A+ Stock Grades Articles
Choice Stocks From AAII’s Model Portfolios: The Platinum 30
June 2026 by Charles Rotblut
A diversified sample of stocks that grade highly on the compelling factors used in our different strategies.
June 2026 by Charles Rotblut
A diversified sample of stocks that grade highly on the compelling factors used in our different strategies.
A+ Grades Are an Extension of Our Disciplined Approach
March 2026 by Charles Rotblut
In creating each grade, we pored through academic research to isolate factors that have long been associated with portfolio outperformance.
March 2026 by Charles Rotblut
In creating each grade, we pored through academic research to isolate factors that have long been associated with portfolio outperformance.
How the Components of A+ Grades Help You Analyze Stocks
March 2026 by Charles Rotblut
Combining the criteria behind multiple grades provides more robust analysis than relying on a single factor.
March 2026 by Charles Rotblut
Combining the criteria behind multiple grades provides more robust analysis than relying on a single factor.
Stocks With Good A+ Investor Grades
March 2026 by John Bajkowski
Companies showing strength across all five factors may warrant closer attention as investors look for opportunities supported by both fundamentals and market momentum.
March 2026 by John Bajkowski
Companies showing strength across all five factors may warrant closer attention as investors look for opportunities supported by both fundamentals and market momentum.
Uncovering Consistent & Sustainable Growth With the Revised Growth Grade
October 2022 by Wayne A. Thorp
Through testing, we found evidence that we could build a better grade to help members identify promising growth stocks and the key components that make them so.
October 2022 by Wayne A. Thorp
Through testing, we found evidence that we could build a better grade to help members identify promising growth stocks and the key components that make them so.
AAII's Quality Grade Undergoes Expansion: Looking Behind the Curtain
February 2021 by Wayne A. Thorp
Based on research into various components that reflect a company’s “quality,” we tweaked the quality grade for stocks.
February 2021 by Wayne A. Thorp
Based on research into various components that reflect a company’s “quality,” we tweaked the quality grade for stocks.
Understanding AAII's Revised Value Grade
May 2020 by Charles Rotblut
AAII’s Value Grade for stocks incorporates six fundamental variables into a single value grade to help judge which stocks are potential bargains and which are expensive.
May 2020 by Charles Rotblut
AAII’s Value Grade for stocks incorporates six fundamental variables into a single value grade to help judge which stocks are potential bargains and which are expensive.