Who doesn’t know the saying to buy stocks when sentiment is bad? Anti-cyclical investing with the goal to fetch potential turnarounds near the bottom can be quite lucrative. The stock of Boeing has experienced a gigantic rollercoaster ride over the last decade. With the current quality issues likely somehow solvable and Boeing being a company in a duopoly plus of national security, it could be tempting to speculate on a steep climb back up.
Continue readingWhat most investors get wrong about gold stocks + new research report
There are three things the majority of investors fail to understand with regards to gold stocks. The first is gold is NOT THE hedge against inflation and thus gold stocks not even better hedges. The second is with higher gold prices, NOT ALL gold stocks go up exponentially. The third is the evergreen that all gold stocks are heavily undervalued by the stupid market and great buying opportunities. I am going to take these beliefs apart. My Premium PLUS members receive on top my best gold stock idea after I have already had a golden hand with my silver pick (for all my members). If you read until the end, I have a small gift for you.
Continue readingBack to 2012 after the blocked acquisition – is Capri Holdings a buy?
Last year in August, struggling Capri Holdings, known for its brands Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, received a bid from competitor Tapestry. Capri’s stock surged by 50%. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to block this deal in fear of market concentration. As the deal still hasn’t closed and court hearings are ongoing, the stock lost now the complete bid premium. It fell even back again to 2012-levels. Is the stock a buy now?
Continue readingNamibia – the new and better Guyana? + new research report
Although ever since the predictions and paroles have been that the world is running out of oil soon, from time to time big new discoveries have been made. Brazil has vast known reserves that could last for 50 years. Offshore the coast of neighboring Guyana, a reservoir of an estimated double digit billion barrels of oil equivalent is being already extracted. There’s a good chance, Namibia, a country in Southwest-Africa, could become the “next Guyana” – maybe even a better one!
Continue readingIs the world’s largest publicly traded hedge fund worth a look?
Indeed, there is a publicly traded hedge fund. It is not just a small shack, but it currently even has more assets under management (AuM) than Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater and several times more (!) than other famous names like Citadel or Tiger Asset Management. Is a PE of 10x and a dividend yield of 5% with opportunistic buybacks convincing enough to consider this stock?
Continue readingWhy you should look out for Cannibals
My perception is the majority of stock investors do either prefer dividend stocks or something with a high growth component like first and foremost technology. The third group would be turnarounds (which I am also not opposed to). What is much under-appreciated, though, are cannibals or buyback monsters. I think this topic should earn more attention. Good for those who know about it.
Continue readingThe untold risks of average returns
This headline might sound confusing at first sight, but behind it is a topic worth thinking about. As one understands what’s behind “average returns”, a portfolio check-up could be appropriate, especially if one is overweight in stocks with past above average performances paired with high valuations. A few thoughts on risk-adjusted investing.
Continue readingUncle Sam as tenant? Two stocks with government exposure – Part II
While it is not directly investing in the government per se as you won’t have any direct ownership in it (luckily), I’ve found two stocks that are operating in the name of it. I am not talking about defense companies where governments are the sole customers (individuals don’t buy tanks). There are two high-yielding REITs with several government agencies as their tenants. Are they worth a look? Part two.
Continue readingUncle Sam as tenant? Two stocks with government exposure – Part I
While it is not directly investing in the government per se as you won’t have any direct ownership in it (luckily), I’ve found two stocks that are operating in the name of it. I am not talking about defense companies where governments are the sole customers (individuals don’t buy tanks). There are two high-yielding REITs with several government agencies as their tenants. Are they worth a look? Part one.
Continue readingBuying companies after dividend cuts + new research report
What sounds crazy at first sight, indeed is rather an interesting strategy to think about. Sounds crazy, as almost everyone is talking about higher dividends? Let me make the case for dividend cuts! My next stock idea from my upcoming research report fits exactly into this scheme.
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