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Zacks Momentum Trader Pinpoints Stocks Poised to Set New Highs

You are invited to follow this portfolio's buys and sells in real time for the next 30 days.


This portfolio selects stocks with positive Zacks Rank that have temporarily pulled back from 52-week highs as a result of investors taking profits too soon. It pinpoints the perfect time to strike, just as the stocks begin to surge again. In addition to solid fundamentals, these picks technical indicators identify these as great momentum stocks.

Portfolio Features

  • Buy & Sell Alerts
    update you via email or text message as soon as trades are added or removed from the portfolio.
  • Market Commentary
    briefs you on the latest developments and how they affect your trades.
  • Guide & Welcome Video
    include important tips to help you get the most out of the Momentum Trader portfolio.
  • Strategy Focus
    Strong
    Momentum
  • Average Holdings
    7 to 10 stocks
  • Average Holding Period
    1 to 4 weeks*
  • Trades Per Month
    5 to 7 trades

*Could run longer to maximize profit potential

Average Return
+24.2% per year

Using Zacks Rank Profit Power

This service applies the timely predictive power of the Zacks Rank to buy and sell decisions. From January 1, 1988 to March 4, 2024 this proven system has more than doubled the S&P 500. The average gain has been +24.2% per year.

From $10,000 to More Than $25.2 Million

S&P 500 vs. Zacks #1 Rank List Hypothetical Return on 10K Investment: Jan 1, 1988 - Mar 4, 2024
$448,793 S&P 500
 
$25,210,022 Zacks #1
Rank List
The S&P 500 Index is owned and published by McGraw-Hill

Maybe +24.2% per year doesn't sound thrilling, but let's suppose you had invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 in 1988. Rebalancing monthly and not counting fees, you would have more than $400,000 today.

But if you had put that same $10,000 into the Zacks Rank system, it could have compounded to more than $25.2 million dollars.

Zacks Rank Fundamentals + Technical Analysis = Best Momentum Stocks. Stocks with positive Zacks Rank scores are proven to outperform the market in the near term. By factoring in 3 different types of momentum this portfolio is able to zero in on stocks poised to set new highs.

About The Editor

Momentum Trader Editor - David Bartosiak

David Bartosiak has deep experience in the financial services industry. He was an early investor in blockchain and has traded forex, futures, stocks and options. His unique brand of technical analysis known as "Bartosiastics" includes the "trend, trace, and trigger" technique to uncover short-term trading opportunities. Prior to joining Zacks, Bartosiak was a Financial Advisor and then a Stock Broker. He is a frequent guest on popular business news TV channels such as Bloomberg TV. He's also the host of a light-hearted, Millennial-minded series of videos called "Trending Stocks." Bartosiak directs Momentum Trader, Surprise Trader and Blockchain Innovators.

Momentum Stocks that Pack a Profitable Punch

Momentum Trader looks at 3 types of momentum to pick breakout stocks with conviction: Price momentum, earnings surprise momentum and upwards earnings estimate momentum. Adding these technical signals to the time-tested Zacks Rank has produced recent winners such as1:

  • +30.4% on CAI International in 2 months
  • +38.0% on STMicroelectron in 3 months
  • +52.3% on OraSure Technologies in 5 months

Total Cost for 30-Day Access to Momentum Trader: $1


Plus...That Same Dollar Brings You All Other Zacks Buys & Sells Through Zacks Ultimate

In other words, during your 30-day trial you can also sample:

  • All our short-term trading portfolios
  • All our long-term investing portfolios
  • All our private market insights
  • Zacks Premium research & tools
  • And more

No obligation beyond $1.
You may cancel at any time.


Questions? Call toll-free at 1.888.775.8348 M-F, 10 am - 6 pm ET. Outside the U.S., 1.312.265.9309.

+Or click here for Frequently Asked Questions about this Zacks Ultimate opportunity.

What happens after my 30-day Zacks Ultimate trial is over?

You'll be notified at least seven days before your trial ends. You can choose to:

  • Simply walk away and owe us nothing. We'll be sorry to see you go, but we mean it when we say beyond $1 there is no obligation.
  • Let your Zacks Ultimate membership continue for only $299 per month.
  • Join this service and/or any of the individual portfolios.

