Noble Energy (NBL) is the 5th split announcement this month, giving the 2 for 1 portfolio ample grist for the mill when deciding next month’s recommendation. A.O. Smith (AOS), another April split announcement, is already in the 2 for 1 portfolio and has been one of our best performing stocks since its purchase in 11/2010. The 2 for 1 portfolio returned 15.6% over the 1st quarter.
