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Wednesday May 23, 2012
by Neil Macneale, editor 2-for-1 Stock Split NewsletterAmong the companies announcing 2 for 1 splits in April, the one that is the best fit for our stock split portfolio is Coca-Cola ( KO).
Coke is a 125-year-old company, operating in over 200 countries, with 146,000 employees. With a PE of 20 and a price-to-book ratio over 5, this is not a cheap stock, but there are other considerations. KO has a Beta, or volatility index, at just about half that of the market. Its 2.63% dividend has been increased annually for 49 consecutive years. And this company just coins money. With an average net profit margin over the last five years of 22+%, it is over three times more profitable than its industry or sector averages. In 2010 the company set a goal of doubling its business over the next decade. At its current average growth rate in sales of 14.1% over the last five years, that goal should be accomplished in about another four years. Coke is an American institution and I’ll be very pleased to own a small piece of it. Meanwhile, we note that our 2 for 1 portfolio -- based exclusively on stocks that have announced stock splits -- is up about 6% for the trailing 12 months while the market is down for the same period. Learn more about this financial newsletter at Neil Macneale's 2-for-1 Stock Split Newsletter.Related articles:
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Wednesday May 22, 2013
US Natural Gas ETF: On a roll |
by Doug Fabian, editor Successful Investing
One area I think is ready for a new buy is natural gas. After experiencing a sharp decline from November through early January, natural gas prices have been on a roll.
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Tuesday May 21, 2013
Split buys? HOMB and Noble Energy |
by Neil Macneale, editor 2-for-1 Stock Split Newsletter
Each month, we add one stock to our model portfolio based upon those companies that have announced 2-for-1 stock splits; after a meager number of splits over the past year, we have a nice collection of six splits elect from this month.
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Tuesday May 21, 2013
WisdomTree targets global bonds |
by Mark Salzinger, editor The Investor's ETF Report
While most investors diversify the equity portions of their portfolio with allocations to foreign stocks, few diversify their bond holdings internationally. WisdomTree recently introduced the first ETF to invest in a truly global portfolio of corporate bonds.
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Monday May 20, 2013
Express Scripts: Obamacare buy |
by J. Royden Ward, editor Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor
I am attracted to healthcare stocks because the confusion surrounding “ObamaCare” has held healthcare stock prices back. I think Express Scripts (ESRX) is very likely to shine in 2013.
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Monday May 20, 2013
Hodges: High conviction funds |
by Walter Frank, editor MoneyLetter
Over the last two months, Hodges Fund (HDPMX) has made a strong run to the top echelons of our domestic stock fund rankings. And one of its siblings, Hodges Small Cap (HDPSX) has been within the top decline of the small blend category from 2009 through last year, and is in the top 20% this year.
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Friday May 17, 2013
United Natural: A play on Whole Foods |
by Mark Skousen, editor Hedge Fund Trader Alert
We’ve recommended Whole Foods Market (WFM) from time to time, and the stock has moved up sharply in the past three years, but I’d like to suggest an alternative -- one of Whole Foods’ primary suppliers, United Natural Foods (UNFI).
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Thursday May 16, 2013
Timing expert eyes India |
by Sy Harding, editor Street Smart Report
The money flow and momentum reversals in India's Bombay Index have now been enough to trigger buy signals on intermediate-term indicators. With this new buy signal, we have added a position in the iShares India 50 ETF (INDY) to our portfolio.
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Wednesday May 15, 2013
Value investor goes with Guess |
by Charles Mizrahi, editor Hidden Values Alert
Guess?, Inc. (GES) is a holding in our special situation portfolio; its strong product quality has created brand name recognition and a loyal consumer following.
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Wednesday May 15, 2013
MGAM: Bingo, lotteries, casinos |
by Jim Oberweis, Jr., editor The Oberweis Report
Multimedia Games Holding Company (MGAM) makes innovative gaming systems for Native American and commercial casino operators in North America, lottery operators, and charity and commercial bingo operators.
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Tuesday May 14, 2013
Fidelity expert: Bowers' bond bets |
by Jack Bowers, editor Fidelity Monitor & Insight
If you’ve been worried that the bond market might take a big hit, you can relax. Indeed, while bond funds may lag stock funds over the next 5-10 years, they still have a decent shot at keeping up with inflation, and they remain an excellent way to cut risk in a blended portfolio.
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