Scott W. Hood, CFA

Scott W. Hood, CFA, is CEO and portfolio manager at First Wilshire Securities Management, Pasadena, California, which manages $410 million. FirstWilshire.com

February 13, 2019 | East West Bancorp Inc. | EWBC
Stock of the Week

February 13, 2019 | East West Bancorp Inc. | EWBC

Scott W. Hood, CFA | February 8, 2019

This week’s Stock of the Week serves specific communities and understands them very well.

July 25, 2018 | EZCorp Inc. | EZPW
Stock of the Week

July 25, 2018 | EZCorp Inc. | EZPW

Scott W. Hood, CFA | July 20, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is in a stable business and expanding its offerings and geographical footprint.

January 17, 2018 | Acme United Corporation | ACU
Stock of the Week

January 17, 2018 | Acme United Corporation | ACU

Scott W. Hood, CFA | January 15, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is an old company that’s learning how to sell its many products in new ways.

December 27, 2017 | Orchids Paper Products Company | TIS
Stock of the Week

December 27, 2017 | Orchids Paper Products Company | TIS

Scott W. Hood, CFA | December 21, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week recently spent a lot of money to extend its footprint. This hasn’t made every investor happy, but it creates an opportunity.

June 6, 2017 | Vistra Energy Corporation | VST
Stock of the Week

June 6, 2017 | Vistra Energy Corporation | VST

Scott W. Hood, CFA | June 5, 2017

Today’s Stock of the Week emerged from bankruptcy recently, but it is a solid company that is paying down debt…

December 7, 2016 | Volt Information Sciences Inc. | VISI
Stock of the Week

December 7, 2016 | Volt Information Sciences Inc. | VISI

Scott W. Hood, CFA | December 2, 2016

Today’s Stock of the Week has had a rough time lately, and that’s one reason the price seems right. Keep…