5 Russell 2000 'Safer' Dividend Dogs Due For Big Net Gains Per Broker Targets

Actionable Conclusions (1-10): Brokers Bet Top Ten “Safer” Russell 2000® Stocks To Net 20.8% to 56.4% Gains By June, 2018
Three of the ten top yield "safer" Dividend Russell 2000 dogs (shaded in the chart above) were verified as being among the Top ten gainers for the coming year based on analyst 1 year target prices. Thus the dog strategy for this group as graded by analyst estimates for May proved 30% accurate.
Ten probable profit generating trades were culled by YCharts analytics for June 2018:
RAIT Financial Trust (RAS) netted $564.42 based on dividends plus a median target price estimate from three analysts less broker fees. The Beta number showed this estimate subject to volatility 74% more than the market as a whole.
Maiden Holdings (MHLD) netted $541.90 based on estimates from four analysts, plus dividends less broker fees. The Beta number showed this estimate subject to volatility 21% more than the market as a whole.
Fifth Street Asset Management (FSAM) netted $534.05 based on a median target price estimate from two analysts, plus projected annual dividends less broker fees. No Beta number was available for FSAM.
Tailored Brands (TLRD) netted $508.75 based on estimates from five analysts plus dividends less broker fees. The Beta number showed this estimate subject to volatility 69% more than the market as a whole.
Medley Management (MDLY) netted $442.18, based on dividends plus a median target price estimate from sex... Read more