Reflections on Volume

Big volume without further upside equals distribution
Big volume without further downside equals accumulation

Volume tends to peak at turning points
Volume often precedes price movement
Volume is a relative study


Saturday, January 16, 2010

KPJ Healthcare and its warrants surged

KUALA LUMPUR: The shares for KPJ Healthcare and its warrants surged in early trade on Friday, Jan 15 when they resumed trade after its corporate exercise.

At 9.02am, KPJ shares rose 15 sen to RM2.75 and the warrants jumped 78 sen to RM1.68.

The FBM KLCI rose 1.84 points to 1,296.55. Turnover was 41.4 million shares valued at RM36.25 million.

OSK Investment Research said in a recent report there was more upside to the share price as the stock then was still trading at a discount to its regional peer average PER of 18.5 times.

"At 18.5 times PER on the fully diluted FY10 EPS, we arrive at a TP of RM2.95 and maintain our BUY recommendation.

"We reiterate our view that KPJ is an excellent choice for long term investment and portfolio balancing in view of its resilient business and steady dividend payout as well growth potential in a defensive sector," it said.

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