Then he tries to identify catalysts that could propel these stocks higher. Occasionally, Creatura will buy stocks on the basis of a theme. That explains an above-average weighting in energy stocks, which have benefited from rising oil and gas prices. Such holdings include Vans, a producer of athletic shoes, and K2, a maker of ski gear and other sporting goods. But Creatura won't dump a cheap stock just because it becomes a large one through appreciation.
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