Are there money-back guarantees?

You are backed with two assurances. The first is a Guarantee of Satisfaction. You may cancel up to 90 days after your $1 trial is over and if the service has not exceeded your expectations, then your money will be refunded - including the $1 you paid for the trial.

You will also be protected by a full-year, money-back Performance Guarantee. Details. That means if we don't help you beat the market, we'll refund your subscription.


What portfolios are included in Zacks Ultimate?

You gain real-time access to buys, sells, and market commentary from all of these private services:

  • Black Box Trader Automated stock-picking formula distills 10 high-potential performers from thousands of stocks each week.
  • Blockchain Innovators Zacks pursues massive gains from the emerging "Internet of Money" without the breakneck volatility of speculating in cryptocurrencies.
  • Commodity Innovators seeks both short and long-term profits on oil, gold, livestock, grains, currencies, and more at reduced risk. No futures or options, just easy-to-trade stocks and ETFs.
  • Counterstrike When High-Frequency Traders trigger panic sell-offs of good stocks, Zacks targets the best of them as they rebound.
  • ETF Investor Blending Zacks Industry Rank and its 2-to-1 performance advantage with the Zacks ETF Rank, it rides emerging trends without added risk from buying stocks individually.
  • Headline Trader Fast-reflex portfolio gives you the jump on breaking news that ignites big stock moves. It focuses on companies that already show strong fundamentals and rising earnings estimates.
  • Healthcare Innovators Tracks breakthroughs in the pipeline throughout the healthcare sector - including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, devices, hospitals, and more.
  • Home Run Investor Targets under-the-radar companies with over-the-top +50%, +100%, +200% potential. But it's watchful to prevent strike outs by cutting losers and providing diversity.
  • Income Investor Balances more aggressive moves with a steady flow of income through selected high-dividend stocks, plus other low-risk assets that offer higher potential than fixed income.
  • Insider Trader When significant insiders buy their own company's stock with their own money, it's an excellent signal - especially when combined with strong Zacks Rank timeliness and valuation factors.
  • Large-Cap Trader Selected large-cap stocks offer greater resistance to volatility than small caps, and yet can fly under-the-radar with strong growth potential.
  • Options Trader Blends the +24.2% yearly gain power of the Zacks Rank with professional options strategies to pursue substantial returns at a fraction of what would be risked on regular stock purchases.
  • Short List Non-biased, computer-driven list of stocks primed to fall much more than average, making them excellent candidates for shorting - especially in bear markets.
  • Stocks Under $10 Pinpoints low-priced stocks with improving fundamentals and earnings outlooks for exceptional growth potential.
  • Surprise Trader Zacks' research breakthrough isolates the most accurate analyst "whispers" to call positive earnings surprises before they're reported with over 80% accuracy.
  • TAZR Technical Analysis + Zacks Rank blends the best of both worlds to catch a manageable handful of #1 and #2 stocks at the right time.
  • Technology Innovators Tracks emerging trends and breakthrough companies in fast-growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and more.
  • Value Investor Combining proven value criteria with Zacks Rank timing, it tracks undervalued companies until the market starts to see their real worth.
  • Zacks Confidential Each week, Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras spotlights key trades and commentary from one of our hottest strategists so you can see Zacks' Best of the Best.
  • Zacks Premium Provides professional-grade tools to individual investors, featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank, full access to Zacks Equity Research, Focus List portfolio of 50 stocks for the long haul, Premium Screens and much more.
  • Zacks Top 10 Stocks Compiles the best 10 stocks to buy and hold throughout the year. Each pick comes with in-depth research, and is actively managed with quarterly updates.

Will following all Zacks portfolio recommendations be hard work or "too much information?"

Not at all - most members start by quickly scanning each of the portfolios, and then simply narrow them down to the one(s) that suit them best.

Also, each day you receive a summary email that spotlights intraday trades and key market commentary from the various services.

And if you have any questions or need any help sorting out which portfolios are best for you, just pick up the phone and talk to a real person who can give you the info you need.

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Since 2011, tens of thousands have taken advantage of this 30-day see-all experience. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the impact that the Zacks Rank can have on your portfolio.

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