The best known and most interesting stocks in the FTSE 100 index:
Vodafone Group
Rolls-Royce
BP
Royal Dutch Shell
Diageo
AstraZeneca
British American Tobacco
I don't really focus on UK stocks, but I think there are a few interesting stocks. I don't have any UK stocks yet, but I really like $BTI as I think people will keep smoking it and the stock is currently at a very nice price.
I was...
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Part of my portfolio is $MO stock.
Overall, I think tobacco company stocks are a great investment for several reasons. Tobacco companies are usually financially stable and often pay a high dividend. Further, I think tobacco companies will continue to thrive as people will continue to smoke. The question is whether, for example, normal cigarettes will be replaced by a company...
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I know and have $BTI, I don't know the others, thanks for the tips, I'll take a look.
I'm happy about that - my largest position in my portfolio is $BATS and I overbought today. I have great confidence in the future of the company, especially after the CEO change you mention. The planned buybacks and debt reduction will also do the trick.
$BTI is probably the most sensible of the trio of tobacconists, although it bothers me a bit that they don't innovate and focus as much on moving towards alternatives