Maximizing Returns With Tobacco Bonds: Benefits, Risks and Investment Strategies
Aaron Levitt
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With their natural inflation protection, high yields and tax-free status, tobacco bonds could...
This week, we will be focusing on this sector by taking a look at the Fidelity Select Transportation fund (FSRFX) – our fund of the week for November 5.
The fund is almost entirely invested in the Industrials industry. It is also heavily investment – with less than 3% of its total assets in cash.
Historical Performance
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | YTD |
---|---|---|---|---|
41.30% | -5.28% | 11.10% | 48.35% | 22% |
Nearly half of the fund’s portfolio is composed of its top five holdings. This has been favorable for the fund since each of its top holdings is up at least 10% in the last three months.
Symbol | Stock | Portfolio Weight | 3 Month Performance |
---|---|---|---|
UNP | Union Pacific | 18.96% | +17.47% |
UPS | United Parcel Service | 12.52% | +10.48% |
FDX | FexEx | 6.07% | +12.52% |
DAL | Delta Airlines | 5.88% | +12.85% |
CSX | CSX Corporation | 5.72% | +17.53% |
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Aaron Levitt
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This week, we will be focusing on this sector by taking a look at the Fidelity Select Transportation fund (FSRFX) – our fund of the week for November 5.
The fund is almost entirely invested in the Industrials industry. It is also heavily investment – with less than 3% of its total assets in cash.
Historical Performance
2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | YTD |
---|---|---|---|---|
41.30% | -5.28% | 11.10% | 48.35% | 22% |
Nearly half of the fund’s portfolio is composed of its top five holdings. This has been favorable for the fund since each of its top holdings is up at least 10% in the last three months.
Symbol | Stock | Portfolio Weight | 3 Month Performance |
---|---|---|---|
UNP | Union Pacific | 18.96% | +17.47% |
UPS | United Parcel Service | 12.52% | +10.48% |
FDX | FexEx | 6.07% | +12.52% |
DAL | Delta Airlines | 5.88% | +12.85% |
CSX | CSX Corporation | 5.72% | +17.53% |
Receive email updates about best performers, news, CE accredited webcasts and more.
Aaron Levitt
|
With their natural inflation protection, high yields and tax-free status, tobacco bonds could...
News
Justin Kuepper
|
Value stocks are typically well-established companies with stable revenue and earnings, which helps...
Aaron Levitt
|
With their steady and guaranteed rates of return as well as the ability...
Mutual Fund Education
Justin Kuepper
|
Let's take a closer look at how ESG investments have outperformed during the...
Mutual Fund Education
Daniel Cross
|
While CITs and mutual funds share many similarities, there are some key differences...
Mutual Fund Education
Sam Bourgi
|
The phrase ‘bear market’ has been thrown around a lot lately, but it...