Description of different types of Stocks Of Interest

Stocks with the best valuations
The Global Evaluation is a multi-criteria approach to identify the stocks with the best overall outlook. The assessment is the compilation of fundamental (PE, growth, earnings revisions, dividend, etc.), technical (moving average, relative performance), and sensitivity (behaviour in declining markets and sensitivity to bad news) factors. In order to present a relevant selection, only companies with a market capitalization above $1bn and showing good earnings growth valuations, are listed. Furthermore, the eligible stocks must have a minimum rating of two stars, a neutral to positive valuation, and a low to moderate sensitivity. When the global rankings are identical, the analysts' 7 week earnings per share revision (7 wk EPS rev) acts as the deciding classification element.

The best defensive stocks
The sensitivity assessment is based on essentially two criteria: the stock's "behaviour in declining markets" (Bear Market Factor), and the stock's "sensitivity to bad news" (Bad News Factor). By positioning a stock according to the world averages, three sensitivity levels can be attributed (low, moderate, high). Combining these elements makes it possible to create a final ranking of stocks in the market. To present the most useful selection, only companies with a market capitalization greater than $1bn and showing good earnings growth valuations are listed. Furthermore, the eligible stocks must have a minimum rating of two stars, a neutral to positive valuation, and a low to moderate sensitivity. In case of a tie, the stock's "behaviour in declining markets" will act as the deciding classification element.

The stocks with attractive dividends
Within this category, the equities that have been chosen are based on the expected dividend yield over the next 12 months. The selection takes into consideration only companies with payout dividends totalling not more than 70% of their forecasted income. This is to ensure that only companies are included that show a strong potential for a continued payout of dividends in the future. This profile also requires a minimum of 2 stars and a market value greater than one billion USD.

The stocks with the lowest PE
The price to earnings ratio (PE) may help to find undervalued stocks. If the PE of a stock is much lower than the PE of its reference market, the stock could have upside price potential. In order to present a relevant selection, only companies with a market capitalization greater than $1bn and showing good earnings growth valuations are listed. Furthermore, the eligible stocks must have: a minimum rating of two stars, a neutral to positive valuation, a low to moderate sensitivity. When the PE ratios are identical, the analysts' 7 week earnings per share revision (7wk EPS rev) acts as the deciding classification element.