Purchase: Southwest Airlines (LUV)

Stock might fall more depending on how recession plays out but I decided to take a small position in Southwest Airlines (LUV.) Going to add more later. Historically, the airline industry hasn't been good for investors but I think Warren Buffett was onto something a few years ago when he took stakes in airlines (before it all went astray due to covid-19.) Southwest is rarely at the current valuations so decided to invest.


Hope to write up my research and thinking when I get some time.


Purchase price: $29.50





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