- ABM Industries (ABM) 62%
- Applebee’s (APPB) 45%
- Aptar Group (ATR) 45%
- AT&T (T) 57%
- Avon (AVP) 45%
- Bandag (BDG) 55%
- Eaton Vance (EV) 49%
- Energen (EGN) 54%
- EnergySouth (ENSI) 41%
- Family Dollar Stores (FDO) 36%
- Frischs Restaurants (FRS) 68%
- Fuller H B (FUL) 46%
- General Growth Properties (GGP) 58%
- Gorman Rupp (GRC) 64%
- Healthcare Properties (HCP) 46%
- Helmerich and Payne (HP) 41%
- Holly Corp (HOC) 80%
- Johnson Controls (JCI) 43%
- Kimco Realty (KIM) 47%
- McDonald’s (MCD) 40%
- McGrath Rents (MGRC) 45%
- Meridian Bioscience (VIVO) 50%
- Nucor (NUE) 46%
- SEI Investments (SEIC) 51%
- Service Master (SVM) 58%
- Sherman Williams (SHW) 54%
- San Jose Water (SJW) 82%
- Stryker (SYK) 67%
- Supervalu (SVU) 49%
- Telephone Data (TDS) 56%
- VF Corp (VFC) 48%
- Vulcan Materials (VMC) 81%
- West Pharma Svc (WST) 44%
- Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) 44%
As you’ll notice, companies with 10 to 35% returns were not included. However, if they were included during this time frame I would have had to add many more companies to the list. If anyone were to complain about receiving only 30% percent in one year with significantly reduced risk then investing in stocks isn't their cup of tea.
Despite the performance of these stocks I would not buy any of them since they are at or near their 1 year high. I currently hold a large position in Helmerich & Payne which I bought near the 1 year low. I always focus on those stocks that are within 5% of their 1 year low. At that time I determine if the stock is actually worth buying. Once I find another stock that is worth buying I will then jump ship.
Investment Tip: The larger your stake in a particular investment the better. While diversification is the general rule it is only sufficient when you don't understand the risks associated.
