Universal Music Group (UMG-AMS)

It is the largest company in the music business. The monetization of music continues and streaming is of great benefit to this company. Has huge free cash flow and unique franchises as well as being able able to outbid others to add to these franchises.  More and more music is heard through the Internet which means advertising revenue.   Buy 17   Hold 3   Sell 2

(Analysts’ price target is $26.27)

(A Top Pick Jan 27/22, Up 9%) It trades in Europe and is the largest music publisher in the world. Music is a good growth area. It is a cash generator without much in fixed costs.

Growing topline in double digits. Margins expanding. Twice as large as Sony. Incredible catalogue, revenues from streaming are growing in double digits. A growth company, huge free cashflow. Dividend starts this year. Compelling and unique. (Price in euros.) Yield is 0.92%. (Analysts’ price target is $27.63)