The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review and examine your current investment strategy. Did your stock ideas weather last year’s volatility? Was your shorting strategy timed correctly? If you stayed on the sidelines, did you preserve capital or miss real opportunities?

At MarketSmith, we use January to reassess our research routines, evaluate various screens, and look for fresh stock ideas. This month’s Stock Guide provides you with three hand-picked screens to help you appropriately adjust your investment strategy in 2012. Remember, next year’s best stock ideas will come from a strong research routine.

To help jumpstart your new year’s research, we have launched an online Stock Guide section on marketsmith.com. You’ll find a complete list of our monthly stock screens, including screens to use in strong market environments and those better suited for defensive plays. Run an existing screen as-is or adjust it for your personal investment strategy.

The education section this month highlights some new features to Marketsmith, such as the RSS feed plus how to access the new online Stock Guide section. Need help or have questions? Contact one of our Product Coaches for assistance or to help you review your 2011 investment routine.

As always, we wish you “Best Returns” in 2012.

Your MarketSmith Team

Featured Screens

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