Introduction My investing career officially started in 1970. However, for several years prior to that time I was an avid and interested student of common stock investing. My initial lessons were taught by studying the behavior and practices of the most renowned stock investors. Although these academic pursuits taught me a great deal, nothing taught …
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Penske Automotive Group: Growth, Value and Dividend Growth Hiding in Plain Sight
Introduction Finding attractive investments in the dividend growth space has become a real challenge in today’s overheated market. This is especially true if you limit yourself to looking in the obvious places. Simply stated, you won’t find any bargains today in the Procter & Gambles, Johnson & Johnsons and Coca-Colas. In other words, the flight …
I Purchased United Parcel Service Inc. to Meet These Specific Objectives
Introduction United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) currently offers a dividend yield in excess of 3%. Moreover, it is also available at a valuation that is slightly below historical norms. The company has provided a stable and growing dividend since it went public in 1999. However, the company did keep their dividend the same for fiscal …
The Threat and Risk of Rising Interest Rates: Separating Fact from Fiction
Introduction The threat of rising interest rates is all the rage in financial circles today. However, the seminal question is: How real is the threat, and how much impact will rising rates have on stock prices and investor performance? This article will present my personal perspectives on interest rates and their potential impact on stock …
Happy 8th Birthday Bull Market! Has the S&P 500 Become Dangerously Overvalued?
Introduction According to an article in Quartz today, March 9, 2017, marks the 8th birthday of the US bull market which started on March 9, 2009. According to the article, this is the 2nd longest and 4th strongest bull market in history for the S&P 500. However, before we celebrate too excessively, we should pause …
5 Fairly Valued MLPs: Is the Dilution Worth the Yield and How Do You Value Them?
Introduction The 5 MLPs covered in this article offer yields ranging from 5.7% to 10.7%. Additionally, each of these MLPs appears reasonably valued given their high yields and prospects for growth. However, two of these MLPs are currently in the process of merging. MLPs Simple and Complex at the Same Time I believe that MLPs …
Pfizer Inc. Invest For Attractive Valuation and The 4% Dividend Yield
Investment Thesis Pfizer Inc (PFE) is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms with sales exceeding $50 billion. The company is currently attractively valued at a blended P/E ratio of 13.3, offering a current dividend yield of 4%. Pfizer is awarded an S&P credit rating of AA and possesses a modest debt to capital ratio …
Analyzing MLPs with F.A.S.T. Graphs™
Introduction What is the best metric to use to analyze the value of MLPs with F.A.S.T. Graphs™? This is one of the more common questions we receive from subscribers. With this “Helpful Hints” video we will offer our specific views on attempting to discern the fair value of an MLP utilizing the fundamentals analyzer software …