If you’ve read my premium advisory Top 10 Stocks for any length of time, then you know I like to focus on companies that dominate their markets, that provide a product or service essential to daily life, and that return the bulk of their cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks. As I’ve mentioned countless times, these core attributes are what form the basis of what I call “Forever” stocks. These are the types of companies that you can buy today and hold for the rest of your life. Put simply, “Forever” stocks are some of… Read More
If you’ve read my premium advisory Top 10 Stocks for any length of time, then you know I like to focus on companies that dominate their markets, that provide a product or service essential to daily life, and that return the bulk of their cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks. As I’ve mentioned countless times, these core attributes are what form the basis of what I call “Forever” stocks. These are the types of companies that you can buy today and hold for the rest of your life. Put simply, “Forever” stocks are some of the world’s greatest businesses. And once you know what to look for, it’s easy to spot these sorts of companies (and to quickly see which businesses don’t fit the mold). Want some insights into what I look for in a stock? Here are 12 important things I look for when searching for the world’s greatest businesses. I urge you to print out this list. Put it next to your computer and refer to it before you buy any stock. There’s little doubt it will make you a better investor. 1.) The world’s greatest businesses sell their products at premium prices. Read More