Many months ago we discussed the implications of the election and our investment portfolios. This post is somewhat of a follow up. It's been a crazy year and this election has taken a toll on all of us. The country is divided and fear is everywhere. We can't even trust the media. Regardless of partisanship most agree the mainstream media to be … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Ford: Roaring 5L Engines and Monstrous 5% Yields
My dream car has always been the latest and greatest Mustang. After driving a 95’ Cobra Mustang in college I was hooked on the Ford brand. Driving was no longer a hassle, it was a hobby. I always looked forward to cruising around my roaring v8 engine. Unfortunately, life happened and a sports car was no longer practical. After selling my last … [Read more...]
Fastenal – Time to Sell?
In most cases we like to hold on to our dividend stocks forever. It’s wonderful seeing those payments come in every quarter, despite minor price swings. In my portfolio, most of my securities held up fairly well during the financial crisis. Looking back, the decline in their respective prices was highly unjustified. Everything came roaring back … [Read more...]