The following is a list as at June 24, 2018 which reflects all the companies in which my wife and I own shares (not just those in the FFJ Portfolio). It does not reflect the number of shares per company we own nor our average purchase price. […]
Summary Brown-Forman (BF) is a high quality company which has richly rewarded shareholders over the years. BF is a classic example of why exclusive reliance on stock screeners to identify investment opportunities is short-sighted. The company faces uncertainty as a result of foreign countries imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to ill-advised tariffs announced by the [...]
FedEx (FDX) released its Q4 and FY2018 results on June 19, 2018. The heightened risk of protectionism is counterproductive to economic growth and could negatively impact FDX's business in the short-term. In addition, Amazon's entry into the package delivery service industry is a risk FDX must contend with. FDX, however, is a well run company [...]
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan My articles typically revolve around investing money to create more wealth. Today’s article, however, touches upon the meaningful ways of sharing the wealth you create with those less fortunate. I share my family’s story [...]
Summary ADP reported Q3 results May 2 in which it announced an upward revision in its FY2018 outlook.’ At the June 12th Investor Day, ADP indicated it is accelerating the pace of margin expansion and it now targets its prior 3 year margin targets to occur one year sooner. The anticipated increase in interest rates [...]
Summary SJM is facing headwinds and revenue growth and profit margins are expected to remain under pressure amid a competitive environment and challenging retailer dynamics. SJM is currently exploring the divestiture of its US baking business and a sale of this business will likely impact FY2019 projections. Shareholders have been aptly rewarded over the long-term [...]
Summary Cummins has retraced ~26% from a high of ~$194 set at the end of January 2018. The company is forecasting strong revenue growth but warranty costs are taking a bite out of profits and further significant charges (~$400 million) are possible. CMI’s 15+ year returns greatly exceed that of the S&P500. While CMI has [...]
I can not stress enough as to the importance of personally being in a positive free cash flow position. This article provides tips on how to achieve and remain in this state. Introduction Recent statistics show the consumer credit debt of households and non-profit organizations in the US amounted to ~$3.74T in Q3 2017. Judging [...]
Summary Hershey’s current valuation is similar to that evidenced in FY2009 at which time we were experiencing that ‘little event’ called The Financial Crisis. HSY is unlikely to appeal to investors seeking companies with ‘high octane’ growth. The company’s dividend yield and valuation are at levels not evidenced in several years. I currently have a [...]
If you're struggling to find decent companies in which to invest look no further than these two companies. They might be a bit rich at the moment but put them on your radar so you can take action if they pullback. I am often astounded to learn of some of the companies in which people [...]
