Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sharebuilder DRIP Purchase

Market reopened after being closed 2 days for hurricane Sandy.  Was flat and closed at 13,096.  Added to one position:
  • $500 of MCD at $86.61. Yield 3.56%. **Lowest buy price of my DCA purchases**  
This purchase added $17.78 to my annual dividend income.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Sharebuilder DRIP Purchases

Market starting to take a breather.  Buys went through yesterday.  Market was down almost 250 points to close at 13,103.
  • $500 of INTC at $21.36. Yield 4.21%. 
  • $500 of MCD at $87.75. Yield 3.51%.
  • $250 of CAT at $83.25. Yield 2.50%.    
  • $250 of BDX at $75.14 Yield 2.40%.  
  • $200 of KMI at $34.23. Yield 4.09%.
Total purchases of $1700 and added $59.04 to my annual dividend income.  

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Sharebuilder DRIP Purchases

My weekly buys went through on 10/9 (Dow 13,474) and today (Dow 13,552).

10/9 Purchases:
  • $250 of CAT at $84.70. Yield 2.46%. 
  • $200 of MCD at $91.79 Yield 3.36%.    
  • $200 of AFL at $48.13. Yield 2.74%.  
  • $200 of TEVA at $39.88. Yield 1.97%.  
Total purchases of $850 and added $22.28 to my annual dividend income.


10/16 Purchases:
  • $500 of INTC at $22.25. Yield 4.04%. 
  • $250 of CAT at $84.46. Yield 2.46%.    
  • $200 of AFL at $49.38. Yield 2.67%.  
  • $200 of TEVA at $39.66. Yield 1.98%
  • $200 of KMI at $35.54. Yield 3.94%
Total purchases of $1350 and added $43.58 to my annual dividend income. 


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Sale and a Buy

Trimmed my postion in CLGX today to lock-in a very nice gain.  CLGX has been on a tear: up 111% YTD and over 160% the last year.  Here is the 1 year chart:


CLGX is a growth stock and does not pay a dividend.  The valuation has gotten frothy with a PE of 48 and forward PE of 23.5.

I sold 300 shares at $27.65.

Took the proceeds and bought 300 shares of INTC at $22.45 to lock in a 4.01% yield.  My portfolio is very light tech so this purchase adds some tech exposure.  I have had my eye on INTC for some time and have been waiting for a 4% yield entry.

This new position will add $270 to my annual dividend income.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Sharebuilder DRIP Purchases

Weekly buys went through today.  Market closed at 13,482.
  • $250 of CAT at $84.68. Yield 2.46%. 
  • $200 of MCD at $91.40. Yield 3.37%. 
  • $200 of AFL at $47.59. Yield 2.77%. 
  • $200 of TEVA at $41.11. Yield 1.91%.

Total purchase of $850 and added $22.25 to my annual dividend income.