Tuesday, February 12, 2008

ICK Returns

A quick analysis of current holdings of ICK stocks.

The stocks we currently own are up 7.3% (not annualized) as of 2/11/08. This is very good portfolio. Our current stocks are Boeing (BA), Costco (COST), Exxon (XOM), Hanesbrands (HBI), Harley Davidson (HOG), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Johnson&Johnson (JNJ), Lab Corp (LH), Paychex (PAYX), Target (TGT), Whole Foods (WFMI), and Yum Brands (YUM).

If we look at these stocks before the economic slowdown began or was factored in our gains are 19.6%, as of 11/30/07. Boeing -29.4%, Costco +21.0%, Exxon +24.4%, Hanesbrands +6.2%, Harley +0.8%, J&J, +6.7%, Lab Corp +11.9%, Paychex +6.8%, Target -4.2%, Whole Foods +28.8%, and Yum Brands -56.7% (we had only bought Yum in November).

Once the slowdown or recession is over these stocks will once again break out with the possible exception of Harley. Harley's stock is somewhat tied to the subprime mess. Harley will take longer to recover.

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