We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks to Buy and Sell. Since Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) ranks 9th on the list, it deserves a deeper look.
Jim Cramer is exuberant about the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate cut.
“Believe me, there are few things more friendly than a 50 basis point rate cut,” Cramer said in a recent program.
The CNBC host said that he has reminded his viewers repeatedly that when the Fed is your “enemy” you should stick to recession-proof stocks that can produce consistent earnings despite market slowdowns.
“Once the Fed is done tightening and we start seeing signs of impending rate cuts you need to load up on the cyclicals, the companies that see massive earnings growth when the economy accelerates,” Cramer reminded his viewers about his advice on how to play the interest-rate game.
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Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 26
Talking about Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX), Cramer said the stock will be negatively impacted because it’s related to the auto industry.
“I don’t see a quick turn. We will need several Fed rate cuts before they turn, I am sorry.”
Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) makes automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors and camera-based driver assistance systems for cars.
Overall, Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) ranks 9th on Insider Monkey’s list titled Jim Cramer’s Latest Portfolio: Top 9 Stocks to Buy and Sell. While we acknowledge the potential of Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX), our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GNTX but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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