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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Finding overlooked quality U.S. stocks with strong momentum
With the S&P 500 trading within 4 per cent of its all-time high at the time of this writing, investor attention is focused on stocks showing strong momentum. Our screen aims to uncover outperforming U.S.-listed companies that combine robust price performance with solid fundamentals using Trading Central's proprietary Quality and Momentum factor rating approach. By including midcap names with liquidity filters, we're seeking quality stocks that may be overlooked by traditional analysts, yet are well-positioned in today's resilient equity market. Using Trading Central's Strategy Builder, we screened for U.S.-listed stocks with a market capitalization between US$500-million and US$5-billion, focusing our search on small- and midcap companies which are big enough to be stable and liquid, but small enough to still offer significant growth potential and possibly be overlooked by the broader market. To target liquid and tradable securities, we included only stocks with listed options and set a minimum share price of US$10, helping to avoid highly speculative or illiquid names. To identify stocks that have seen increased investor interest, we required the 10-day average trading volume to be at least equal to the 90-day average, signalling recent momentum in trading activity. We focused on companies demonstrating both strong price momentum and solid fundamentals by setting minimum Trading Central Momentum and Quality Factor Ratings of 60 out of 100, respectively. The quality-factor group measures the total financial strength of the company in regard to profitability, the robustness of its balance sheet and earnings quality. The momentum factor refers to the tendency of winning stocks to continue performing well in the near term. Finally, to ensure our screen included stocks maintaining positive trends, we required that each stock be no more than 15 per cent below its 52-week high, identifying companies trading near their recent peaks and exhibiting sustained strength. For informational purposes, we have also included year-to-date, and one-year return. Trading Central is a global leader in financial market research and investment analytics for retail online brokers and institutions. Its product suite provides actionable trading ideas based on technical and fundamental research covering stocks, exchange-traded funds, indexes, forex, options and commodities. Strategy Builder, our stock screener, is available through leading retail brokers in Canada and worldwide. Topping our list is Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc., a property and casualty insurer that has delivered a remarkable 185-per-cent return over the past year, the highest on our list. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 9.21 and a momentum factor rating of 93, Florida-based Heritage stands out for both value and price momentum. Despite its modest market cap of US$720-million, the company's strong TC Quality Factor rating of 63 and sustained price rally make it a compelling choice for investors seeking under-the-radar growth. One Gas Inc., a regulated natural gas utility serving more than 2.3 million customers across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, has the highest market cap on our list at $4.41-billion. The Oklahoma-based company's stock has a TC Quality and Momentum factor rating of 63 and 87 respectively, which is strong. The stock has been outperforming the broad market like all the stocks in this screen, with a 25.6-per-cent return year-to-date. Vancouver's MAG Silver Corp., a leading precious metals producer, caught our attention because of its recent increase in trading volume. The stock's 10-day/90-day volume ratio of 1.51, the highest in our list, suggests it is currently attracting more attention from investors. The stock recently posted a new 52-week high. Trading Central Strategy Builder provides a back-testing capability to evaluate how well an investing strategy would have worked in the past. Using a five-year historical period with quarterly rebalancing, the screen described had an impressive 25-per-cent annualized return compared to 14 per cent for the S&P 500 Index. The investment ideas presented here are for information only. They do not constitute advice or a recommendation by Trading Central in respect of the investment in financial instruments. Investors should conduct further research before investing. Gary Christie is head of North American research at Trading Central in Ottawa.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
TopFX Celebrates 15 Years of Growth in Trading and Liquidity Services
Mahé, Seychelles, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopFX is proud to mark its 15th anniversary, celebrating a significant milestone in its journey of providing world-class forex trading solutions, deep liquidity access, and innovative trading technology to clients across the globe. Since 2010, the company has scaled its reach, expanded its product offering, and earned the trust of over 7,000 partners in 210 countries. Originally focused on delivering deep, reliable liquidity to institutional partners, TopFX has since expanded into a full-service brokerage—providing every trader access to the kind of execution, tools, and infrastructure once reserved for professionals. This evolution has been guided by a clear commitment to performance, transparency, and adaptability. By continually investing in technology and expanding its offerings, TopFX has stayed ahead of market demands while supporting the needs of both traders and partners. Delivering Consistent Trading Conditions to Traders Globally With a focus on technology and performance, TopFX's official website showcases a complete trading environment where clients can access diverse instruments and advanced tools. Clients can choose between the MT4 and cTrader platforms, take advantage of spreads starting from 0.0 pips, and benefit from fast execution speeds with no hidden costs. 