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Hi Bryan,
There is help that you might want to look into. The NIH has a Complementary Medicine Board that lists several alternative medicine disciplines you can try. For instance:
I teach Tai Chi and several of my PD students have found their tremors have ben reduced and are more controllable. In addition, they have better balance and don't fall as often.
I also practice Reiki and several of my clients with PD have had some anxiety relief from the disease and a reduction in their tremors.
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone specifically in Atlanta. You can look up local people at the American Tai Chi Qigong Association and the ICRT Reiki Association.
Hoping this helps.
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the update on IWA. Hindsight I guess is very good when looking for stability in this market.
Yes, it's been a wild ride with the Financial Stocks. It's a good thing I practice a very sophisticated form of meditation as I have made and lost quite a bit of money with the financials. Right now I'm stopped out on just about everyone except for Citibank.
I just invested in some F and GM as I can't see them going much lower. But who knows.
I'm going to sit on the side lines for a while hoping for some sanity to creep in. IMHO and FWIW
Regards,
Abreis
Hi D of A,
The recent meltdown of the banking and brokerage stocks was too hard to resist. Although justified, I think with some it was over done. I expect the more solid ones to start appreciating as they get their act together and money starts flowing into the sector.
Please keep me informed re IWA. It's still a steady income player and I might revisit it in the future. Thanks as always for your rational analysis. FWIW and INHO.
Regards,
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the update. I stopped out of my position last week and right now I'm looking at some beaten down bank shares. I think the worst is just about behind them and am looking at the stronger ones for some real future growth as they get their act together.
Looking and starting to nibble at RDN, ABK, WM, LEH, C and the mutual fund UYG. Holding CSE as they're dividend is still pretty high and I like there growth prospects. FWIW and IMHO.
Regards,
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the update. I will also be looking to see if the dividend is cut. If that's the case, I will review my holding and problably bail. FWIW and IMHO.
Regards,
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the update. Please keep them coming. IWA has been holding up pretty well in this investment environment.
Right now I'm looking at HRP. They pay a decent dividend for such a low priced stock. They are a REIT, but one that is mostly in commercial property. This is from Yahoo's message board:
HRP's main focus is dividend/income stability, growth secondary, an investment grade credit rating and offers a relatively high yield. This core strategy matches precisely my main investment objective. As someone who has followed HRP closely for many years, it is reasonably transparent that its actions are consistent with this core strategy. Thus far,although with the realization it is an ongoing struggle, HRP has substantially achieved its core objective.
FWIW and in MHO.
Regards,
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the update. I see IWA as more of a conservative play due its steady business and reliabale dividend payment. When banks are only paying around 2% interest you can't go too wrong here.
IMHO.
Regards,
Abreis
Hi,
I hope eveyone is having "fun" in this roller coaster market.
I just recently purchased Willis Lease Finance Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: WLFCP) based on a recommendation of the High Yield ENewsletter edited by Carla Pasternack.
I use the newsletter for ideas and several have been good to me in the past. This looks like a winner for those seeking a fairly safe dividend.
"Yield: 9.0%
Annual Dividend: $0.90
Payment Frequency: Monthly
Tax Treatment: 15% dividend tax rate"
FWIW and INHO
Regards,
ABreis
Hi DofA,
Thanks for your concerns. I greatly appreciate your comments.
In this case they are using the money to expand their market share which I think will ultimately payoff for investors. While the market is in the tubes my feeling is that management seems to know what they're doing and I think their dividend should be safe for a while.
FWIW and in IMHO
Abreis
This is from the the newswire:
Medical Properties Trust Inc., a health care facility real estate investment trust, said Friday it will buy some health care facilities from HCP Inc. for about $371 million.
Medical Properties Trust said the acquisition will significantly expand its holdings and broaden its geographic range.
This is from someone who follows the company from the Yahoo board:
Quick and Dirty First Take on HCP deal 14-Mar-08 09:26 am Here are a few quick and dirty calculations, based on the announced deal parameters of 21 new hospitals for $371mm, financed via $300mm in new debt and the sale of 11mm new common shares. The 21 hospitals generated $33.4mm in cash rents in 2007, which would presumably continue.
(1) In 2007, MPW generated $96.9mm in revenues, or $2.01 per share on 52.1mm in outstanding shares. Post HCP deal, MPW will presumably generate $130.3mm in revenues, or $2.07 per share on $63.1mm in outstanding shares.
(2) If the 11 million shares are sold for as little as $11 per share (I dunno how they'll be priced, but I think this is pretty conservative), MPW would be bringing in $421 in cash, including new debt, and spending $371 million. So the company's cash would go up by $50mm, from $94mm at present to $144mm, or from $1.80 per share to $2.35 per share.
