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Houyhnhnm
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Houyhnhnm asked in Business & FinanceInvesting · 5 years ago

Which service is most likely to recommend consistent picks, Zack's, Value Line, or Chaikin Analytics?

Update:

I can get Zack's rankings through my broker, I have a limited Value Line subscription, and Chaikin gives everybody basic ranking info on all stocks (screening and recos are expensive). It looks like it's about impossible to find a stock with top ranking in all three services. Which one should I give precedence to? My priority is consistent profits without immediate big drawdowns, not trying to hit big jackpots on small-caps. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Houyhnhnm

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  • Jerry
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Zack's and Value Line have both been around quite a while. Their rankings are typically for medium/long term rather than short term trading. Expect minimal added value over a diversified portfolio, so expect about a 51% chance of them being right about any particular stock.

    Never heard of the 3rd one.

    Source(s): retired portfolio manager
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