
NYSE:CB
Clear channel of higher highs and higher lows from mid-2022. Upward trend in the 200-day MA is starting to accelerate. Sees 7-8% earnings growth. Not as exciting as NVDA, but a good financial name to own. IFC is the comparable in Canada.
Likes this segment in P&C. Represents value. Will do well in falling interest rate environment, though some interest rate yields moving higher, which has affected this type of name.
Trades at 14x PE. Is the biggest P&C insurer in the world and 4th insurer overall. Their combined ratio is around 80, so they have a high margin in their underwriting business. Investments are excellent, with 80% in bonds enjoying strong returns. A predictable, safe business. They have pricing power. Catastrophes like hurricanes in the long run give insurers a chance to enhance revenues.
Looks good right now, taking a pause. Chart looks great, now in a consolidation phase (very normal). Very tight trading range around $285-290. Touching $280, which is short-term support, a good sign for taking a position. Your exit strategy should kick in if drops below $275. Dividend is a bonus, so you can afford to hold before it goes up again.
Once it hits $300-310, you know it's going higher and can build on your position.