Closed-End Investment Grows +3.33%: 1 Month Review $MVO, $HRZN, $BCSF
Overview of Closed-End Investment Theme
Swing Trader, Long Only: Valuation & Efficiency Model (TA&FA) Annualized Return +29%
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Swing Trader, Long Only: Growth Model (Diversified) Annualized Return +13%
Theme Closed-End Investment +3.33%, 1 Month Change
Introduction to Closed-End Investment Funds
Closed-end investment funds (CEFs) are unique mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, unlike traditional open-ended funds that are managed through the mutual fund investment company. CEFs differ from open-ended funds as they can be bought or sold during market hours, and they have the flexibility to invest in various sectors, industries, or bond groups, making them versatile investment vehicles.
Theme: Closed-End Investment
Group of Tickers: $MVO, $HRZN, $PFX, $ICMB, $BCSF
1 Month Change: +3.33%
Description of Selected Tickers
1. $MVO (Mid-Con Energy Partners)
- Weekly Price Growth: Experienced the highest price growth in the group at 2.85%.
- Market Capitalization: Positioned within the range of the group with market cap specifics not provided.
2. $HRZN (Horizon Technology Finance)
- Price: $11.68 as of 6/1/23.
- Weekly Performance: Was a top loser this week, declining by -9.11%.
- Earnings Expectations: Expected to report earnings rise of +11.28% to 51 cents per share on August 14.
- Other Financials: The P/B Ratio, P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Dividend Yield, and P/S Ratio are within normal values for comparable stocks.
- Market Capitalization: $397.76M.
3. $BCSF (Bain Capital Specialty Finance)
- Market Capitalization: Holds the highest valuation in this group at 976.8M, making it a significant player in the closed-end investment theme.
Market Analysis
Average Market Capitalization: Across the closed-end investment theme, the average market cap is 327.8M, with values ranging from 53.2M to 52.5B.
Price Growth:
- Weekly: The average weekly price growth across the theme was 0.05%.
- Monthly: The average monthly price growth was 3.35%.
- Quarterly: The average quarterly price growth was 7.09%.
Volume Growth:
- Weekly: The average weekly volume growth across the theme was -34.26%.
- Monthly: The average monthly volume growth was -9.99%.
- Quarterly: The average quarterly volume growth was 22.37%.
Fundamental Analysis Ratings:
- Valuation Rating: 24
- P/E Growth Rating: 51
- Price Growth Rating: 46
- SMR Rating: 46
- Seasonality Score: -21 (-100 ... +100)
The closed-end investment theme provides a versatile and appealing investment avenue, capable of exposing investors to a variety of sectors and industries. Despite the short-term fluctuations and the declines in some tickers, the theme has exhibited positive monthly growth, reflecting the potential for investors who understand the particular dynamics of CEFs. The analysis of the three specific tickers, $MVO, $HRZN, and $BCSF, highlights varied performances and prospects within the theme, offering diverse opportunities for investment strategies.
Momentum Indicator for MVO turns positive, indicating new upward trend
MVO saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on May 16, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 92 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 92 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MVO advanced for three days, in of 323 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 246 cases where MVO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MVO turned negative on May 02, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 53 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MVO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: MVO's P/B Ratio (23.095) is slightly higher than the industry average of (4.599). P/E Ratio (7.500) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.380). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (4.890). Dividend Yield (0.138) settles around the average of (0.085) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.969) is also within normal values, averaging (163.418).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MVO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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