The Great 8

The cornerstone of our success is our focused company-developed research process. We search for companies with the potential over time to meet 8 fundamental characteristics.

1. 20%+ Revenue and earnings growth
2. Sequential revenue and earnings growth; Quarter over quarter improvements in both top and bottomline
3. Insider's buying in open market; Top management buys the company's stock in the open market, with their own money
4. Significant Management ownership of stock; Shows commitment to performance
5. Strong balance sheet, little or no debt or manageable declining debt; Strong cash position or debt reduction efforts should be present
6. Member of a growing market sector
7. Gross margin expansion and market share gains; Shows market demand for products or services
8. Selling at a discount to the company's growth rate; Allows P/E expansion toward growth rate