Did You Beat the Market this Year?

Profit from the Pros Did You Beat the Market this Year? Even though the market is up once again in 2016, it was not an easy path to profits. That's because the mighty correction in January/February led many investors to get more defensive...and some got downright bearish. Then the mighty bounce came along leaving most investors in a deep hole. Now is a good time to review your performance relative to the market this year. If you underperformed, then its valuable to discover the strategies employed by those who did top the market. Then you take those lessons to beat the market going forward. The following article will help you on that journey: [Why You Did (Or Didn't) Beat the Market This Year] Best, Steve Reitmeister Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research Sponsor [Zacks' Top 10 Stocks for 2017] From a universe of 4,400 stocks, we pick the 10 best to buy and hold for a year-long profit ride. New stocks will be released on Monday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET. [Be First To See Them >>] Most Popular Articles from Zacks.com [5 Top-Ranked Stocks Crushing the Dow in 2016] The Dow ended Tuesday roughly 25 points shy of the psychological level of 20,000. [Read More »] [Beyond NVIDIA: 4 Other Great Semiconductor Stocks for 2017] Here we have picked four semiconductor stocks apart from NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) that have performed well in this year so far and have the potential to keep the momentum going in the next year. [Read More »] [5 Mutual Funds with Over 5% Yield to Beat Market Uncertainty] Following recent declines in yields in Treasury notes, dividend seeking investors might think of focusing on investing in mutual funds with strong yields. [Read More »] [Biotech Stock Roundup: Conatus Soars on Novartis Deal, Early FDA Nod for Clovis Drug] Biotech stocks like Conatus (CNAT) and Clovis reported positive developments this week with one company signing a deal and the other getting accelerated FDA approval for its cancer treatment. [Read More »] [Is Italy Headed the Way of Greece? ETFs in Focus] Italian banks received a push on signs that the government may intervene to support its financial sector. [Read More »] Sponsor [What's Today's Top Rated Mutual Fund?] Use the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, a quantitative ratings system designed to help you find the best funds to beat the market. See which ones to buy, which to sell and track your favorite mutual fund family. [Get started now>>] [Bull of the Day: Broadcom (AVGO)] See why this "arms dealer" for the 100 Gigabit buildout is leading tech with new all-time highs [Read More »] [Bear of the Day: Chipotle (CMG)] When management says they're "nervous" about guidance, investors start saying "adios" [Read More »] [New Zacks Strong Buys for December 22nd] Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today. [Read More »] [Customize Your Profit from the Pros Delivery] Connect with Us: [Facebook] [Twitter] [StockTwits] Contact Info: Phone: 1.800.767.3771 ext. 9339 Email: [support@zacks.com] [Terms] | [Privacy] | [Unsubscribe] [Zacks] You are registered to receive this "Profit From The Pros" e-mail newsletter at {EMAIL}