On Wednesday morning, there were several big-name analyst moves that were announced. Below are the most important analyst moves for mutual fund investors.
JMP Securities Boosts Price Target on Apple
Apple (AAPL) has been the subject of several analyst moves this week. On Wednesday morning, the company’s price target was raised to $150 at JMP Securities. This new price target suggests a 31% upside from the stock’s current price. The firm also raised estimates on AAPL as higher iPhone and iPad sales are now expected.
Mutual Funds to Watch
For investors seeking exposure to Apple, a mutual fund investment could be a good alternative. Below are three mutual funds that have the largest stakes in Apple.
| Symbol | Mutual Fund | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| VTSMX | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index | 1.69% |
| VFINX | Vanguard 500 Index | 1.08% |
| VIGRX | Vanguard Growth Index | 0.51% |
Oppenheimer Starts Coverage on Halliburton
Oppenheimer has initiated coverage on Halliburton (HAL) with an “Outperform” rating and a $71 price target. The firm reported that although HAL’s share price has plummeted, the risk/reward on the stock is attractive.
Mutual Funds to Watch
For investors seeking exposure to HAL, a mutual fund could be a good alternative to owning the stock. Below are three mutual fund considerations.
| Symbol | Mutual Fund | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| VTSMX | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index | 1.58% |
| VFINX | Vanguard 500 Index | 1.06% |
| VWELX | Vanguard Wellington | 0.55% |
Two Firms Make Moves on Schlumberger
Oppenheimer has initiated coverage on Schlumberger (SLB) with an “Outperform” rating and a $114 price target. Analysts at the firm view the company as a market leader.
Credit Suisse lowered its price target on Schlumberger from $141 to $100. According to the firm, oil companies are focused on cutting costs as a result of the oil downturn.
Mutual Funds to Watch
Investors that are interested in SLB may also want to consider a mutual fund investment. Below are three funds with the largest stakes in SLB.
| Symbol | Mutual Fund | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| VTSMX | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index | 1.67% |
| DODGX | Dodge & Cox | 1.07% |
| VFINX | Vanguard 500 Index | 1.06% |