Has this kind of screening worked in the past? It's difficult to answer that if results of back tests are not provided. I think all providers must be required to provide a back tests if possible. Certain strategies may not be amenable, but those that are should be required to come with backtests.

But, this will all fall of deaf ears I am sure.

As to concerns regarding High Arctic expressed by another commenter, there are always some issues with some of the companies that may not sit well with some of the investors. Hence, the caveat at the end of the articles : " ... Investors are advised to do additional research prior to investing in any of the companies mentioned."