The Value Line Special Situations Service

The Value Line Special Situations Service is designed for the aggressive investor. the individual who is interested in fresh new ideas and is capable of assuming a somewhat higher level of risk in quest of extraordinary capital appreciation.

For nearly 50 years, the Special Situations Service has been seeking out small, fast-growing companies possessing unusual long-term capital gains potential. Value Line's team of special situation analysts maintain a constant search for the very best of these "emerging growth companies," sifting through hundreds of annual and interim reports, prospectuses, SEC filings, and press releases each week in their quest. At least once each month. no matter what the general market climate. an entirely new "Special Situation" is recommended for purchase in a detailed four-page report.

Emphasis is on companies possessing the ability to generate exceptionally strong earnings growth during the coming three to five years, irrespective of economic conditions. Particular attention is paid to firms operating in high-growth, high-technology markets (the data communications, computer equipment and software, electronics, and health care industries are well represented). Most New Recommendations are traded on the National NASDAQ Market. the spawning ground of innovation. Promising American Stock Exchange issues are recommended occasionally as well.

As one might expect, there is a high risk to "Special Situation" investing. Not all of our recommendations have worked out as we originally projected. In some cases, losses have resulted. But the potential rewards from this type of investing outweigh the risks, in our opinion, and we think past experience bears this judgment out. So that subscribers can judge for themselves, however, we include our complete performance record in every issue.

View a Sample Issue

The Value Line Special Situations Service is published twice a month, 24 times a year. The service is provided in three sections, described below. If you would like to view a sample of any. or all. of the sections, simply click on its name.

A four-page New Recommendation report. At least once a month, subscribers are presented with an all-new "Special Situation" for purchase. The New Recommendation report introduces this company to subscribers, including historical operating statistics, a description of the company's business, estimates of near-term results, and Value Line's projections of earnings and potential stock value three to five years into the future.

A four-page Summary-Index. Published twice a month, the Summary-Index section includes Value Line's current recommendation ("Especially Recommended," "Buy/Hold," "Hold," or "Switch") on all companies followed by the service, along with pertinent statistical data on each (recent price and P/E ratio, estimated yield, price and date of original recommendation, and performance since original recommendation). The Summary-Index also includes a convenient compilation of all stocks currently "Especially Recommended" for purchase and a brief commentary on the U.S. economy and the stock market outlook.

An eight-page Supervisory Reviews section section. The semi-monthly Supervisory Reviews section consists of update reports on previously recommended special situations. Each New Recommendation made by The Value Line Special Situations Service is reviewed at least quarterly from time of original recommendation until sale is advised.

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Your subscription may be tax deductible - please contact your tax advisor. All prices are subject to change without notice. Orders are subject to approval. If you have any questions about Value Lines products or services please call 800-833-0046. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, you may return the materials within 30 days from the start of your new subscription for a full refund.