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Agenda
Attend this forum to hear an overview of investing in technology stocks, with a focus on emerging micro-cap companies. Executives from a select group of publicly traded companies will present and provide an update about their business and future prospects. This is a great opportunity to uncover hidden gem investment opportunities in the small- and micro-cap technology space.
Technology stocks are expected to be in favor this year. Microcap equities have outperformed both the S&P 500 large cap and Russell 2000 small cap indexes for over five years. The Wilshire Microcap index, whose average market cap is $150 million, was down almost 17% in 2011, creating a potential buying opportunity according to some analysts.
The volatility of investing in companies with market capitalizations of less $300 million is not for all investors. However many believe the chance to find a diamond in the rough is well worth it. Moreover, micro-caps offer a significant portfolio diversification opportunity. The group typically has very low correlations with other US equity classes (as low as 0.60 compared to the S&P 500 during 1972–2006), as well as low correlations with international equity and fixed-income securities. That coupled with predictions that tech stocks will beat the market this year mean microcap technology companies may present a promising opportunity for investors.
At this conference, you will:
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Meet the executives from some of the tech sector’s fastest growing emerging companies.
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Learn about the details of investing in these companies.
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Understand the ins and outs of investing in small-cap and micro-cap equities.
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Uncover general investment trends in the technology sector.
Presenting companies include:
ClearOne Communications (NASDAQ: CLRO)
Computer Task Group (NASDAQ: CTGX)
DecisionPoint Systems (OTCBB: DPSI)
Dynasil Corporation of America (NASDAQ: DYSL)
Radvision (NASDAQ: RVSN)
Additional companies TBA
Outlook speaker
Barry Sine, CFA, CMT, Managing Director, Drexel Hamilton
Who should attend
Investors and analysts who follow/invest in the technology sector (but not large-cap); investors and analysts who are interested in small-cap and micro-cap equities.
Agenda
8:30
Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:55
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00
Outlook for Investing in Micro-caps
Barry Sine, CFA, CMT, Managing Director, Drexel Hamilton
9:30
CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX)
James R. Boldt, CEO
Brendan M. Harrington, CFO
CTG is a leading provider of IT solutions to the healthcare, energy, financial services, and other markets.
10:00
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO)
Zee Hakimoglu, President and CEO
ClearOne is a global communications company that develops and sells audio and video solutions for conferencing, collaboration, and multimedia streaming and signage.
10:30
Break
10:45
DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DPSI)
Nicholas Toms, Chairman, CEO and President
Donald W. Rowley, CFO
Enterprise Mobility Solutions
11:15
Dynasil Corporation of America (NASDAQ: DYSL)
Steven K. Ruggieri, President and Chief Executive Officer
Dynasil develops and manufactures detection, sensing and analysis technology, precision instruments and optical components. Its products target high-growth applications in the homeland security, medical, and industrial markets.
11:45
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
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Program Details
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Date
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time
8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location
NYSSA Conference Center
Fees
Member: FREE
Nonmember:
Early registration by March 12: $295
Regular registration from March 13–March 20: $365
After March 20: $415
Chairs
Sherry Lombardi, The Answer Factory
Laurie Malen, The Answer Factory
Credit(s)
CE/CPE =1
Additional Information
Register via Mail/Fax
Policies and Procedures
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