What the experts are saying about SPGI-N

Signal	Opinion	Expert
TOP PICK	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) November 21, 2018 They have diversified their business over the years. They do credit ratings on bonds which is 45% of their business. They have their indices that they sell to ETF providers. With tax reform in the US, a lot of companies brought back cash into the US resulting in decreased bond issuance and ratings. They have grown their dividend about 14% over the last 5 years. It is a quality company to get you through some of the market volatility. Yield = 1.1% (Analysts’ price target is $207.06) publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	They have diversified their business over the years. They do credit ratings on bonds which is 45% of their business. They have their indices that they sell to ETF providers. With tax reform in the US, a lot of companies brought back cash into the US resulting in decreased bond issuance and ratings. They have grown their dividend about 14% over the last 5 years. It is a quality company to get you through some of the market volatility. Yield = 1.1% (Analysts’ price target is $207.06) publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Michael Simpson Senior Vic, Sentry Investments... Price $177.640 Owned Yes

TOP PICK	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) September 4, 2009 Very good long-term business. Double-digit return on capital. Consistent 10% a year dividend growth. Attractive level. Owns Business Week, a number of TV channels and publishes schoolbooks. Also owns S&P 500. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	Very good long-term business. Double-digit return on capital. Consistent 10% a year dividend growth. Attractive level. Owns Business Week, a number of TV channels and publishes schoolbooks. Also owns S&P 500. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Andrew Guy, CFA Portfolio , Sentry Select Capita... Price $29.100 Owned Yes
DON'T BUY	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) May 23, 2008 Good company. Strong franchise with S&P. Terrible performer because of the rating situation and that there were conflicts in the ratings provided to many of these derivative instruments. Thinks there will be lawsuits. Also expects the volume to be less. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	Good company. Strong franchise with S&P. Terrible performer because of the rating situation and that there were conflicts in the ratings provided to many of these derivative instruments. Thinks there will be lawsuits. Also expects the volume to be less. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Laura Wallace Managing D, Coleford Investment ... Price $39.920 Owned No
COMMENT	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) May 21, 2008 Industry took a hit today and as there were charges against Moody’s (MCO-N) as they had made some mistakes in calculating ratings for some European products and both stocks were hit hard. Relatively cheap and he is looking hard at this one. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	Industry took a hit today and as there were charges against Moody’s (MCO-N) as they had made some mistakes in calculating ratings for some European products and both stocks were hit hard. Relatively cheap and he is looking hard at this one. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Charles Bobrins Director o, Ariel Mutual Funds... Price $41.180 Owned No
DON'T BUY	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) November 14, 2007 They own Standard & Poor's, one of the world's largest rating agencies. This is an oligopoly between them and Moody's. There are litigation risks. Lots of volatility. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	They own Standard & Poor's, one of the world's largest rating agencies. This is an oligopoly between them and Moody's. There are litigation risks. Lots of volatility. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Cameron Webster Managing P, Sandstone Asset Mana... Price $47.570 Owned No
TOP PICK	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) September 24, 2001 The dominant company in electronic publishing. Well run company and good balance sheet. Good price. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	The dominant company in electronic publishing. Well run company and good balance sheet. Good price. publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Glenn Paradis, Vice Presi, Aegon Capital Manage... Price $57.100 Owned Unknown
TOP PICK	S&P Global Inc(SPGI-N) February 1, 2001 Leader in text books and on-line education. Good growth prospects publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments	Leader in text books and on-line education. Good growth prospects publishing/printing 0 0 0 0 0 0 comments Glenn Paradis, Vice Presi, Aegon Capital Manage... Price $63.160 Owned Unknown