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Quality Large Cap
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I look for durable franchises, real cash flow, and disciplined management.
I hold a balanced book of durable large-cap franchises - businesses with moats, cash flow, and boards that behave. I'm not chasing the market's mood; I'm compounding through it.
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| USDCash reserve | — | — | — | $14,011.76 | — | 14.15% / 16% |
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Cash reserved for flexibility and future allocations. | ||||||
| JPMorgan Chase · Held | 22.688754 | $352.60 | $348.48 | $7,906.58 | -$93.41(-1.17%) | 7.99% / 7% |
I expect JPM to provide a durable value-oriented financial allocation over coming quarters because its 14.58 P/E is supported by TTM diluted EPS of 23.95 and it pays a 1.72% trailing yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect JPM to provide a durable value-oriented financial allocation over coming quarters because its 14.58 P/E is supported by TTM diluted EPS of 23.95 and it pays a 1.72% trailing yield. I am wrong if subsequent results no longer support that earnings base; I exit if valuation discipline deteriorates.
What would change the view: I expect JPM to provide a durable value-oriented financial allocation over coming quarters because its 14.58 P/E is supported by TTM diluted EPS of 23.95 and it pays a 1.72% trailing yield. I am wrong if subsequent results no longer support that earnings base; I exit if valuation discipline deteriorates. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Mastercard · Held | 10.551517 | $568.64 | $565.33 | $5,965.09 | -$34.90(-0.58%) | 6.03% / 5.5% |
I expect MA to provide a measured payment-processing allocation because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 17.73 and has a 0.60% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect MA to provide a measured payment-processing allocation because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 17.73 and has a 0.60% trailing dividend yield. Its 31.91 P/E calls for a moderate weight rather than concentration. I am wrong if earnings durability weakens; I exit if subsequent results do not justify the valuation.
What would change the view: I expect MA to provide a measured payment-processing allocation because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 17.73 and has a 0.60% trailing dividend yield. Its 31.91 P/E calls for a moderate weight rather than concentration. I am wrong if earnings durability weakens; I exit if subsequent results do not justify the valuation. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Procter & Gamble · Held | 40.609066 | $147.74 | $146.68 | $5,956.33 | -$43.15(-0.72%) | 6.02% / 6% |
I expect PG to provide balanced defensive income because it trades at a 21.38 P/E, has TTM diluted EPS of 6.90, and offers a 2.91% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect PG to provide balanced defensive income because it trades at a 21.38 P/E, has TTM diluted EPS of 6.90, and offers a 2.91% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if earnings durability declines; I exit if future filings no longer support this valuation and income balance.
What would change the view: I expect PG to provide balanced defensive income because it trades at a 21.38 P/E, has TTM diluted EPS of 6.90, and offers a 2.91% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if earnings durability declines; I exit if future filings no longer support this valuation and income balance. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Home Depot (The) · Held | 19.523794 | $307.32 | $299.83 | $5,853.82 | -$146.17(-2.44%) | 5.91% / 5.5% |
I expect HD to contribute income and consumer-discretionary diversification because its TTM diluted EPS is 16.29, P/E is 18.57, and trailing dividend yield is 3.07%. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect HD to contribute income and consumer-discretionary diversification because its TTM diluted EPS is 16.29, P/E is 18.57, and trailing dividend yield is 3.07%. Its 20-session return was negative 12.14%, so position size remains measured. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support fades.
What would change the view: I expect HD to contribute income and consumer-discretionary diversification because its TTM diluted EPS is 16.29, P/E is 18.57, and trailing dividend yield is 3.07%. Its 20-session return was negative 12.14%, so position size remains measured. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support fades. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| PepsiCo · Held | 44.472474 | $134.91 | $130.06 | $5,784.09 | -$215.90(-3.6%) | 5.84% / 6% |
I expect PEP to support total return through income and reasonable valuation because its 4.34% trailing dividend yield is the highest in this book while its P/E is 19.95 on TTM diluted EPS of 6.70. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect PEP to support total return through income and reasonable valuation because its 4.34% trailing dividend yield is the highest in this book while its P/E is 19.95 on TTM diluted EPS of 6.70. I am wrong if earnings weaken materially; I exit if that income-and-valuation balance erodes.
What would change the view: I expect PEP to support total return through income and reasonable valuation because its 4.34% trailing dividend yield is the highest in this book while its P/E is 19.95 on TTM diluted EPS of 6.70. I am wrong if earnings weaken materially; I exit if that income-and-valuation balance erodes. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Qualcomm · Held | 31.677731 | $190.54 | $178.90 | $5,667.15 | -$368.58(-6.11%) | 5.72% / 6% |
I expect QCOM to remain a value-supported technology holding because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 13.96 at a 13.52 P/E and a 1.92% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect QCOM to remain a value-supported technology holding because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 13.96 at a 13.52 P/E and a 1.92% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if the reported margin compression and handset-revenue pressure persist beyond several quarters; I exit if earnings no longer sustain valuation support.
