Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Portfolio Update #1 2012

Had a great 2012 so far (but who hasn't?!). Here's my P/L with holding period included.


  • I'm outperforming the S&P 500 by between 2.5% and 3%
  • I expect this gap will be closed as I have moved into a significant cash weighting
  • Even in a best case scenario I only see the S&P able to get to pre-crisis highs at 1550 or so
  • My fair value target is 1212
  • I think we will end the year at 1375
  • I've shifted my strategy from undervalued, strong FCF large caps
  • I'm now looking for net-nets (GRVY), ultra low cost producers (MCF), superior management teams (MCF again) and consistent FCF small caps selling near book/replacement value
On my action list: FLL (looking to accumulate soon), CF (more due diligence needed)
On my wish list: ORCL needs to be knocked down, BNS below a 60B market cap

Hopefully "sell in May and go away" doesn't hit too hard this year. My expectation is that we'll get a 10% correction. 

Happy investing, Alex