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No doubt the Primecap team is licking their chops...they've always LOVED the airlines, particularly when a value presents itself. And it looks like all the airlines fell in sympathy. Watch for a bounce tomorrow.
The stock plunge seems odd, considering the outrageous fees I’ve recently paid United for their shout haul flights.
That aside, I’d have given anything to be aboard this Air Berlin flight when they buzzed the tower recently. The carrier was shutting down after being forced into bankruptcy. Guess this was the crew’s way of saying ”goodby” (or something to that effect).
Primecap had a tough day with the airlines they already hold. The question, IMHO, is whether UAL is a value or not. Airlines have a very long history of not being able to manage the business cycle so when things aren't going well, especially during good times, I'd at least consider whether another blowup is in the offing. Luckily I have confidence in the Primecap guys to know what's an opportunity and what's not because I wouldn't want to be making those bets myself.
@LLJB: Primecap may have had a tough day, but since investing is a marathon rather than a sprint, Primecap has a 30-year average annual gain: 12.49%. Regards, Ted
@Ted: No question. I'm a very happy long-term holder of POAGX and they get a whole lot more right than most people so if they think United or the airlines are an opportunity I'm more than happy to take that chance with them. I just wouldn't be very likely to buy any of the stocks myself.
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Regards,
Ted
That aside, I’d have given anything to be aboard this Air Berlin flight when they buzzed the tower recently. The carrier was shutting down after being forced into bankruptcy. Guess this was the crew’s way of saying ”goodby” (or something to that effect).
Apparently some didn’t think it too funny.
http://www.businessinsider.com/air-berlin-flight-flies-close-control-tower-germany-suspended-pilots-faa-watchdog-travel-jet-airbus-2017-10
(May need to hit the mute button bottom right for sound.)
Regards,
Ted