AbbVie Inc.ABBVBUYJul 09, 2020Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 05, 2026. Market Open.
Seems to have grown to a bigger piece of the portfolio than the investor is comfortable with. Doesn't have too strong an opinion on this particular stock. If you want to trim, a great way is to sell a covered call -- you sell somebody the right to buy the stock from you at a higher price.
With shares right now around $194, you can sell a September $200 call for about $4.50. If the stock doesn't go up, then you end up just hanging on to your stock.
Healthcare is one of his favourite sectors. 10% growth rate. Value is there. Beta is below S&P. Dividend of 4.7% or so. Good drug pipeline. Covid R&D is pushing the stock up. Allergan acquisition will give EPS a boost.