Fred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010. Analyst's Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of JAAA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no b ...

This monthly article series provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector based on sub-sector metrics focusing on value, quality and momentum. It may also help analyze sector ETFs such as Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks, and companies at the forefront of tech innovation. Fred also supplies market risk indicators, a real estate strategy, a bond strategy, and an income strategy in ...

Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks, and companies at the forefront of tech innovation. Fred also supplies market risk indicators, a real estate strategy, a bond strategy, and an income strategy in closed-end funds. Learn moreFred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic st ...

Group 1 - High yield ETFs and closed-end funds experience capital and distribution decay, which can be mitigated through rotational strategies rather than long-term investments [1] - A 5-factor ranking system was designed in 2016 to monitor performance and identify the top eight closed-end funds for investment [1] - The investing group led by Fred focuses on quality dividend stocks and tech innovation companies, providing various market strategies [2] Group 2 - Fred Piard, a quantitative analyst with over 30 years of experience, has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [2]

Group 1 - The article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on metrics related to value, quality, and momentum [1] - It aims to assist in analyzing sector ETFs, specifically the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) [1] - The author, Fred Piard, has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] Group 2 - Fred Piard runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value, where he shares a portfolio of quality dividend stocks and innovative tech companies [1] - He also provides market risk indicators, real estate strategies, bond strategies, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1]

Group 1 - The article focuses on industry metrics for a top-down analysis of the consumer discretionary sector, which may assist in evaluating sector ETFs like Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary [1] - The investing group Quantitative Risk & Value, led by Fred, emphasizes a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks and companies leading in tech innovation, along with market risk indicators and various investment strategies [1]

Group 1 - The article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector, focusing on industry metrics related to value, quality, and momentum [1] - It aims to assist in analyzing sector ETFs, specifically the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF [1] - The author, Fred Piard, has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] Group 2 - The article does not provide any specific financial data or performance metrics related to the companies in the consumer staples sector [2][3]

Core Insights - The article provides a top-down analysis of the industrial sector, focusing on metrics related to value, quality, and momentum [1] - It aims to assist in analyzing sector ETFs, specifically the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF [1] Group 1 - The analysis is conducted by Fred, who runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value, sharing a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks and innovative tech companies [1] - Fred has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] - The article may also include market risk indicators, real estate strategies, bond strategies, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1]

Group 1 - The article provides a top-down analysis of the information technology sector, focusing on subsector metrics related to value, quality, and momentum [1] - It aims to assist in analyzing sector ETFs, specifically the Technology Select Sector SPDR [1] - The author, Fred Piard, has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] Group 2 - The investing group led by Fred focuses on quality dividend stocks and companies at the forefront of tech innovation [1] - The group also provides market risk indicators, real estate strategies, bond strategies, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1]

Group 1 - The article provides a top-down analysis of the utilities sector, focusing on subsector metrics related to value, quality, and momentum [1] - It aims to assist in analyzing sector ETFs, specifically the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF [1] - The author, Fred Piard, has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] Group 2 - The article does not contain any stock, option, or derivative positions in the companies mentioned, nor does it plan to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours [2] - The views expressed in the article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of Seeking Alpha as a whole [3]