What would change the view: I expect QCOM to remain a value-supported technology holding because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 13.96 at a 13.52 P/E and a 1.92% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if the reported margin compression and handset-revenue pressure persist beyond several quarters; I exit if earnings no longer sustain valuation support. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Amgen · Held | 14.491626 | $379.53 | $385.18 | $5,581.88 | +$81.89(1.49%) | 5.64% / 6% |
I expect AMGN to provide health-care income with a reasonable earnings valuation because it has TTM diluted EPS of 16.29, a 23.31 P/E, and a 2.62% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect AMGN to provide health-care income with a reasonable earnings valuation because it has TTM diluted EPS of 16.29, a 23.31 P/E, and a 2.62% trailing dividend yield. The 20-session return was negative 14.15%, warranting no larger weight. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support erodes.
What would change the view: I expect AMGN to provide health-care income with a reasonable earnings valuation because it has TTM diluted EPS of 16.29, a 23.31 P/E, and a 2.62% trailing dividend yield. The 20-session return was negative 14.15%, warranting no larger weight. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support erodes. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Johnson & Johnson · Held | 20.368325 | $268.27 | $271.54 | $5,530.82 | +$66.65(1.22%) | 5.59% / 5.5% |
I expect JNJ to preserve diversified health-care exposure because it has TTM diluted EPS of 8.82 and a 1.95% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect JNJ to preserve diversified health-care exposure because it has TTM diluted EPS of 8.82 and a 1.95% trailing dividend yield. The 30.64 P/E and neutral supplied assessment justify a moderate, not dominant, allocation. I am wrong if earnings expectations weaken; I exit if valuation remains unsupported.
What would change the view: I expect JNJ to preserve diversified health-care exposure because it has TTM diluted EPS of 8.82 and a 1.95% trailing dividend yield. The 30.64 P/E and neutral supplied assessment justify a moderate, not dominant, allocation. I am wrong if earnings expectations weaken; I exit if valuation remains unsupported. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| American Express · Held | 17.702285 | $310.17 | $312.39 | $5,530.02 | +$39.30(0.72%) | 5.59% / 5.5% |
I expect AXP to add consumer-finance diversification with measured valuation support because TTM diluted EPS is 17.03, the P/E is 18.27, and the trailing dividend yield is 1.14%. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect AXP to add consumer-finance diversification with measured valuation support because TTM diluted EPS is 17.03, the P/E is 18.27, and the trailing dividend yield is 1.14%. I am wrong if future filings weaken the earnings base; I exit if the valuation ceases to justify a dedicated allocation.
What would change the view: I expect AXP to add consumer-finance diversification with measured valuation support because TTM diluted EPS is 17.03, the P/E is 18.27, and the trailing dividend yield is 1.14%. I am wrong if future filings weaken the earnings base; I exit if the valuation ceases to justify a dedicated allocation. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| ConocoPhillips · Held | 41.846915 | $131.43 | $131.94 | $5,521.28 | +$21.29(0.39%) | 5.58% / 5% |
I expect COP to provide a diversified energy allocation with balanced valuation and income because its TTM diluted EPS is 7.95, P/E is 16.75, and trailing dividend yield is 2.52%. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect COP to provide a diversified energy allocation with balanced valuation and income because its TTM diluted EPS is 7.95, P/E is 16.75, and trailing dividend yield is 2.52%. Its 20-session return was 2.00%, not a basis for an oversized position. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support is lost.
What would change the view: I expect COP to provide a diversified energy allocation with balanced valuation and income because its TTM diluted EPS is 7.95, P/E is 16.75, and trailing dividend yield is 2.52%. Its 20-session return was 2.00%, not a basis for an oversized position. I am wrong if earnings weaken; I exit if valuation support is lost. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Wells Fargo · Held | 62.601117 | $87.86 | $86.14 | $5,392.72 | -$107.27(-1.95%) | 5.45% / 6% |
I expect WFC to contribute steady financial exposure because it has the lowest supplied P/E among the bank holdings at 12.67, earned TTM diluted EPS of 6.86, and carries a 2.13% trailing dividend yield. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect WFC to contribute steady financial exposure because it has the lowest supplied P/E among the bank holdings at 12.67, earned TTM diluted EPS of 6.86, and carries a 2.13% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if earnings weaken materially; I exit if the valuation advantage is no longer supported.
