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...]
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...]
Dividend Income Progress
A portfolio’s income increases three ways. Obviously, one saves money, and buys more stock. Second, dividends are paid out and reinvested into the company. This increases the probability of receiving higher and higher payments in perpetuity. Finally, the icing on the cake is when a company increases its dividend. At the core of my personal … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: BNS, INFY, & DIS
This post is a bit of a catch-up discussion on what I’ve been buying the past few months. In March I purchased $1000 more of BNS, and $1000 worth of INFY. In April I allocated $2000 towards Disney (DIS) stock. In this post I will be focusing on Disney. I’ve already explained my rationale for purchasing BNS, and INFY is a very small position. … [Read more...]