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Slightly above 67% of Alliance Data's investor base is looking to short. The analysis of current outlook of investing in Alliance Data Systems suggests that many traders are alarmed regarding Alliance Data's prospects. Alliance Data's investing sentiment can be driven by a variety of factors including economic data, Alliance Data's earnings reports, geopolitical events, and overall market trends.
  
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Alliance Data Fundamental Analysis

We analyze Alliance Data's financials across various querterly and yearly statements, indicators and fundamental ratios. We help investors to determine the real value of Alliance Data using virtually all public information available. We use both quantitative as well as qualitative analysis to arrive at the intrinsic value of Alliance Data based on its fundamental data. In general, a quantitative approach, as applied to this company, focuses on analyzing financial statements comparatively, whereas a qaualitative method uses data that is important to a company's growth but cannot be measured and presented in a numerical way.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share Comparative Analysis

Alliance Data is currently under evaluation in earnings per share category among its peers. Earnings per Share (EPS) denotes the portion of a company's earnings that is allocated to each share of common stock. To calculate Earnings per Share investors will need to take a company's net income, subtract any dividends for preferred stock, and divide it by the number of average outstanding shares. EPS is usually presented in two different ways: basic and diluted. Fully diluted Earnings per Share takes into account effects of warrants, options, and convertible securities and is generally viewed by analysts as a more accurate measure.

Alliance Data Systems Potential Pair-trading

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Alliance Data stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Alliance Data could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Alliance Data by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Other Consideration for investing in Alliance Stock

If you are still planning to invest in Alliance Data Systems check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Alliance Data's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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