'As we move into our next chapter, we're investing in the next phase of our growth,' Victor Zachariades, CEO of TopFX, added. 'Strengthening partner programs, introducing new client benefits, and preparing to launch platform enhancements and account types that reflect the needs of today's traders. While details are under wraps for now, what's coming will offer even greater flexibility, access, and opportunity for our global trading community.' About TopFX Founded in 2010, TopFX Group is a fully regulated group of forex brokers under the CySEC and of Seychelles, offering services to retail and institutional clients worldwide. The company offers access to a wide range of assets across MT4 and cTrader, alongside Islamic accounts, copy trading, and integrated tools like Autochartist and Trading Central—empowering clients with data-driven insights. Backed by deep liquidity and a global network of over 7,000 partners, TopFX remains a trusted choice for traders and brokers alike. Victor Zachariades, CEO of TopFX CT House, Office 9A, Providence, Mahé, Seychelles [email protected] /+248 4374705 Victor Zachariades csupport (at)
Globe and Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Searching for U.S. industrial stocks outperforming in a market rebound
U.S. industrial stocks outperforming in a market rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has rebounded strongly since April 22, now trading within 6 per cent of its record high from earlier this year, buoyed by recent gains following positive trade developments and investor optimism. In terms of sector performance, the U.S. industrial sector stands out as the top performer in 2025, with the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI-A) up just over 8 per cent year-to-date, outpacing all other major U.S. sectors, including utilities and financials. This surge reflects renewed market appetite for cyclical and economically sensitive stocks as confidence returns to the broader market. Given this backdrop, a quantamental approach, blending quantitative screens with fundamental analysis, can help uncover high-quality industrial stocks that are well positioned to benefit from the sector's momentum and the broader market's upward trend. Using Trading Central's Strategy Builder, we screened for U.S.-listed industrial stocks with a market capitalization above US$5-billion, focusing our search on the sector's largest and most established companies To identify companies efficiently utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits, we required a minimum return on equity (ROE) of 10 per cent over the past year, ensuring our screen focused on businesses demonstrating strong financial management. We added a cap on the company's debt-to-equity ratio at 1 to focus on financial stable businesses with lower risk of financial distress. Finally, we established a minimum rating of 50 out of 100 using Trading Central's Quantamental rating, which evaluates stocks on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 indicating the most bullish and 0 the most bearish sentiment. TC Quantamental ranking incorporates a blend of valuation, growth, quality, price momentum and income metrics as essential criteria when assessing a company's ranking. For informational purposes, we have also included the recent stock price, earnings-per-share growth last quarter compared with the prior year, dividend yield and year-to-date and one-year returns. Trading Central is a global leader in financial market research and investment analytics for retail online brokers and institutions. Its product suite provides actionable trading ideas based on technical and fundamental research covering stocks, exchange-traded funds, indexes, forex, options and commodities. Strategy Builder, our stock screener is available through leading retail brokers in Canada and worldwide. Topping our list is Crane Co. CR-N, an industrial products manufacturer known for its robust financial health and impressive growth profile. Crane delivered a remarkable 63.39-per-cent earnings growth last quarter and has returned 17.2 per cent over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum. With a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.15, the company maintains a conservative balance sheet, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking both stability and upside in the industrials sector. UL Solutions Inc. ULS-N, a global leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification services, stands out on our list for its exceptional return on equity of 41.07 per cent, the highest on our list, reflecting the company's strong profitability and efficient capital use. The stock is trading near record-highs since releasing their quarterly results back on May 6. Trane Technologies PLC TT-N, a leader in climate innovation, has the largest market cap on our list at US$93.59-billion. The company delivered 40.53-per-cent earnings growth last quarter. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, Trane Technologies offers a compelling blend of growth, income and balance sheet strength in the construction and engineering space. The stock posted an all-time high this week. Trading Central Strategy Builder provides a backtesting capability to evaluate how well an investing strategy would have worked in the past. Using a five-year historical period with quarterly rebalancing, the screen described had a 19-per-cent annualized return compared with 12 per cent for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index and 15 per cent for the S&P 500 Index. The investment ideas presented here are for information only. They do not constitute advice or a recommendation by Trading Central in respect of the investment in financial instruments. Investors should conduct further research before investing. Gary Christie is head of North American research at Trading Central in Ottawa.
