Dividend investing is not about buying high-yield stocks to generate a high income. Instead, dividend investing is all about finding solid dividend stocks that are reasonably priced and are expected to continue raising their dividends in the future. Most of the time their current yields aren’t eye-popping, but the growing divdends over time will more than compensate for the current yield. So, are Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Closed Ended Funds (CEFs) a good fit for this strategy?
Wed. May. 6, 2009
classics, commentary
Are ETFs and CEFs Good Income Investments?
Wed. Apr. 15, 2009
commentary
International Income Investing
Any investor that understands the merits of asset allocation also understands the importance of including an international allocation in their portfolio. The concept is that in “normal” times there is always a market somewhere in the world rallying. To meet my set international allocation, I have focused on the following four areas of my overall portfolio:
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Sat. Feb. 7, 2009
progress
Progress Update – January 2009
Once again it is time for a goals/progress update. I am pleased to say that my annualized dividend income increased for the month, keeping alive the string of 14 consecutive months of increases dating back to December 2007 when I began tracking it. As noted in December, 2009 will be a challenge to keep the string going. January saw Pfsier (PFE) cutting its dividend. With each cut and subsequent sale, my dividend portfolio becomes stronger. In January, I continued to lower my exposure to funds that appear headed to toward a dividend cut.
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Ten Dividend Kings raising dividends for over 50 years
(Dividend Growth Investor, 2/17/10)
Twelve Dividend Stocks Increasing Dividends
(Dividend Growth Investor, 2/1/10)
Anticipating Dividend Increases
(Buying Value, 3/7/10)
Tue. Nov. 18, 2008
process
Measuring Dividend Stocks Investment Risk Profile
As part of defining your investing process, don’t forget to spend some time understanding risk. Seasoned investors will tell you that you should know your risk profile before starting to invest. There are several tools available on the web to help you gauge your risk profile. Here are a few:
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BEWARE THE DOUBLE TOP
(THE PRAGMATIC CAPITALIST, 3/13/10)
The Dividend Stock Recovery: Get Ready for a High-Yield Bonanza
(Investment U, 2/22/10)
Market In Denial Phase Of Sentiment Cycle
(Disciplined Approach to Investing, 3/9/10)
Thu. Nov. 13, 2008
classics, commentary
Searching the World For The Best Dividend Stocks
Most people would agree that an asset allocation should include a defined percentage dedicated to international investments. As a dividend investor, this has been one of the more difficult allocations within my portfolio. I have identified several difficulties in locating, acquiring and owning international stocks:
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High Yield, High Risk Dividend Stocks
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