Roundup: Strategy Session
Every now and then, you need a strategy session as you assess your portfolio. The good news is that there are plenty of great bloggers out there that can offer some insights into strategies and how to use different dividend stocks. Have a look at what’s been going on in the blogosphere: ETF risk – […]
3 Times to Consider Selling a Dividend Stock
Many of us invest in dividend stocks for the long haul. We expect that we will hang on to the stock, either enjoying regular income from the payouts, or using DRIPs to help build up nest eggs for the future. Few of us think about selling our dividend stocks. However, at times, it is prudent […]
Roundup: Life Beyond Dividend Stocks
Sometimes, the things that worry us, and what is going on in the larger economy, can have an impact on the way we invest — and the level of success we see with our investments. This week, some of the dividend investing blogs looked at what’s going on beyond the world of dividend stocks: Big […]
Use Dividend Funds to Build Your Portfolio
There are a number of people out there who like investing in funds. I’m one of them. I’m a big fan of index funds and ETFs. And, as I learn more about dividend investing, I have been excited to discover that there are dividend funds. You can find index funds and ETFs comprised of dividend […]
800 Dividends Started But Only 100 Remain
A few days ago we built and published our new dividend lists for May. We started out with dividend stocks that met our criteria of a dividend yield of 2.9% or higher and removed any stocks that had a negative dividend growth rate. The result was just over 800 stocks. From there we rate each […]
Why Dividend Portfolio Diversification is Important
When putting together a dividend portfolio, it is important to remember to diversity. In some cases, it can be tempting to chase the high dividend yields related to certain sectors. However, as many found out during 2008 and 2009, putting too many of your dividend eggs in one basket can create serious problems. When a […]
Dividend News: Plenty of Profits — Are More Dividend Increases on the Way?
Today, with the stock market closed for the Good Friday holiday, it’s a good time to reflect on the events of the past week, and on earnings season. First quarter earnings reported by a number of companies have so far been rather positive. Included in the earnings bonanza was dividend aristocrat Johnson & Johnson, a […]
The Highest Dividend Yields aren’t Always the Best
Sometimes, when building a dividend stock portfolio, it can be tempting to chase the highest dividends yields. However this is not always the best idea. Indeed, many recommend that a yield target of 4% to 6% is ideal, and even that 2% to 3% is acceptable. That can sometimes seem a little low, especially when […]