Dividend Aristocrats underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with NOBL returning 6.82% versus SPY's 17.70%. 2026 began strong for Aristocrats, with NOBL gaining 5.67% in January, outpacing SPY's 1.47%. Dividend growth for Aristocrats averaged 5.52% in 2025, but early 2026 increases trend slightly lower, raising questions for the year's outlook.
Chubb and Allstate represent two very different P&C profiles: underwriting consistency and capital resilience versus cyclicality and earnings leverage. Chubb's decade long-sub-90% combined ratio highlights elite underwriting discipline, while Allstate's results remain more sensitive to pricing cycles and loss trends. Trading around 12.6x earnings, Chubb offers durability and capital protection,...
Companies with sound business models and strong competitive advantages can provide steady long-term returns. Investors should seek out businesses that generate reliable cash flow regardless of economic cycles.
Alphabet continued to make significant contributions to performance during the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing also contributed to performance during the quarter. Old Dominion Freight Line contributed to performance as investors rotated into more economically sensitive sectors late in the year. Meta Platforms was a leading detractor from performance during the quarter despite report...
Chubb stands out for its disciplined underwriting, steady growth, and industry-leading combined ratios, justifying its modest premium valuation versus peers. CB's measured premium growth and consistent profitability position it as a durable compounder, ideal for capital preservation in a potentially overvalued stock market. Chubb's administrative efficiency (admin ratio 8.2% vs 14.2% peers in i...
Warren Buffett has officially retired from the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway. Despite no longer overseeing day-to-day operations, Buffett positioned his company's investment portfolio for long-term success before his retirement.
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