You’re tired and hungry after a long grueling road trip. There’s a McDonalds at every rest stop but you’re just not in the mood. After all, you already had McDonalds for breakfast and stopped at two others to use the bathroom. At the same time, you don’t want to go too far into town. The traffic on main roads right now feels … [Read more...]
Target is #1
In September 2016 I acquired Target’s stock in the upper 60s. This was shortly after the company went “political” and sparked a boycott from conservative groups. In addition, the company was facing stiff competition from Amazon and other retailers were failing everywhere. I watched the stock fall into the lower 50s. As it collapsed further, I … [Read more...]
Recent Buy: MMM & JNJ
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...]
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...]