Long Term Plays

[Zvolen]

Hey Guys/Gals:

I am looking for some long term plays to make up the bulk of my portfolio, ones I will be holding for a long period of time. This does not include my mad money which I will be trading as needed. I have some index funds in my 401K and IRA but wanted some stocks in hopes of a bit more gain. Any solid companies you suggest that can be held for long term?

Any other questions of clarification feel free to ask. Thanks for your help.

[Luc1Grunt]

BUD, KO, JPM, PG.....(50% of beer marker / world's second most recognized brand / financial / consumer goods) all pay dividends. Looking at leading companies in each sector is another way to go.

CVX (both oil and NG) as well.

[englishman26]

As a long termer, my favorite at the moment is ITU. (a Brazilian bank.)

Some gold stocks good for the long run too (well, a year at least). AAUK, for instance. Or SU in the oil sector.

[Zvolen]

Never thought of that, I guess I could just pick the leader or "best of breed" in each sector. I can't forget the gold either, Thanks for the tips guys I will keep those in mind.

Anyone Else, any other we skipped over?


(yes, I will be holding these longer than a year)

[loslobos71]

I like Verisign a lot (VRSN) because the only thing holding this stock back is its mobile content business. Once this picks up, it could easily go to $35... It only has a p/e of 17 and a growth rate (projected ) of 20% +