Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, began his investment career at Northern Trust Corporation in Chicago. He is actively involved with the CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, and has even co-authored a portion of their curriculum.
In addition to his CFA certification, he holds a degree in business from the University of Wisconsin and a MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Ryan adheres to a value-based investing viewpoint that successful companies generate sustainable cash flow for their owners and earn returns on invested capital far in excess of those costs of capital. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys reading, traveling and catching as many live music shows and movies as possible.
Analyst Articles
Just a few years ago, alternative energy sources were all the rage. A booming economy and record-high oil prices meant that the market had the capital and motivation to look into wind, solar, geothermal, biofuels —… Read More
When it comes to money management styles, there is no consensus. Some investment pros look for stocks showing “relative strength,” meaning they’ve been trading very well in recent sessions. Yet some money managers shun that approach, preferring out-of-favor stocks. These pros often turn to… Read More
I must confess to being very envious of a retired couple I know, because they’re long-term investors in one of the best stocks of the past half century. Shares of this company are up a whopping 13,000% since… Read More
It’s been a tough week for stocks as investors adjust to the reality that the Federal Reserve won’t be providing any more liquidity to the U.S. economy. Get ready for more tough weeks ahead, too — earnings season… Read More
A dying industry isn't the first place I look when I make a new investment. But when a company bucks expectations and more than doubles it dividend, I take notice. Read More
Whenever you hear that a company is a “growth-through-acquisition story,” you should be cautious. Investors tend to shun these types of stocks, as acquisitions bring plenty of risk. The acquired company may not generate the revenue growth… Read More
The S&P 500 recently notched its highest close in more than three and a half years. Hitting new peaks in the bull market that began in March 2009, the U.S. benchmark has gained 9.0% so far this year. Read More
Thus far in 2012, investors have been getting a real sense of deja vu. Just as was the case a year ago, the economic data have been increasingly bright, while the Federal Reserve’s programs have been providing liquidity to the market. This helped the… Read More
Hedge-fund managers and other institutional commodities traders are usually pretty skilled at making broad economic forecasts. But there’s one variable they just can’t seem to predict — the weather. Mother Nature often creates havoc on agricultural production, which can be good or bad, depending on your view. Read More
Whenever I screen for stocks, I always look at whether insiders are buying shares of their companies. This kind of information can be extremely valuable to individual investors. Insiders know the industry, the inner workings of the company and the… Read More
