Got $1,000? Here's Why I Would Buy UPS Over Caterpillar.

I'm a dividend investor with a value bias, so I prefer to buy historically well-run companies while they are out of favor on Wall Street. Buying stocks that everybody seems to love isn't something I usually do. Which is why I would buy United Parcel Services (NYSE: UPS) over Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) today. Here's a deeper dive into my thinking.United Parcel Services is one of a small number of large package delivery companies. This is a capital-intensive business that requires a vast distribution network and impressive logistics skills. It would be difficult for a new competitor to simply start from scratch. For example, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been building out its own distribution business for years, yet it still uses UPS' services.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool