BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Babbabooey,
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. The reason why they have had thinner than average operating margins is they have higher expenses in the gulf of mexico because of the macado situation, and have exploration efforts on stand by, which costs money with no return on capital. As new projects begin in the gulf and they have success, there will be return on that investment, hopefully a large return. I hope that helps. Thanks again for reading the article and the comment.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Cramer and Tchayipov,
Thank you for the news about potential scenarios in Russia. One never knows what will happen in that neck of the woods. As a BP owner, you have to rely on management making a good decision on how best to proceed with their TNK stake. Knowing they want to stay in the area to explore, any scenario where they can dispose of their stake and be able to partner with others or own a controlling stake in another exploration situation is probably an outcome BP will want. Definitely worth monitoring. Thanks again for the update.
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Hi Kraken,
Hysterically funny comment- probably true as well.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Tchayipov,
Thank you for reading the article and your comment regarding BP's safety situation. With respect to your option strategy, an interesting way to invest in BP. Anything which reduces the cost basis makes a cheap stock even cheaper, which is always good. Buying calls is a bet on the upside, but I would rather own it and let there be no time pressure. Thank you for your comment and reading the article. I have a free newsletter and blog and if you are interested, just send me your email address at yale@y-hc.com. Thanks for the comment.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Tomlos,
Thank you for reading the article and sharing your comment. Good luck on your investments. If you would like to join my mailing list for the free newsletter and blog, just email me at yale@y-hc.com. Thank you again for the comment.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Onomas,
Thank you for reading the article and your kind comment. I am glad the article helped provide more information for you and others about BP. Time will tell on the merit of the investment. If you liked my article, I also have a monthly newsletter and blog you can get for free as well. Just email me your email address and I will add you to the list.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Bsorge,
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. The E portion is very easily manipulated with all kinds of non cash charges, options, one time stuff, inventory accounting etc. I tried to include different methods of looking at cash flow to provide various other metrics for investors. Good luck with your investments.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Dean,
Thank you for reading the article and your comment about BP. Time will tell if it is a smart gamble. If BP executes on its plans to improve operational efficiency and has some success in its exploratory efforts in the Gulf and elsewhere, well, I believe the market will notice. Good luck with your investments.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Sneaker,
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. BP's safety record is poor and is a major priority for the company. In addition, I disagree with you on why it will or will not remain so. If operating performance and existing and new exploration efforts are successful, the market will reward BP,
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi Dave,
Thank you for reading the article and your accurate comment about sentiment. Using it to your advantage is typically a wise move. Good luck with your investments. 2x for good measure.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Hi GPAGPA1,
Thank you for reading the article and commenting, I very much appreciate the kind words and support. Good luck with your BP Investments and others in this interesting environment.
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. The reason why they have had thinner than average operating margins is they have higher expenses in the gulf of mexico because of the macado situation, and have exploration efforts on stand by, which costs money with no return on capital. As new projects begin in the gulf and they have success, there will be return on that investment, hopefully a large return. I hope that helps. Thanks again for reading the article and the comment.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for the news about potential scenarios in Russia. One never knows what will happen in that neck of the woods. As a BP owner, you have to rely on management making a good decision on how best to proceed with their TNK stake. Knowing they want to stay in the area to explore, any scenario where they can dispose of their stake and be able to partner with others or own a controlling stake in another exploration situation is probably an outcome BP will want. Definitely worth monitoring. Thanks again for the update.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
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Hysterically funny comment- probably true as well.
Best to you and yours.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. Good luck with your investments.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment regarding BP's safety situation. With respect to your option strategy, an interesting way to invest in BP. Anything which reduces the cost basis makes a cheap stock even cheaper, which is always good. Buying calls is a bet on the upside, but I would rather own it and let there be no time pressure. Thank you for your comment and reading the article. I have a free newsletter and blog and if you are interested, just send me your email address at yale@y-hc.com. Thanks for the comment.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and sharing your comment. Good luck on your investments. If you would like to join my mailing list for the free newsletter and blog, just email me at yale@y-hc.com. Thank you again for the comment.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your kind comment. I am glad the article helped provide more information for you and others about BP. Time will tell on the merit of the investment. If you liked my article, I also have a monthly newsletter and blog you can get for free as well. Just email me your email address and I will add you to the list.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thanks for reading the article and your comment and opinion. Good luck with your other better investments.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. The E portion is very easily manipulated with all kinds of non cash charges, options, one time stuff, inventory accounting etc. I tried to include different methods of looking at cash flow to provide various other metrics for investors. Good luck with your investments.
Yale Bock, CFA
president, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment about BP. Time will tell if it is a smart gamble. If BP executes on its plans to improve operational efficiency and has some success in its exploratory efforts in the Gulf and elsewhere, well, I believe the market will notice. Good luck with your investments.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your comment. BP's safety record is poor and is a major priority for the company. In addition, I disagree with you on why it will or will not remain so. If operating performance and existing and new exploration efforts are successful, the market will reward BP,
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your accurate comment about sentiment. Using it to your advantage is typically a wise move. Good luck with your investments.
2x for good measure.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and your pertinent and relevant comment regarding the government interaction with BP.
Good luck with your investments.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thanks for your comment and correction. You are right and my intent was not to mislead anyone. The figures are in billions.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments
BP Is Stupid Cheap, And I Continue To Back Up The Truck! [View article]
Thank you for reading the article and commenting, I very much appreciate the kind words and support. Good luck with your BP Investments and others in this interesting environment.
Yale Bock, CFA
President, Y H & C Investments