(3) Debt service on the $300 million in new debt should be adequately covered by the $33.4mm in additional revenue, certainly leaving enough "left over" to fund about $1.2mm in divvys on the 11mm new shares at the current $1.08 annual dividend rate.
More important considerations include how MPW management will fare with these new hospitals (whether they will be more or less efficient that HCP's management team), and how this acquisition and the previously announced Vibra deal work together. (I have simply ignored the impacts of the Vibra deal on revenues and cash in the above quick and dirty.)
So all in all, a quick first glance indicates the deal wilt not be dilutive of a couple of key per share financial measures, and is therefore at least OK, and maybe better than that, for us existing MPW shareholders. I'll add a few more MPW shares if we get a knee-jerk market reaction to the newly introduced uncertainties and the share dilution that the HCP deal entails.
Picked up some MPW today. I like the chart, low amount of shares outstanding and track record. Best of all it's paying over 9%. See below from some recent analyst comments. IMHO -FWIW
ABreis
PMedical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE: MPW) operates as a real estate company that acquires and provides funds for healthcare facilities. MPW meets the requirements for this profit track with a dividend yield of 9.09%. The company's fourth quarter net income increased by 16% and the annual income amounted to $41.2 million, compared to $30.2 million. On Feb 28, MPW declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents, which will be paid on Apr 11.
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Known as a defensive stock pick, health care real estate investment trusts could prove to be a shot in the arm for investors.
As most REIT stocks plunged last year, health care REITs -- which invest in nursing homes, medical office properties and assisted living communities -- stayed above water, posting 2.1 percent in annual returns. Usually publicly traded, REITs invest in real estate or lend to building developers and distribute most of their earnings to shareholders annually.
Hi DofA,
I was out of town on business and just read you post. Yes, I'm still invested in IWA. I appreciate your report of the CC as it confirms my feeling that their management seems to know what they're doing. While not a high growth stock, I'm happy that they confirmed their dividend payouts, especially in this lousy market. FWIW and IMHO.
Abreis
Hi D of A,
Thanks for the heads-up. I had IWA on my watch list, but have not done the recent research you did. I did buy some yesterday because of your post.
Regards,
Abreis
An interesting Play:
Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:MFD) today declared its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution for the period ending November 30, 2007 of $0.425 per share. The Fund also declared a special distribution of $0.415 per share and a long-term capital gain distribution of $4.425 per share.
Based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price of $26.75 and the net asset value of $29.44 on November 15, 2007, the Fund's regular quarterly distribution equates to an annualized distribution rate of 6.36% at market and 5.77% at NAV.
The regular quarterly distribution of $0.425 per share will be payable on November 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2007, with an expected ex-dividend date of November 21, 2007. The final determination of the source and tax status of all distributions paid in 2007 will be made after the end of 2007.
The special distribution of $0.415 per share and the long-term capital gain distribution of $4.425 per share will be payable on December 31, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2007, with an expected ex-dividend date of November 21, 2007.
The Fund is a closed-end management investment company, investing predominantly in listed infrastructure and utilities companies in selected developed countries globally. The Fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current return consisting of dividends, interest and other similar income, while attempting to preserve capital.
Regards,
Abreis
Interesting multi-national play I noted in this week's Barron's. 2 for 1 split, great sales growth and dividend increase. IMHO FWIW.
8:57 AM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Kennametal Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter net income rose 15% to $34.9 million, or 88 cents a share, from $30.4 million, or 78 cents a share, a year earlier. Results for the latest quarter included a noncash charge of 17 cents a share for the impact of a German tax-reform bill. Excluding the special charge, earnings for the period were $1.05 a share. The Latrobe, Pa., metal-cutting tools company said sales for the period ended Sept. 30 rose 13% to $615.1 million from $542.8 million a year ago. On average, analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected earnings of $1 a share and revenue of $600 million. Kennametal increased its forecast for fiscal 2008 adjusted earnings to between $5.60 and $5.70 a share from $5.30 to $5.50 a share, on stronger international sales. For the second quarter, the company expects earnings in the range of $1.10 to $1.15 a share. Kennametal also said it has approved a 2-for-1 stock split and a 14% dividend increase. Additional shares issued as a result of the stock dividend will be distributed Dec. 18. to shareholders of record Dec. 4. Separately, the approved pre-split 14% dividend increase brings the company's quarterly cash dividend to 24 cents a share. The dividend is payable Nov. 19 to shareholders of record Nov. 7.
EMF. I highly recommend this fund for IRA's or 401Ks because of the great dividend payouts over the past years and the quality of their management. FWIW and IMHO
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE:EMF) today announced a year-end distribution comprised of net investment income of $0.2625 per share, short-term capital gains distribution of $0.3575 per share and long-term capital gains distribution of $1.4202 per share, payable on November 16, 2007 to shareholders of record on November 2, 2007 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 31, 2007).
