For my July purchase I added to my portfolio core. Some of my favorite companies were facing challenging short-term headlines, presenting buying opportunities. JNJ is facing criminal allegations on whether or not they knew about the toxicity of their baby powder. At the same time, 3M is threatened by a trade war with China and a possible … [Read more...]
No Alternative
Due to trade uncertainties, the market is pricing in an interest rate cut at the end of the month. During the July 30-31st Fed meeting, officials are 100% expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Furthermore, this comes with the possibilities of future rate cuts in late 2019 and early 2020. This means borrowing costs will decline and … [Read more...]
Current Yield vs. Yield on Cost
Dividend yields in my portfolio range from a low of 1.26% to a high of 6.1%. 6.1% is great, but just because a company only pays out 1.26% doesn’t mean it’s a bad company. The two positions I’m referring to are AT&T and Disney. Disney is only yielding 1.26%, but recently increased its dividend payment by 4.76%. In contrast, AT&T only … [Read more...]
Sold Out of Gaming
It’s rare for me to sell a stock. In this case, I took a small $60 profit from Take Two Interactive and rolled the money into a new company. I originally bought Take Two Interactive last fall when I thought the company was different. After all, they created tremendous value with GTA V’s campaign in 2013 and again with Red Dead 2 in 2018. … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: Canon
In my efforts to build a more internationally focused portfolio, I came across a company you haven’t heard of in a while. Canon Incorporated (CAJ) is an international conglomerate based in Japan. They are the leading manufacturers of copying machines, laser printers, office multifunction devices, inkjet printers, cameras, semiconductor … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: Telus
The U.S. is currently fighting a trade war with China. This war is necessary but short-term pain is inevitable. Companies with significant exposure to China have the potential to get hammered. Companies like Boeing, 3M, and Apple are decent dividend companies. However, for the foreseeable future, they will be facing headwinds as the trade war … [Read more...]