MCD - McDonald's Corporation

Listed among 15 stocks approaching intrinsic value (6-9% return range). Paul will give deeper look if prices fall further in a correction.

Host says he would not want to own McDonald's, citing a long-term societal shift toward healthy eating driven by social media. He believes unhealthy food companies will underperform and mentions he'd short the industry if he could.

McDonald's is at all-time highs. In 2008, McDonald's was up 9% including dividends. Consumer staples are recession-proof with pricing power.

Long-term holding.

McDonald's is considered a 'war-proof' stock that will remain strong regardless of geopolitical events.

Part of century portfolio; long-term holding

McDonald's went up 59% including dividends in 2008. People stop going to expensive steakhouses and go to McDonald's instead. Classic recession-resistant consumer staple.

Monitoring from a distance to gauge US consumer health.

Listed as a potential century stock but not an active recommendation.

Leader in fast food with high returns on capital. Low target of $150-$170, middle of $220-$240. Needs to pull back before buying.