7 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | June 9, 2014 11:00 am

This week, seven capital markets stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

THL Credit (TCRD[2]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. THL Credit is a management investment company that invests mainly in private subordinated debt, also known as mezzanine debt. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Sales Growth, TCRD also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TCRD stock[3].

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC[4]) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Ares Capital is a specialty finance company that invests mainly in first- and second-lien senior loans and mezzanine debt, which in some cases includes equity components like warrants. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARCC stock[5].

Garrison Capital, Inc. (GARS[6]) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) this week. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GARS stock[7].

Cowen Group, Inc. Class A (COWN[8]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Cowen Group is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of COWN stock[9].

BGC Partners, Inc. Class A (BGCP[10]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. BGC Partners is a global inter-dealer broker that specializes in the brokering of OTC financial instruments and related derivative products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BGCP stock[11].

The rating of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD[12]) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. TD Ameritrade provides securities brokerage services and technology-based financial services to retail investors, traders, financial planners, institutions and business partners. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMTD stock[13].

LPL Financial Holdings Inc.’s (LPLA[14]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s B. LPL Financial Holdings offers technology, brokerage and investment advisory services through business relationships with all types of financial advisors. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LPLA stock[15].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[16] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[17].

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