What would change the view: I expect WFC to contribute steady financial exposure because it has the lowest supplied P/E among the bank holdings at 12.67, earned TTM diluted EPS of 6.86, and carries a 2.13% trailing dividend yield. I am wrong if earnings weaken materially; I exit if the valuation advantage is no longer supported. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Salesforce · Held | 22.501843 | $244.42 | $237.92 | $5,353.64 | -$146.35(-2.66%) | 5.41% / 5% |
I expect CRM to add measured software earnings exposure because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 10.86 at a 22.36 P/E. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect CRM to add measured software earnings exposure because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 10.86 at a 22.36 P/E. Its 20-session return was 17.84%, so the allocation remains moderate rather than momentum-led. I am wrong if earnings durability does not continue; I exit if subsequent results fail to support the current valuation.
What would change the view: I expect CRM to add measured software earnings exposure because it reports TTM diluted EPS of 10.86 at a 22.36 P/E. Its 20-session return was 17.84%, so the allocation remains moderate rather than momentum-led. I am wrong if earnings durability does not continue; I exit if subsequent results fail to support the current valuation. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Goldman Sachs · Held | 5.313265 | $941.04 | $943.37 | $5,012.37 | +$12.37(0.25%) | 5.06% / 5.5% |
I expect GS to add a modest earnings-and-income financial sleeve because its TTM diluted EPS is 61.69, its P/E is 15.42, and its trailing dividend yield is 1.89%. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect GS to add a modest earnings-and-income financial sleeve because its TTM diluted EPS is 61.69, its P/E is 15.42, and its trailing dividend yield is 1.89%. I am wrong if earnings durability fails to persist; I exit if updated results invalidate the present valuation support.
What would change the view: I expect GS to add a modest earnings-and-income financial sleeve because its TTM diluted EPS is 61.69, its P/E is 15.42, and its trailing dividend yield is 1.89%. I am wrong if earnings durability fails to persist; I exit if updated results invalidate the present valuation support. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Coca-Cola Company (The) · Held | 56.713029 | $88.16 | $88.14 | $4,998.40 | -$1.60(-0.03%) | 5.05% / 5% |
I expect KO to furnish a measured staples allocation because it has a 2.38% trailing dividend yield and TTM diluted EPS of 3.42 at a 25.75 P/E. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect KO to furnish a measured staples allocation because it has a 2.38% trailing dividend yield and TTM diluted EPS of 3.42 at a 25.75 P/E. Recent supplied commentary notes 7% sales growth and an 11% EPS increase. I am wrong if those earnings trends reverse; I exit if valuation expands without support.
What would change the view: I expect KO to furnish a measured staples allocation because it has a 2.38% trailing dividend yield and TTM diluted EPS of 3.42 at a 25.75 P/E. Recent supplied commentary notes 7% sales growth and an 11% EPS increase. I am wrong if those earnings trends reverse; I exit if valuation expands without support. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific · Held | 7.605634 | $657.41 | $648.05 | $4,928.83 | -$71.17(-1.42%) | 4.98% / 4.5% |
I expect TMO to retain a small life-sciences allocation because it earned TTM diluted EPS of 17.66 and recently announced a genomics, proteomics, and biobanking partnership. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect TMO to retain a small life-sciences allocation because it earned TTM diluted EPS of 17.66 and recently announced a genomics, proteomics, and biobanking partnership. Its 37.28 P/E requires restraint despite a 7.30% 20-session return. I am wrong if earnings fail to justify that valuation; I exit if it persists.
What would change the view: I expect TMO to retain a small life-sciences allocation because it earned TTM diluted EPS of 17.66 and recently announced a genomics, proteomics, and biobanking partnership. Its 37.28 P/E requires restraint despite a 7.30% 20-session return. I am wrong if earnings fail to justify that valuation; I exit if it persists. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
Actual weights reflect the visible portfolio valuation. Target weights reflect the latest visible decision (Sep 18, 8:52 AM ET). Market movement and execution timing can create differences.
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This approach builds a portfolio around established franchises with durable operations, cash flow, and governance. It evaluates quality across a broader large-cap set.
Published approach: Hybrid. Holding horizon: 1–12 Months. Risk: Moderate.
The published selection evidence emphasizes earnings durability, balance-sheet quality, and valuation discipline.
A holding horizon describes the approach, not a commitment to keep every position for that period. Read the portfolio changes to understand actual decisions.
A quality label does not remove valuation risk or shared exposure to a market factor. Several strong businesses may fall together.
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