starbuck’s Corp. (Nasdaq: SBUX) Executive Chair Howard Schultz announced he will depart the company. Many are speculating he will pursue a career in politics and potentially seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. Schultz had previously denied any speculation around a role in government; but his recent comments suggest that “public service” will be a part of his future plans. Gold prices dipped below $1,300 per ounce as markets continue to speculate on the likelihood of additional interest rate hikes in 2018. We believe this is solid buying opportunity for investors. The reason why gold is going to get a nice boost: ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the globe. Money Morning Resource Specialist Peter Krauth provides his insight on where gold prices are heading next and how you can make big gains in the weeks ahead.
    Three Stocks to Watch Today: AAPL, TWTR, SCGLF
    Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) is on the verge of becoming the world’s first $1 trillion company. The stock pushed above $192.60 per share in pre-market hours after its first day at the Worldwide Developers Conference. During the event, the company unveiled its new mobile operating system, called iOS 12. The firm also unveiled a suite of tools designed to combat technology addiction. Shares of Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) jumped nearly 4% on news that the social media company is about to join the S&P 500. The company will join on Thursday morning and will replace agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON). The news comes as Monsanto is in the final steps of its merger with German chemical giant Bayer AG (Nasdaq: BAYRY). Shares of Societe Generale SA (ADR) (OTCMKTS: SCGLF) are in focus after the U.S. Justice Department announced the French investment bank will pay $1.3 billion to settle two ongoing legal headaches. The company bribed Libyan officials and manipulated LIBOR, a benchmark interest rate on which most financing is based. Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE: L

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  • [By Max Byerly]

    Shares of Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE:GWRE) have received an average rating of “Buy” from the thirteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have assigned a hold recommendation and nine have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $95.00.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Linscomb & Williams Inc. decreased its position in Guidewire Software Inc (NYSE:GWRE) by 17.6% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 3,142 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 673 shares during the period. Linscomb & Williams Inc.’s holdings in Guidewire Software were worth $279,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

  • [By Garrett Baldwin]

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    Oil prices will be in focus as Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) kicks off its annual meeting with Wall Street analysts. The firm will offer its outlook for the energy industry in the year ahead and release its 2019 financial goals. In addition, Wall Street will seek updates on the firm’s restructuring efforts in its exploration and production businesses. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has received a huge boost from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The U.S. government has approved the first new type of antidepressant in more than 30 years. The nasal spray antidepressant is a form of esketamine, which will be sold under the brand name Spravato. Today, look for more earnings reports from BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BJ), Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF.B), Craft Brew Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ: BREW), Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), Guidewire Software Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRE), Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE: RST), and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF).


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Best Performing Stocks To Invest In 2019: Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund(EVV)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Eaton Vance Ltd Duration Income Fund (NYSEAMERICAN:EVV) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in September. As of September 14th, there was short interest totalling 61,700 shares, an increase of 154.4% from the August 31st total of 24,249 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 199,358 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Best Performing Stocks To Invest In 2019: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.(WMS)


Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) had its target price hoisted by equities researchers at Robert W. Baird from $29.00 to $32.00 in a report issued on Wednesday. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the construction company’s stock. Robert W. Baird’s price target points to a potential upside of 10.15% from the company’s previous close.

  • [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell
    Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $1.67 billion.
    Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.5 per share on revenue of $396.17 million.
    Multi-Color Corporation (NASDAQ: LABL) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $424.96 million.
    American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $382.4 million.
    The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.32 per share on revenue of $5.46 billion.
    Jianpu Technology Inc. (NYSE: JT) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $47.51 million.
    Trans World Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: TWMC) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter.
    Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $249.44 million.
    Quotient Limited (NASDAQ: QTNT) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.48 per share on revenue of $5.73 million.
    Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter.
    Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter.


     

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Best Performing Stocks To Invest In 2019: Blackrock MuniYield Fund, Inc.(MYD)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Blackrock Muniyield Fund Inc. (NYSE:MYD) announced a monthly dividend on Thursday, September 6th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 14th will be given a dividend of 0.061 per share by the financial services provider on Monday, October 1st. This represents a $0.73 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.30%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 13th.

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