Carter Lecraw – Smarter Investing

Carter Lecraw

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American Values Investments, Inc. is a registered investment adviser based in Johnson City, TN. American Values uses a proprietary rating system to create a portfolio of "American Hero Companies." Carter LeCraw and George Parks are the firm’s principals. Together they have over 40 years of investment experience. They both hold CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certifications through the American College.

A new lineup for the American Heroes portfolio

Here's how we refreshed the model.

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A new lineup for the American Heroes portfolio

The U.S. is in serious trouble.

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A modest proposal to save America

The stock market is fairly priced in 2013

Companies with generous dividends tend to run tight ships.

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The stock market is fairly priced in 2013

Why we’re bullish on Tessco Technologies

Tessco has one of the best fair value ratings in the technology sector.

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Why we’re bullish on Tessco Technologies

It takes courage to be an American Hero company

Courage is important when launching new products, changing operating procedures, or, just doing the right thing.

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It takes courage to be an American Hero company

Nucor is a Strong Candidate for the American Values Model

Some say manufacturing in America is going the way of the Edsel, but Nucor's (NUE) dedicated team of employees might take exception to that premise.

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Nucor is a Strong Candidate for the American Values Model

The specialty tech distributor is growing strongly - and doing so with integrity.

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ScanSource: An American Hero company

American Values August Monthly Investment Report (SJM, STC)

Disclaimer: Carter LeCraw (American Values Investments) owns SJM in his Covestor American Heroes model. August 5, 2010: I am deeply grateful for JM Smucker (NYSE: SJM), a public company that stands out as a light in the American marketplace. Even though most Americans readily recognize and respect the Smucker brand, […]

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