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In June 2011 I saw an opportunity. No, I'm not talking about a summer-weekend-all-the-golf-you-can-play getaway (though that's still the dream). I'm talking about the opportunity to get in touch with my value side. Gap
What's different?
Today, however, I am holding myself accountable to the reasons I bought the stock in the first place. While in the recommendation I noted higher cotton prices along with lowered guidance and margins as roadblocks for the stock price, today's February sales report revealed some more palatable numbers and the stock price is feeling the love.
And it's not just Gap. Other retailers, like Target
Moving on
Retail is a cutthroat, no-moat business with only so many exceptions and I don't consider Gap to be one of them. I like the company and I like the direction it's headed. But I also think that the stock is getting a little ahead of itself. I'm thrilled with its performance, don't get me wrong. And I'll be the first to throw out there that if it takes a hit and comes back down I'd have no reservations on adding it back at the right price. It's beaten the market soundly since it joined the Motley portfolio. But for now I'm cutting ties, taking my gains and keeping my eyes open for more great opportunities.