Introduction An article on when to sell a stock would not be complete without some discussion about what I consider to be the worst reason to sell a stock. Ironically, this reason may be the one that is most commonly implemented by investors. Personally, I will rarely, if ever, sell a stock just because the …
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Microsoft Important Lessons in Valuation: Part 1
Introduction Before I get too deep into this article, I want to start out by stating that Microsoft (MSFT) has long been one of my favorite companies. Many years ago, I invested in Microsoft as a pure growth stock and sold it in 2000 when it became dangerous overvalued after making a very healthy long-term …
Answering the Question: When to Sell a Stock-Part 1A
Introduction I’m going to start this article with the same opening statement that I utilized in two previous articles I wrote on knowing when to sell a stock. The most common complaint that I have heard from investors over my 49+ years in the financial services industry is as follows: “Everyone wants to tell me …
Designing The Appropriate Common Stock Retirement Portfolio: Stock Selection Options: Part 2
Introduction This article is a refresh and an update of an article I originally posted in 2015. However, the principles I am presenting are timeless and worthy of being revisited. Moreover, I have updated the supporting examples to more precisely reflect our current market environment. In part 1 of this series I discussed two important …
Illinois Tool Works: An Exercise In Fair Value (ITW)
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. manufactures industrial products and equipment. It operates through the following segments: Automotive OEM, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Food Equipment, Polymers & Fluids, Welding, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment produces components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment manufactures equipment, consumables, and …
Debunking the Growth Beats Value or Value Beats Growth Myths
Introduction The Value Beats Growth Or Vice Versa Myths One of my greatest pet peeves as a long-time investment professional is the industries’ notion that stocks can be generally categorized into only two styles commonly referred to as growth investing or value investing. These overly-vague notions about investing in stocks can even be seen in …
The Retirement Dividend Growth Portfolio Concentrated Or Diversified: Part 3
This article is a refresh and an update of an article I originally posted in 2015. However, the principles I am presenting are timeless and worthy of being revisited. Moreover, I have updated the supporting examples to more precisely reflect our current market environment. Designing the common stock portion of your retirement portfolio is very …
$TSN Subscriber Request Series: Tyson Foods (NYS:TSN)
FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud Video on Tyson Foods (NYS:TSN) Tyson Foods, Inc. engages in the production of processed food. It operates through the following segments: Chicken, Beef, Pork, and Prepared Foods. The Chicken segment involves in domestic operations related to raising and processing live chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, as well …
$LOW Nice Work Dividend Sensei – But I Choose Lowe’s (NYS:LOW)
Introduction I am a firm believer and ardent supporter of conducting comprehensive research and due diligence on any company (stock) you might consider investing in. However, I have also experienced the reality that far too many investors make their decisions based on opinions, emotions or vague ideas about a company, instead of on comprehensive knowledge …
$ALB Albemarle Corp (NYS:ALB)
Follow-up video to article/video published on 3-9-2018 found here: https://fastgraphs.com/has-the-lithium-bubble-burst-or-is-it-just-leaking-rarefied-air/