The Fund's investment manager, Templeton Asset Management Ltd., is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN), a global investment organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series and Fiduciary Trust investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 50 years of investment experience and over $645 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2007. For more information, please call 1-800/DIAL BEN(R) (1-800-342-5236) or visit franklintempleton.com.
Korea Fund Payout Schedule
OK guys and gals it's time to take advantage of a rare opportunity to those who are willing to take some risk. The KF fund is paying a one time $15.94 per share long term capital gains payout to those shareholders of record on Oct. 26th. Payout EX date is Nov. 29 and it's payable on Nov. 28th.
I plan on taking advantage of the offer as the fund has an excellent track record and pays a nice dividend. FWIW and IMHO.
Another interesting play and they also pay a dividend!
Hey Jimmy, something you may want to consider. It looks like a fairly safe investment with an excellent chance of doubling your money in 2-3 years. FWIW
Actuant Corp. said Thursday that its board has approved a two-for-one split of its common stock.
The Butler-based manufacturer of motion control systems and branded tools said the stock split, its second in four years, will be payable Nov. 8 to shareholders of record Oct. 29.
Actuant (NYSE: ATU - News) was spun off of APW Ltd. in August 2000, and since that time its stock price has grown from $7.65 to $68 per share, a more than 35 percent compounded annual growth rate.
Published October 19, 2007 by The Business Journal
Interesting play I noticed in this weeks Barron's.
They make pollution control equipment and it looks like they have a bright future. FWIW
Met-Pro Corp. said Thursday that its stock will split four for three and that its quarterly cash divided will increase 8.6 percent.
The Harleysville, Pa., maker of pollution-control and other equipment (NYSE:MPR - News) said shares will be issued for the split Nov. 14 to shareholders of record Nov. 1.
The divided will be paid Dec. 10 to stockholders of record at the close of business Nov. 26. The dividend will be 5.5 cents per share. On a pre-split basis, the dividend would increase from 6.75 cents per share to 7.3 cents per share, the company said.
Published October 18, 2007 by the Philadelphia Business Journal
5 Top High Yield Stocks
Just got this from my Schwab account:
Top Dividend Yielding Stocks Alesco Financial (NYSE: AFN) 22.90% Thornberg Mortgage (NYSE: TMA) 20.27% RAIT Financial Trust (NYSE: RAS) 19.37% Dearfield Triarc (NYSE: DFR) 16.18% USA Mobility (Nasdaq: USMO) 15.06%
No endorsement of any. The only one on my watch list is TMA.
FWIW
KF and buying before the announcement..
Sorry, but unless you have inside info it doesn't pay to buy before any announcement on a large distribution. With lack of a broad following of KF you do have a slight advantage.
My recommendation is to go with the track record of the fund and see historically how it performed after a large payout announcement. Also, don't forget the quality of the stocks they're holding in the fund and the payout of the dividend.
RE. ADVDX I've had this fund for almost a year and yes, it basically follows the strategy you outlined. I also like their stock picking as they tend to go with solid companies. The only downside I see is the volatility of the Standard and Poors which greatly affects the fund.
FWIW
Hi Jimmy,
As rfj mentioned you might want to check out Pasternack's Hi Yield Enewsletter as she gives monthly distribution dates and has a handle on a lot of good hi yield stocks and funds.
Unfortunately, I don't have to time to actively manage the distribution strategy you use.
What I usually do is to buy the stock or fund when they announce a significant distribution and hold until I get the funds in my account. I then will buy the stock or fund at the reduced price using the distribution.
What usually happens next is after a few days or weeks (if the stock or fund is solid) it will return to the original pre-distribution price only this time I have additional shares. It's a way of amortizing my investment.
I used this strategy fairly successfully with EMF, LDF and GMR. I intend to use it when KF announces the large distribution as I think it will recover within a short period of time.
To protect myself I will put a stop loss equal to the distribution therefore, saving me from losing any significant amount. Note: If the market tanks then all bets are off. FWIW
Any budding venture capital people out there?
I've read about this site recently. Many are legit, but others are scams. The people who run the site try to weed out the scams to minimize the risk. If you're local, you can actually meet the person or business idea people and make your own conclusions.
Accordingly, you can spread out your investment among several items and make your own payback rules to keep your risk to a minimal level.
Sounds a lot like stock picking?
Oct 1 Barron's High Yield Mentions:
Page 50. Bear Stearns has compiled a list of stocks that return anywhere from 4% to 20%. Many are real-estate investment trusts. High yielders include the following:
NewCastle Investments (NCT) = 19.1% yield
Resource Capital (RSO) = 18.68% yield
Crystal River Capital(CRZ) = 15.22 yield
GateHouse Media (GHS) = 15.33% yield
Anthracite Capital (AHR) = 14.84 yield
Other stocks featured in the article are:
Curtiss-Wright (CW) 0.65% yield but growing at a 26% yearly rate
Tsakos Energy Navigation (TNP) 4.53 yield
I didn't hear the conference, but I have owned EGLE from 17 to 25. I still like the stock and might get back in at a lower price.
