|
Counters
|
No. of Shares
|
Average Price (USD)
|
Total Value (USD) based on
average price |
Market Price (USD)
|
Total Value (USD) based on
market price |
Total Dividends collected (USD)
since purchase |
|
Verizon (VZ)
|
20
|
43.22
|
864.40
|
43.59
|
871.80
|
0.00
|
|
AT&T (T)
|
20
|
34.43
|
688.60
|
34.37
|
687.40
|
0.00
|
|
Coca-Cola (KO)
|
5
|
37.07
|
185.35
|
36.96
|
184.80
|
0.00
|
|
Total USD
|
|
|
1,738.35
|
|
1,744.00
|
0.00
|
With effect from Jan 2013, I will also be including my US Portfolio as I begin my quest to search for more value in the overseas market. For the month of Jan 13, I have initiated a small position in Verizon (VZ), AT&T (T) and Coca-Cola (KO).
Verizon (V) – I decided to purchase Verizon immediately after it went Ex-dividend on 8 Jan 2013, paying out $0.515 as dividends. Though the stock currently trades at a premium to its peers and the rest of the S&P index, I find its low beta and dividend attractiveness as a major support which will provide protection downside support. The stock is currently trading at a P/E of about 17.6 and dividend yield of 4.7%.
AT&T (T) – AT&T is a widely brand name across the county and has strong balance sheet. It usually has a wide operating margin and very good dividend yield as well. If I were to pick one weakness from this, it would be that it has run up quite a lot these recent months. Having said that, I am initiating a small position and will monitor further. The stock is currently trading at a P/E of about 14 and dividend yield of 5.25%.
Coca-Cola (KO) – This stock needs no further introduction. It has been a darling stocks for investors all these years. I find that current price of Coca-Cola is rather unwarranted. It has good balance sheet, good exposure to emerging markets and good profit margins. The stock currently trades more expensively than its closest peers, PEPSI but I believe the attractiveness of the company makes it a premium than its peers. It currently yields at about 2.76% and will keep on growing based on past records.
