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Under Armour and Zillow splits are wolves in sheep’s clothing

Under Armour (UA) and Zillow (Z) have announced 2 for 1 stock splits that do not pass the smell test. These splits will serve up a second class of shares, representing fully one half the value of the company, but with absolutely no voting rights. This will allow the founders to maintain control of the […]

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May Splits – Another New High

2 for 1 closed out May at an all-time monthly closing high, delivering an 11.2% annualized return since 7/31/1996. There were six 2 for 1 or greater split announcements in May, ETE, NTT, CF, LFC, INSY, and IDXX. One of them will be selected to join the 2 for 1 Index on June 12. Stay

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Record Highs for Nasdaq & 2 for 1 Index – There’s a difference

On 4/23/15 the NASDAQ hit an all-time high, finally passing the mark it hit on 3/10/2000. Total gain over that time period 0.15%; annualized 0.01%. On 4/24/15, the 2 for 1 Index also hit an all-time high. Total gain since 3/10/2000, 471.3%; annualized 12.2%

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Markets flat – Splits are up

1st Quarter results are in and 2 for 1 is in the money. The 2 for 1 portfolio rose 4.07% while the Vanguard 500 Index Fund gained 0.86% for the quarter. The 2 for 1 Index rose 3.36% for the quarter, while the S&P 500 gained just 0.49%. These are real numbers calculated by the

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