4 Ways to Improve Workforce Diversity
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Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) – Buy
I added more to my position in Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) today at $20.34/share. Took advantage of the recent drop in price. My opinions on this company have not changed. Related posts: Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) – Buy Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) – Buy Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) – Buy Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) – Buy
3D Systems Corporation (DDD) – SELL
I wished to increase my reportable losses for taxes to offset the huge gain in GMCR due to the merger. This position had a loss, therefore I sold it to just to offset the gain. If not for that, I would have most likely kept it as I believe the company is still solid and […]
ConocoPhillips (COP) – SELL
I wished to increase my reportable losses for taxes to offset the huge gain in GMCR due to the merger. This position had a loss, therefore I sold it to just to offset the gain. If not for that, I would have most likely kept it as I believe the company is still solid and […]
Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) – Buy
The price is quite cheap and the business prospects are still quite good. They have a solid competitive position in the apparel industry that will be hard for competitors to match. They own and control most of the production production process for their products and also sell products direct to consumers through  their stores. They […]
Merchants Bancshares Inc (MBVT) – SELL
I sold some shares recently to reduce my exposure to Merchants Bancshares Inc. It has been a large percentage of my overall portfolio and has become more fairly valued, making the margin of safety low. I do however still maintain a large position in the company and feel it’s a good investment. Related posts: Merchants Bancshares […]
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) – Merger
My position was liquidated due to the merger. It was a cash merger which means shareholders no longer have any interest in the company. Related posts: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), now Keurig Green Mountain, Annual Meeting Notes Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) – Buy […]
Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) – Buy
The price is quite cheap and the business prospects are still quite good. They have a solid competitive position in the physical store retail industry and lots of opportunity to grow in e-commerce. The recent drop in price was due to comments made from the company regarding making large investments in e-commerce and employees which […]
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
I attended the Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 29, 2015. It was held at The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the very few of my investments where I can actually participate in an annual meeting. Below are some notes taken […]
ConocoPhillips (COP) – Buy
I started a small position in ConocoPhillips (COP) last week and I will consider adding to it if the share price/ oil price continue to fall as I believe it will rebound eventually . In the meantime, ConocoPhillips has a great dividend  of 4.63% and the payout is about 50% so there’s a decent margin of […]
I Love Catching Falling Knives
FALLING KNIFE DEFINITION: A slang phrase for a security or industry in which the current price or value has dropped significantly in a short period of time. A falling knife security can rebound, or it can lose all of its value, such as in the case of company bankruptcy where equity shares become worthless. A falling knife […]
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), now Keurig Green Mountain, Annual Meeting Notes
I attended the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) Annual Meeting of stockholders today held at the Sheraton Hotel in South Burlington, Vermont. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is one of the very few of my investments where I can actually participate in an annual meeting. First, company business was conducted which included the name change to […]