Also, looking at
AINV and NAI
My high yield picks at the moment are as follows:
Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (NYSE: AHT) recently reported second-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO), not including an item, of 44 cents per share, beating last year's 34 cents and exceeding the consensus estimate by 16%. Total revenue soared 205% to $350.3 million from the previous year's $114.8 million. AHT sports a current dividend yield of 8.27%.
CapitalSource Inc. (NYSE: CSE) offers a current dividend yield of 11.92%. The company recently announced second-quarter earnings of 68 cents per share, topping the consensus estimate by 5% and outperforming the year-prior result. CSE noted that a regular quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share was paid on June 29, 2007. The dividend was 3.4% higher than the 58 cents paid in the previous quarter.
I'm also holding HTE, HQH, PFE, F and BGF
Others I'm watching are:
EGLE
AOD
IWA
Foreign funds I like are LDF, EMF and KF. All have geat dividend appeal and track records, but are extemely volatile.
All the above is JMHO.
(OT)KF Fund
"Is this really a positive development? Unless one owns the KF shares in a tax-exempt account, the tax hit could outweigh any benefit from closing the 10% discount to NAV."
You are correct it's main advantage is in an IRA account. What I have done in the past (in an non IRA account) is to buy the fund after it drops to get it at a discount. With it's track record, it should recover somewhat and then you can sell or hold for the 9% dividend.
Abreis
OT RE: ADVDX
The fund is a top recommendation of Carla Pasternack's High Yield Investment Newsletter. The Manager of this Alpine Fund is very knowledgeable on how to get the most out of dividend payouts and ex dates. It usually tracks the S&P as many of its holding are top companies (Merrill Lynch being one). I own it and like the results so far.
Note. You might want to look at symbol KF a Korean fund that is paying out $14.55 per share (capital gains disbursement) probably in November. It also has a 9% dividend and has an excellent track record. This is not a misprint!
Abreis
Hi Scary,
Sector rotation, lack of any news, company indifference to shareholders, etc. Take your choice? Waiting is always difficult with a stock like Avanir. I waited 9 years and gave up and took my money elsewhere after they announced the RS. However if it goes low enough, or if things change in any significant way, I might come back. Your call.
Regards,
Abreis
From the Biotech Board at IHUB CLSC Update
clsc - Update
Currently in talks with two companies for EU. Cobalis would like one company to handle all sales in the EU.
They have been in talks for Japan for a long time. This is moving very slowly. As Urche had mentioned Japan and the EU may be the best markets for their product.
Still in talks in the US. They would like to hurry up and wrap this up so that who ever they partner with can assist with the 2nd phase 3 trial tha will start early next year.
I asked if we could expect this as a xmas present and he just laughed and said I sure hope so.
Expecting to have a trial results in a published paper soon.
Cobalis currently has 26 millions shares outstanding including all warrants, etc...
Currently on target to sell drug in early 2006 in Australia with partner trendtrader
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Randy
Hi Aussie,
I'm having trouble answering your post on Raging Bull. Re. Barron's mention of an insider purchasing shares. It was Jonathan Silverstein (Director) who purchased 566,000 shares at $2.65 per share for $1,500,000 on October 20, 2005. I'm taking it as a vote of confidence in the compnay.
Regards,
Abreis
OT: VJET
Hi DrBio. Are you still in this stock. If so, is this a good entry point?
Regards,
Abreis
Dr Bio,
I'd be interested in hearing your take on the NEOP conference call. Obviously, the market wasn't too happy with having to wait for another Riggs tial (especially, that there was no time frame given except that they will get guidance from the FDA in late summer). I'm debating whether to buy more on the drop or wait it out. Thanks.
Abreis
DrBio,
I'm sorry I had you confused with Dr. Ron Garren publisher of the InvestBio newsletter. As for AVN, my buddies like the product pipeline, but not the management. They have taken positions in the company in the low $1 range. Your recommendation is the manin reason I'm still holding as I was ready to bail when they announced the RS. I hope you're right.
Abreis
Hi DrBio,
I am a long time investor in AVN and am glad to see you recommending the stock and starting this board. I also have shares in RGEN and GENR. I have been following you a long time and am a subscriber to your newsletter. Just about all your recommendations (POTP, COR, ALTH, etc.) have been excellent. Like you, I look for small cap biotech stocks with good technology and excellent potential. I am not a Dr., nor a scientist, but work in a company that supplies devices to many pharma companies and have access to some scientists I call "investor buddies". If it wouldn't be too much trouble could you please comment on EXTI and CYGX. We have an investment in both and feel they have great upside potential based on their technology. Your opinion would be most welcome.
Abreis