I can’t carry on anymore. The secret has become too much of a burden and it must be shared with the masses. This will shock some and enrage others, but it must be said, and I should be the one to say it. Dividend stocks are evil and they will eventually lead to the collapse of western civilization as we know it. There, I said it and here is why I believe it…
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Wed. Mar. 30, 2011
classics, commentary
Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil *
Wed. Feb. 2, 2011
classics, commentary
Building Yield: 15 Consumer Goods Dividend Stocks *
Over the next several weeks I plan to look at different sectors that have traditionally been very friendly to dividend investors. Each of these sectors have attributes that make the companies in them potentially desirable to long-term buy-and-hold dividend growth investors. Understanding these attributes will hopefully help us to select the very best companies for our income portfolios. First up the Consumer Goods Sector…
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Fri. Dec. 31, 2010
commentary
10 Stocks Expected to Grow Their Dividends in 2011 *
In this space we normally look at companies that have recently raised their dividends. However, as the year draws to a close there were very few companies of note increasing their dividends this week. With that, I thought it would be interesting to see who were the big dividend raisers in 2010 and what we might see in 2011. Here are ten companies for your consideration:
Wed. Dec. 8, 2010
classics, commentary
13 Dividend Stocks With A Good Yield/Growth Mix *
As dividend growth investors we understand the danger of focusing on high yield alone. Many, if not most, high yields are simply not sustainable over the long term. However, we often turn our heads to what can be an equally dangerous metric – high dividend growth rates. Like high yields, high dividend growth rates often are not sustainable. As a company grows and matures, incremental sales and earnings are harder to come by. So what is a good mix of yield and growth?
Mon. Nov. 22, 2010
analysis
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 15, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: The Procter & Gamble Company is a leading consumer products company markets household and personal care products in more than 180 countries.
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Sat. Nov. 20, 2010
pcp, progress
Pocket Change Portfolio – October 2010 *
The Pocket Change Portfolio (PCP) was first introduced on September 13, 2008 as a real money dividend income portfolio funded by the “pocket change” earned from my various online endeavors. Each month I report on the portfolio’s progress and update its holdings.
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Mon. Nov. 15, 2010
analysis
Kimberly-Clark Co. (KMB) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 8, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Kimberly-Clark Co. (KMB). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Kimberly Clark Corp. is a global consumer products company produces tissue, personal care and health care. Its brands include Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Scott and Kimberly-Clark.
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Wed. Nov. 10, 2010
commentary
If Only I Had Known About These Dividend Stocks… *
At one time or another, we all have thought, ‘If only knew this when I was younger.’ I purchased my first dividend stock for income in 2003. Like many newly converted income investors, I was chasing yield. I quickly built a portfolio consisting of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and high yield, high risk stocks. My portfolio’s yield was consistently in the low to mid-teens. Eventually, after some unnecessary losses, I learned there was a better way to invest in dividend stocks. Here is what I learned…
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Wed. Nov. 3, 2010
commentary
13 Dividend Stocks and 3 ETFs To Balance Your Asset Allocation *
If you want to lower the risk of your income portfolio and position yourself to increase returns, you can not ignore asset allocation. Many dividend investors loaded up on banks and other high-yield financials, only to see their portfolios collapse along with the financial markets. So what can you do to protect your portfolio from stock and sector specific declines? Here are some of the steps I take to help protect my portfolio:
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1 Company Announced A Higher Dividend, 7 To Pay Higher Dividends in April *
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