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To: ALinVA who wrote (20731)	9/29/2025 7:13:53 PM
From: SeeksQuality	8 Recommendations Recommended By chowder dan1944 Markbn R.Daneel.Olivaw roguedolphin and 3 more members Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21872

I have large positions of both PEP and MRK, built over the last year or two on the pullback. I expect that PEP will grow at a 4% to 6% rate (slightly faster than inflation), while paying what is currently a 4% yield. To me that is a recipe for steady 8% to 10% returns, which meets my criteria. I expect MRK will grow earnings at a 6% to 10% rate while also paying a steady 4% yield. That is a recipe for 10%+ returns. The stocks that drive my returns tomorrow are probably not the ones that drove my returns over the last five years.