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Ahknaten - "C" me blog; "C" me run

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Sell Citigroup (C). The "C" almost looks like a copyright when I write it like that. I have never held 'C' in my virtual portfolios. Using my standard DCF type analysis, I ran a valuation of "C" and got a target of $39. So from that perspective I like it, but I avoid it as the PE is high, accruals are high, the debt/equity is super high, and the F-Score is high. To me, the valuation story is only partially there and the quality story is not there. So, I can't seem to find a strong compelling reason to hold it. Perhaps that avoidance has paid off for me, as I was able to avoid the 50% plunge. Did the F-Score help me avoid that one, perhaps? Plus, I find other companies in the financial sector much more appealing. I'm bullish on financials, but in particular I'm bullish on insurance. A lot of attention goes to the large banks, but don't forget the insurance companies. They seem to have nice earnings, quality, valuation, and that sort of stuff, and the government steps in at times when major disasters occur. In fact, my virtual financial portfolio at Marketocracy has 95% in insurance and my diversified portfolio at Marketocracy has about 46% in financials, of which 100% is in insurance. The portfolio in this competition has about 15% in financials, but I keep it low on purpose as the holdings in the other portfolios are meant for longer terms. Sell "C", buy insurance.

As for "C", check on the "C" restaurant in Vancouver, BC. It's certainly one of my favorite restaurants in Canada, and they have some awesome food, great service, and sweet times.
http://www.crestaurant.com/