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S&P Global sets the benchmark for financial world.
The S&P 500 is one of the most popular indexes in the world.
But in the last 6 months, S&P Global’s stock went down -22%.
Is this an interesting opportunity for us? Lets find out.
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S&P Global is a major U.S. financial data and analytics company that generates more than $14 billion in revenue every year.
They provide credit ratings, market data, indices, and analytics tools for governments, banks, and investors worldwide.
The company is a Dividend King, with 54 years of consecutive dividend raises.
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Despite the important place it holds in the financial world, and its history of growth, Mr. Market is very negative on the stock right now.
Why?
Fear that AI will disrupt its analytics business
Confusion and uncertainty around the ongoing IHS Markit integration, restructuring, and spin-offs
Let’s take a Not So Deep Dive into the company to get a clear picture.
Company Profile
Company name: S&P Global Inc.
✍️ ISIN: US78409V1044
🔎 Ticker: $SPGI
📚 Type: Dividend King / Quality Growth
📈 Stock Price: $425
💵 Market cap: $126.4 Billion
📊 Average daily volume: $751 Million
Onepager
Don’t know S&P Global?
Here are the basics (click on the picture to expand):
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Now let’s dive into the full investment case!
1. Do I understand the business model?
Even people who don’t follow finance have likely heard of the S&P 500.
This is the most widely used benchmark for the U.S. stock market.
The index is owned and managed by