Oracle - Unfriendly To Shareholders [View article]
anthonyp, That is not "double speak" - that is precisely my point - Oracle IS indeed a fantastic business. But not for its shareholders. Hence, I do not want to be a shareholder.
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
Thank you for your comment Professor K.
Yes, the market moves in trends. and that is when the "buy" or the "sell" screams are heard most visually. Nevertheless, If there is one thing I should be getting credit for - it is the imminent warnings I issued against mREITs back at the late of the summer when everyone was shouting "Buy for income" as if this is some miracle cure for something.
Having said that, yes, CIM might actually turn out to be a great play. but not at the price it was trading than,
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
hi SkiDad, I cannot blame you for entering this position. Everyone and his brother was shouting "buy for NLY for income" and all that hype. I did my best to try and prevent other investors from falling in this trip.
Now, if I were you - I WOULD NOT sell my position and lock a loss. In time (2 -3 years) dividends will likely compensate you for your capital loss.
How To Make 22% A Year On Microsoft [View article]
Hi Cogitor, Yes, in general I do wait for higher vola to sell options - this will give us higher premiums. But sometimes, when the price is right - I will nevertheless sell options on a few specific stocks that I find rewarding. This usually happens when a total sector is battered (big blue tech) + a certain company's share has plummeted over a period of a week or so (MSFT). Sometimes, you just need to make a trade when it is right and not to wait for ALL the signals,
Oracle - Unfriendly To Shareholders [View article]
I believe that Microsoft and Cisco beat Oracle very easily when it comes to dividend payouts and share buybacks.
Keep in mind that Oracle share buyback program is just barely sufficient to cover the massive dilution caused by its stock option warrants,
much success,
SK
Oracle - Unfriendly To Shareholders [View article]
That is not "double speak" - that is precisely my point - Oracle IS indeed a fantastic business. But not for its shareholders. Hence, I do not want to be a shareholder.
No need to be sarcastic,
much success,
SK
GM: How We Made 50% On This Turnaround Play [View article]
GM: How We Made 50% On This Turnaround Play [View article]
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
Yes, the market moves in trends. and that is when the "buy" or the "sell" screams are heard most visually.
Nevertheless, If there is one thing I should be getting credit for - it is the imminent warnings I issued against mREITs back at the late of the summer when everyone was shouting "Buy for income" as if this is some miracle cure for something.
Having said that, yes, CIM might actually turn out to be a great play. but not at the price it was trading than,
SK
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
SK
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
SK
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
SK
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
SK
mREITs In 2013 - Friend Or Foe To Dividend Payouts? [View article]
I cannot blame you for entering this position. Everyone and his brother was shouting "buy for NLY for income" and all that hype. I did my best to try and prevent other investors from falling in this trip.
Now, if I were you - I WOULD NOT sell my position and lock a loss. In time (2 -3 years) dividends will likely compensate you for your capital loss.
best,
SK
Buy Microsoft As It Could Double Its Dividend To A 7% Yield [View article]
The problem with Mr. Softy is that there is a big difference between what the company can afford, and what will actually be done.
SK
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Thank you for pointing it out,
SK
Annaly Capital - The Slippery Slope Begins [View article]
Do you have any argument to support your statement or are you simply another "Annaly fan"?
much success,
SK
Annaly Capital - The Slippery Slope Begins [View article]
Had they been, they would have certainly disclosed it properly.
I recommend you start focusing on how to make money rather than try and come up with conspiracy theories...
much success,
SK
How To Make 22% A Year On Microsoft [View article]
Yes, in general I do wait for higher vola to sell options - this will give us higher premiums. But sometimes, when the price is right - I will nevertheless sell options on a few specific stocks that I find rewarding. This usually happens when a total sector is battered (big blue tech) + a certain company's share has plummeted over a period of a week or so (MSFT). Sometimes, you just need to make a trade when it is right and not to wait for ALL the signals,
that is my take on things,
much success,
SK