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Investing is the act of purchasing assets with the expectation that they will appreciate in value or generate income over time, ultimately helping to grow your wealth.
Investing involves buying assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other financial instruments with the goal of earning a return. This return can come in the form of capital gains (when the asset increases in value) or income (such as dividends or interest payments).
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Below is the most-recent letter I sent to our Portfolio Management clients in February 2025. But first ...
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
Many investors like to describe different approaches to investment decision making by sticking a one-word label on them. This can make conversations flow more smoothly, but it does little to raise anybody’s investment knowledge. In fact, it can lead to false impressions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are already profitable and growing, and that can gain all the more by applying AI to their operations.
Here are two companies that are already profitably taking advantage of AI, and they should be among the leaders in the push to extend AI’s use:
TWILIO INC., $114.29, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol TWLO; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.twilio.com; Shares outstanding: 171.2 million; Market cap: $17.5 billion; No dividends paid.) spends a high 30% of sales on R&D—that includes spending to expand its Twilio CustomerAI technology.
The hi-tech offering combines AI with real-time customer data flowing through Twilio’s Customer Engagement Platform....
A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on Allegion Plc, a global leader in security and access solutions to secure homes, businesses, schools, and institutions around doorways and adjacent areas.
Pat likes the firm’s diverse portfolio of leading brands, its global presence, and solid strategic acquisition strategy....
Pat likes the firm’s diverse portfolio of leading brands, its global presence, and solid strategic acquisition strategy....
IAC has a long history of buying smaller Internet-based businesses and spinning them off once they reach a certain size. Recent examples include video software maker Vimeo Inc. (Nasdaq symbol VMEO) and online dating platform Match Group Inc. (Nasdaq symbol MTCH)....
A few years ago, supermarket operator Loblaw and its parent company George Weston re-organized their various businesses. That left Loblaw to focus on its main retail operations and to better compete with rivals Walmart and Costco.
Investors tend to prefer “pure-play” businesses that operate in a single industry and that can be easily analyzed....
Investors tend to prefer “pure-play” businesses that operate in a single industry and that can be easily analyzed....
Motorola Solutions has a record order backlog and its growing software and services segment delivers higher margins to boost profitability.
Using a sector rotation strategy will eventually lead to you to lower portfolio returns. Keep reading to learn more about this strategy.