 When thinking about buying just one share it’s important for me to get the complete package.  That’s why I love housebuilder Berkeley Group (LSE: BKG) as an investment.  They have so much going for them that, like a puppy, they are not just for Christmas but a company you would want to hold on to for as long as you can.
And for me there is no room for gambling on a one-share pick. Â Berkeley Group screams quality and its reputation ensures that its developments are always sold out and at a premium to other builders such as Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Developments.
Despite the reported downturn in the housing market, Berkeley Group has impressively grown revenue at an average of 28% for the last four years and earnings per share by an even more impressive 40%. Â More modest growth of 6% and 11% is expected for the next couple of years, but that is still a fantastic return in the current climate. You would expect a high price for such growth, too, but the price-to-earnings ratio is just 10!
I haven’t even talked about that dividend yet. Â 8%! Yes, you heard me. Â You want another Christmas present next year? Â Just keep holding onto Berkeley Group and it’s coming early! Â Sounds like Berkeley Group is an early Christmas treat to me.
