Who would’ve guessed that King Dollars would rise 30% vs the euro in just one year? Who would’ve guessed that oil would keep going lower, after a 60% decline? Gentlemen, we are in a different market now, one that is adjusting to a new paradigm of cheap oil and strong King Dollars.
On the surface, this spells doom for oil and gas companies, as well as all of those bozo companies who prided themselves on international growth. To be domestic, depending on fuel to run your business, is now a net positive.
Fuck The Habit; but this is very boolish for any restaurant play, or companies who deliver things. FDX, UPS, DPZ, PZZA and GRUB come to mind. Small companies, like air freight plays, rails who do not deliver crude, airlines who aren’t hedged, automobile companies with favorable forex dynamics (FCAU!) and rubber for the win too.
Nevertheless, a fresh move lower in crude, coupled with a continued move higher in the dollar, will eventually jar markets and result in lower prices. At 15% cash, long quality free cash flow generating machines, I am in a good spot to defend my 13% year to date returns. If you aren’t cash heavy, still long oil and other high beta names, I strongly advise you to play a little defense until the oil barrels and king dollars stabilize.
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