investing
10 – Investor Psychology – Know Thy Self
2021-01-13
In the long run, earning determine market price. But in the short run, emotions determine market price. This video deals with investor psychology and how biases can impact decisions. A key message is to know the value of what you are investing in and not just the price. However, as the venerable Warren Buffett once […]
Unum: Although Life and Health Insurance Companies Are Cheap This One May Be the Cheapest
2020-10-14
Introduction If your investing philosophy is anything like mine, then you are constantly on the outlook for a bargain. In today’s bifurcated market, financials in general are a very fertile market to look at for attractive undervalued stocks. Furthermore, the life and health insurance companies, appear to be the most attractive subsector under the financial […]
Owens & Minor: A Treacherous Path To 10% Returns
2020-10-09
Introduction On January 26, 2018, I wrote an article titled: “Owens & Minor Inc.: Irresistible Yield, Irresistible Valuation” where I offered the company as an extremely undervalued Dividend Contender research candidate. I also pointed out that the company was in transformation. However, I underestimated what that transformation meant, at least over the short run. where […]
3 New York Stock Exchange Homebuilders: When Value and Momentum Converge
2020-08-13
Introduction I am a value investor that believes in the long-term ownership of good businesses purchased at attractive valuations. In my humble opinion and experience, this is the surest and perhaps most prudent way to build wealth through investing in the stock market. However, value investing does not always provide instant gratification. In fact, the […]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Growth At A Reasonable Price (GARP)
2020-07-10
Introduction I find it very interesting that Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALXN) after going public in 2001, did not generate their first profit until December 2008. As we all know, this was in the throes of what is now known as the Great Recession of 2008. Moreover, Alexion’s adjusted operating earnings have grown from $0.20 per […]
FedEx Corp.: Fundamentals Support the Price Increase
2020-07-01
Introduction After reporting better than 4th quarter results on Tuesday, the stock price of FedEx Corp. (FDX) has been on a tear. With this article, I plan to demonstrate that the fundamentals support the current price rise. Moreover, the fundamentals also suggest that it is not too late to take a long-term position in this […]