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Don Dion is the publisher of the Fidelity Independent Adviser (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/) family of newsletters, which provides to a broad range of investors Don’s commentary on the financial markets, with a specific emphasis on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. With more than... More
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  • Buffett's BNI Buy Boosts Transports ETF 0 comments
    Nov 3, 2009 12:16 PM | about stocks: IYT, BNI, UNP, CSX, FDX, UPS
    Warren Buffett's $34 billion purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) sent the transports up 4.5% at the open Tuesday, and iShares Dow Jones U.S. Transportation Index (IYT) up 4.7%. At 11.38% of IYT as of yesterday's close, BNI is the largest holding in the ETF. 

    Shares of BNI gained more than 28%, and with the deal valued at $100 per share, shares have only about 3% more to go. BNI's advance accounts for nearly 3% of IYT's gain, and the halo effect lifted…READ MORE

    To access my special Market Outlook for 2010 report, click here

    Themes: Transports, Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Personal Finance, ETF, Fundamental Analysis, Rail Stocks: IYT, BNI, UNP, CSX, FDX, UPS
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