PowerRatings Best of the Requests: AIV, PFE, ACE

Investors are anticipating another positive day today in the stock market. Shares are soaring in Europe due to the widely forecast Eurozone interest rate cut and better than expected U.S. bank stress test results leaked prior to the actual release.

There is serious positive sentiment within the stock market currently. However, despite the positive vibe, enough uncertainty remains to potentially create chaotic conditions. Stock investors need proven tools to help them choose stocks that possess the best odds of top performance over the longer term.

The Long Term PowerRatings are one such proven tool. For those of you unfamiliar with our Long Term PowerRatings here is a brief overview. High rated stocks have proven to outperform their low rated brethren by a statistically relevant factor. In fact, 9 rated stocks have been proven, via significant testing, to possess a 79.1% chance of being higher one year later. Those with a 10 rating have proven to have an 81% chance of closing higher one year later.

On the other hand, those with a low rating have shown to be simply too volatile, thus risky for the prudent long term investor. These low rated stocks can and do experience extreme price moves that potentially can work for or against you, however the fact remains that this type of volatility is simply too risky for conservative long term investment.

Let's take a closer look at a sampling of the Long Term PowerRatings communities most requested stocks.

Aimco (AIV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - This Denver, Colorado based real estate investment trust specializes in apartment complexes. They own 976 properties in 46 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The REIT is the number one most requested stock on our screener. It has only earned a 1 Long Term PowerRatings, as could be expected in this volatile real estate environment. First quarter 2009 results were surprisingly positive with the main metrics coming in above estimates. A 10 cent dividend was declared and very cautious guidance was provided into 2009. Technically, shares have been uptrending since April 1st. Price is above the 50-day SMA yet still below the 200-day.

Pfizer (PFE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - The highest ranked stock on our most requested screener with a 4 Long Term PowerRatings. The first quarter 2009 was not kind to this drug giant with Revenues down 8% and a 2% decrease in Net Income. Positive guidance was provided into the future regarding the Wyeth acquisition and building long term shareholder value. The chart indicates a slight downtrend that has recently turned the corner with price breaking out above the 50-day SMA.

Ace Limited (ACE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - A 2 rated worldwide insurance company that hit our most requested screener. They posted an amazing 1st quarter 2009 with Net Income improving by 50 % and ROE of 18%. Technically, the uptrend was stopped by the 200-day SMA at 46.73 twice. Price is currently resting directly below the 200-day SMA.

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David Goodboy is Vice President of Business Development for a New York City based multi-strategy fund.