Is American International Group Inc (AIG) Still Worth Your Time?

No. 3: Share buybacks
Again, we heard in the first-quarter call that share buybacks were in the same category as dividends. But the same anticipation holds true for repurchases. Some analysts have estimated that the company will buyback $5 billion in shares, taking its share count down by 30%. That’s a huge figure that could be way off, but even as an estimate, it should be a welcomed scenario by current investors.

Keep on keepin’ on
If you currently invest in American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG), there are plenty of reasons to hold onto you position. And if you’re new to the stock, it’s not too late to join in. Though there were some big-name players who decided it was right to move on, as a Foolish long-term investor, make sure you keep track of why you invested in the first place, how the company has changed, and if your investment thesis holds true.

The article 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Cash Out of AIG Now originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jessica Alling.

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