Is it Time for Retail Investors to Look at a Pricy Stock Like McDonald's?

Real Money contributor Stephen Guilfoyle looks at a less expensive way to invest in McDonald's.
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Many investors might enjoy McDonald's (MCD) - Get Report  food, but is it worth buying the stock? Real Money contributor Stephen Guilfoyle raises that question because at current levels, the stock looks pricy for retail investors. Guilfoyle points out the company's revenues are struggling, but operating margins are growing and same store sales were up 1.3%. However, he says looking at the technicals, McDonald's could be at an inflection point. So Guilfoyle's trade idea is to buy March 2017 120 puts, which cost about $4.