(02-08-2016, 08:15 PM)kayboy Wrote: 1). A million dollars isn't what it used to be.
2). If you own DOW or DD, you own both since they are set to merge and then, split the company into 3.
3). I am holding onto all of my energy positions for the time being, too volatile. Neither a buyer nor seller at this time, the fruit of patience is always sweet.
4). I really like GIS (would like to see a nice pullback) and AEP, but you look good in the utility sector.
5). Like my daddy said..."Don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see."
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by 1) and 5)
Regarding 2), good point, is that still happening? I remember the announcement but haven't heard anything from that after. It's hard to find interesting US based companies in the Basic Materials space.
3) same here, holding on to them, not looking to buy.
(02-08-2016, 08:21 PM)Dividend Watcher Wrote: Nothing to criticize here, Rasec. You've set a pretty high goal for yourself but you've also been pretty disciplined.
Instead of PSX, if you're look at refiners/mid-stream, you may also want to compare Marathon Petroleum (MPC) or Valero (VLO) here. I haven't researched them so can't tell you if there's a differentiator but some options that popped into my head.
In Healthcare, maybe add AMGN?
In REITs you own a lot of medical. How about some NNN or WPC for retail besides O. Or DLR or AMT? STAG (which I know little about) for manufacturing?
In Consumer Staples how about GIS (over a century of never cutting the dividend) or HRL?
In Industrials, maybe a defense company more than UTX. GD, RTN, LMT?
Just some guesses off the top of my head but you're doing fine without me butting in.
(02-09-2016, 10:57 AM)EricL Wrote: I like your list Rasec, well done.
Some thoughts on other ideas if you are looking for a bit more growth.
DPS or CHD instead of KO and PG, and also really like WBA and CVS for consumer staples.
OXY instead of COP for energy.
AMP, BLK, or TROW for financial.
AMGN, ABBV, BDX for health care.
LMT, HON for industrials.
AAPL for tech.
WEC, VVC, NEE for utilities.
Good luck!
Thanks for the ideas guys, the list of "wants" keeps changing as the market fluctuates, for example I'm getting more interested in KR (specially because I shop and put gas there every week) and the price is getting better by the day (though I need to understand their debt a bit better).
Until now I've been very focused on yield and I want to start focusing a little bit more on yield growth for my next positions.