In times like these, small investors actually have a leg up on the pros. I won’t fire myself if my portfolio of long-term investments drops between now and the end of the year. So why not take a chance on buying high-quality equities around Wednesday’s meeting. There are many solid companies trading at a discount, but one name stands out because of its shareholder friendly capital return policy and a meaningful catalyst before the end of the year,Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS).

Talking Weakness, Showing Strength

Disney has been vocal about some slowing in its ESPN business, but its actions imply that it will not meaningfully impact long term profit growth. The company has raised its dividend two times in the last 12 months. Normally, Disney keeps its dividend payout ratio at roughly 20% and offers a dividend once a year. However, this changed in 2015. It issued a full year dividend in December 2014, plus a six-month dividend in July 2015 when it changed its policy to offer semiannual dividends. The combination of a full year and half year dividend increased the payout ratio to 38% for the year ending in September but the dividend increased again in December to $0.71 from $0.66. If the company was truly concerned about slowing growth or cash levels, it would not have raised its dividend the second time in 12 months amounting to 20% on an annual basis.

Estimates Are Already Going Up

We all know that Star Wars: force awakens is due to be released on December 18. However analysts are already beginning to talk up estimates. FBR analyst, Barton Crockett, announced in a recent note that he is now expecting 35% EPS upside for Disney shares since he thinks the film will generate $1 billion in U.S. box office revenue. Two months ago, he had been anticipating $750 million, a massive increase before opening weekend. A good bench mark for its success will be if opening weekend sales meets the $200 million level, a nosebleed expectation. For comparison purposes, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” opening weekend in 2012 brought in $85 million.