Models Stabilize Favoring Small Cap and Value

After several months with one or both models changing signals, the April signals showed stability. For the second consecutive month, the Market Cap model is recommending small cap and the Style model is recommending value. The small cap signal remains borderline but the value signal has moved into strong territory. This suggests that value will […]

Both Models Shift!!! Mid Cap and Growth Now in Favor.

For the first time in many years, both of Northlake’s models changed their recommendations in the same month. For February, the Market model shifted from large cap to mid cap and the Style model shifted from value to growth. As a result of these changes, all client positions in the S&P 500 (SPY) and the […]

Large Cap and Value to Start 2013; Models Put in Mixed 2012 Performance

There are no changes to the signals from Northlake’s models for January. For the second consecutive month, the Market Cap model favors large caps. The Style model remains on a Value signal, as it has since August 2012. As a result of this month’s signals, there will be no changes to client investments based on […]

Back to Large Cap

For the month of December, Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted back to large cap. As a result, client positions dedicated to the Market Cap model sold their holdings in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) and reinvested the proceeds in to the S&P 500 (SPY). The Style model continues to favor value, so client positions […]

Back to Mid Cap…But Will It Last?

After spending two months at large cap, Northlake’s Market Cap model shifted to mid cap for November. There were no significant changes in the underlying factors in the models. Rather, there was just movement within each model that led to a small change in the overall model reading. Since the large cap signal was not […]

Large Cap and Value Still Favored for October

There were no changes to the signals from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for October. The new large cap signal remains in place for a second month and the value signal is now entering its fourth month. With no changes for October, clients will continue to own the S&P 500 (SPY) representing large cap […]

Large Cap Favored for First Time Since 2009

After five months favoring Mid Cap, Northlake’s Market Cap model switched to a Large Cap signal for September. As a result of the switch, client positions in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) have been sold and the proceeds reinvested into the S&P 500 (SPY). The Style model is recommending Value for the second consecutive […]

Switching to Value

After twelve months favoring growth, Northlake’s Style model shifted to value for August. As a result, all client positions in the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) have been sold and the proceeds reinvested in the Russell 1000 Value (IWD). The Market Cap model is still recommending Mid Cap, so all client positions in the S&P 400 […]

Mid Cap and Growth Survive for Another Month

There were no changes to Northlake’s Market Cap and Style model signals for June. Mid Cap and Growth continue to be favored. As a result, client positions in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) and the Russell 100 Growth (IWF) will be maintained for at least another month. It does appear likely that the growth […]

Despite Volatility Models Still Favor Mid Cap and Growth

There are no changes to Northlake’s Market Cap and Style model for May. The Market Cap model still favors Mid Cap and the Style model continues to recommend Growth. Client positions in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) and the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) will be maintained until at least July. The models reflect a […]