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Opinions James Cole, BA, CFA
Radian Group IncRDNPAST TOP PICKJan 17, 2006
(A Top Pick Sept 22/05. Up 16%.) Still likes.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
$59.26
Stock price when the opinion was issued
$35.11
As of Jun 22, 2026. Market Open.
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People love to hate this. This space had a great re-rating. Coming out of the crisis, all of a sudden mortgage entitled insurance was a phenomenal business to be in and very easy. It had a really appreciable run. At this point the growth that you are getting and the multiple you are paying are pretty reasonable. There has been a bit of a breakdown in the charts and now, all of a sudden, they are fighting a major Short interest group, so it is a different kind of investment now. He would caution to be aware of what kind of risks you are taking on.
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Management believes a Financial Guaranty subsidiary is going to give them all the capital they need. Thinks it is the diciest security in his portfolio. Has a BV of $30. He's going to ride with them.
Marty WhitmanOwned
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Home insurance. Generates huge amounts of free cash flow. Trading at only about 9Xearnings and just above tangible book value. Good management. Great price for the long-term investor.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
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(A Top Pick July 6/05. Up 10%.) Trading at not much over book value at 9 X earnings. One of the leaders in mortgage insurance in the US. Also has businesses engaged in distressed credit of buying distressed mortgages and consumer debt.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
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(A Top Pick Feb 18/05. Down 2.4%.) If we do have a more stressful credit environment they have a good balance to offset it. New CEO has a very good track record. Should be a very good long term performer.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
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Insure "higher loan to value" mortgages in the US. Also have significant investments in companies that manage distressed debt. If there is a distressed environment, this will act as a counter balance to their mortgage business.
James Cole, BA, CFAOwned
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A more controversial sector at this time is financials. With job creation, people will be able to pay their mortgages.
Nicholas SargenOwned
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