Leuthold Group Names Scott Opsal Director of Research

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 01, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Leuthold Group announced today that Scott Opsal has joined the firm as Director of Research.

"We've known Scott for many years and have tremendous respect for his investment knowledge and capabilities," said Doug Ramsey, Chief Investment Officer. "Scott will make significant contributions to our research, and his experience will be valuable as we grow and develop our research team."

Most recently, Scott was Director of the Applied Investment Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Before that, he was Managing Director and Head of Equities with Members Capital Advisors, leading a 14-person team and managing $6 billion in equity assets within a $12 billion asset management subsidiary of CUNA Mutual Group. Opsal also spent 19 years at Principal Financial Group's Invista Capital Management as both Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager. Following his time at Principal, Scott taught a Masters-level investment class in the Finance Department of the University of Iowa. He received his MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota and a BS in Investments from Drake University.

Readers of The Leuthold Group's monthly "Green Book" may also recognize him from his recent guest contribution.

"I believe thorough, creative research is essential to successful investing, and as a long-time reader of Leuthold's publications, I have great respect for Doug and the entire analyst team," said Opsal. "My investment approach and analytical style fit well with the group's existing disciplines, and my research perspectives and professional experience will enable me to contribute new insights to Leuthold's distinctive research. I am proud and excited to be joining such a highly regarded firm."

About The Leuthold Group
Based in Minneapolis, The Leuthold Group has produced independent research for institutional clients for more than three decades. The experienced investment team also manages more than $1.8 billion in both separate accounts and five mutual funds. The Leuthold Group is recognized as a pioneer in tactical asset allocation with a flexible flagship strategy that has a 29-year track record. The Leuthold Group's investment arm is Leuthold Weeden Capital Management. For more information, visit www.LeutholdFunds.com.

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