The Sector Strategist: Using New Asset Allocation Techniques to Reduce Risk and Improve Investment Returns

Praise for The Sector Strategist "In his book The Sector Strategist , Timothy McIntosh makes a compelling case for why investors should carefully review valuation and dividend yield before committing to an investment strategy. His analysis should help investors who heed his advice avoid the hit–or–miss emotional decisions that plague many who focus excessively on short–term stories about investments to get on a firmer path for long–term success in the market." — James P. O′Shaughnessy , Chairman and CEO, O′Shaughnessy Asset Management, LLC "Tim McIntosh effectively debunks those static, buy–and–hold strategies. He not only presents a compelling argument for smart sector diversification, but also delivers detailed blueprints for assembling a portfolio that fits your risk tolerance." — Jeff Harrington , business journalist, Tampa Bay Times "Timothy McIntosh′s The Sector Strategist is a clear, common–sense guide to constructing a sturdy portfolio. And, while you′ll learn all you need about stock sectors, you′ll also get a first–rate education on analyzing and selecting stocks." — John Waggoner , Personal Finance Columnist, USA Today

Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 The Return Dilemma 5 CHAPTER 2 Sector Allocations 29 CHAPTER 3 The Health Care Sector 51 CHAPTER 4 The Energy Sector 73 CHAPTER 5 The Consumer Staples Sector 89 CHAPTER 6 The Technology Sector 107 CHAPTER 7 The Financial Sector 125 CHAPTER 8 Bonds, REITs, and Commodities 145 CHAPTER 9 Fundamental Analysis 163 CHAPTER 10 The Selection Process 185 CHAPTER 11 The Right Allocation 197 Endnotes 209 About the Author 213 Index 215

Timothy J. McIntosh is the Chief Investment Officer of Strategic Investment Partners, LLC and its affiliate, SIPCO. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal , the New York Times , USA Today , Investment Advisor , Fortune , Barron′s , and the St. Petersburg Times . McIntosh has been named one of the top investment advisors for doctors in the country by Medical Economics magazine in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2011.

"For investors going the ETF or mutual fund route, it provides turnkey portfolios. For those who want to be stock pickers, it describes how to winnow down a list of stocks to find the most promising candidates." ( Seeking Alpha , May 2012)