William O'Neil
The CAN SLIM Growth Trader
1963 - present
Buy the best growth stocks showing strong earnings acceleration, new products, and institutional sponsorship at the right technical entry point. Cut losses fast at 7-8% and let winners run. The CAN SLIM system combines fundamentals with technicals.
Investment Approach
- 1C - Current quarterly earnings up 25%+ year-over-year
- 2A - Annual earnings growth of 25%+ over 3-5 years
- 3N - New product, new management, or new price high
- 4S - Supply and demand - shares outstanding and volume
- 5L - Leader or laggard - relative strength ranking
- 6I - Institutional sponsorship - quality fund ownership
- 7M - Market direction - only buy in confirmed uptrends
CAN SLIM Criteria
Criteria derived from William O'Neil's published writings and investment principles.
Top 10 UK Equities - William O'Neil Strategy
Ranked by William O'Neil's CAN SLIM system. Growth stocks with earnings acceleration and technical strength.
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Mkt Cap | Letters | Count | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UU | United Utilities Group PLC | Water Utilities | $14.5bn | CAN··?M | 4/7 | 100.0 | WATCHLIST – earnings strong, not yet a leader / not near highs |
| 2 | PAFR | Pan African Resources PLC | Gold | $3.8bn | CA·S·?M | 4/7 | 99.6 | WATCHLIST – earnings strong, not yet a leader / not near highs |
| 3 | SVT | Severn Trent PLC | Water Utilities | $12.8bn | CAN··?M | 4/7 | 99.3 | WATCHLIST – earnings strong, not yet a leader / not near highs |
| 4 | HOCM | Hochschild Mining PLC | Gold | $3.5bn | CA·S·?M | 4/7 | 98.9 | WATCHLIST – earnings strong, not yet a leader / not near highs |
| 5 | AAL | Anglo American PLC | Diversified Metals & Mining | $63.1bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 98.6 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
| 6 | CCC | Computacenter PLC | IT Consulting & Other Services | $7.2bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 98.2 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
| 7 | SHEL | Shell plc | Integrated Oil & Gas | $294.6bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 97.8 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
| 8 | EMG | Man Group PLC | Asset Management & Custody Banks | $5.1bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 97.5 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
| 9 | KNOS | Kainos Group PLC | IT Consulting & Other Services | $2.0bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 97.1 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
| 10 | WOSG | Watches of Switzerland Group PLC | Other Specialty Retail | $2.2bn | C·NSL?M | 5/7 | 96.8 | LEADER WATCH – price leader, but A (annual earnings) below CAN SLIM grade |
United Utilities Group PLC
Pan African Resources PLC
Severn Trent PLC
Hochschild Mining PLC
Anglo American PLC
Computacenter PLC
Shell plc
Man Group PLC
Kainos Group PLC
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC
Disclaimer
This page applies William O'Neil's documented investment philosophy to UK-listed equities. Rankings and scores are illustrative and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.