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Wed. Feb. 24, 2010 D4L classics, commentary

The 2010 Dividend Stock Ideas List

Last year I introduced the Stock Ideas list and it has proven to be immensely popular. The list consists of Dividend Aristocrats, US Broad Dividend Achievers and U.S. Dividend Champions. Duplications in the above lists are eliminated and stocks are crossed out when I learn that they have either cut their dividend or fail to raise it. Here are some highlights on this year’s changes:


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Wed. Feb. 17, 2010 D4L commentary

38 Dividend Securities For A Well-Rounded Asset Allocation

I am a firm believer that asset allocation plays a significant part in a portfolio’s long-term results. Recently, I received a question asking if you could have a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks. It is an interesting question that deserves further examination.


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Tue. Dec. 22, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Best Stocks For 2010

I always enjoy this time of year. The Christmas music, decorations, family gatherings, holiday plays and stock picks. Stock picks? Yes, ’tis the season for stock predictions! Virtually every financial writer will pen an article selecting his or her top picks for the upcoming year. I enjoy reading them and the logic behind the picks. As a long-term buy and hold investor, generally most aren’t useful for me; nevertheless, I find them entertaining and sometimes there is a gem to be found.


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Wed. Dec. 16, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

The 2010 Dividend Aristocrats

The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats is the most prestigious list of dividend stocks. The Dividend Aristocrats index is designed to measure the performance of S&P 500 constituents that have followed a policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years. This index is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index series.


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Dividend Aristocrats List for 2010 (Dividend Growth Investor, 12/30/09)
Where are the original Dividend Aristocrats now? (Dividend Growth Investor, 11/11/09)
Comprehensive Review Of The Dividend Aristocrats (Disciplined Approach to Investing, 1/22/10)
Read more on Dividend aristocrats, S&P 500 (SPX) at Wikinvest
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Wed. Dec. 2, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

9 Small/Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks Answering The Call

I have set aside 15% in my asset allocation for small and mid-cap equities. Generally, smaller cap securities are more volatile, but often offer a higher rate of return over the long-term. Most of this allocation is covered by small cap mutual funds in my 401(k).


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Wed. Oct. 14, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Dividend Payout vs. Free Cash Flow Payout

I am a firm believer in keeping things simple. However, you can simplify things to the point they no longer have value. In my opinion, a lot of the commonly used financial metrics can be very misleading unless you understand what is behind them. I would put EBIT, EBITDA and Dividend Payout in this category. As an investor in dividend stocks, I see Dividend Payout used a lot, so let’s take a closer look at it.


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Five Dividend Stocks for long-term dividend growth (Dividend Growth Investor, 10/27/09)
Ten Dividend Kings raising dividends for over 50 years (Dividend Growth Investor, 2/17/10)
Anticipating Dividend Increases (Buying Value, 3/7/10)
Read more on Dividends at Wikinvest
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Tue. Sep. 1, 2009 D4L commentary

What’s Wrong With P&G?

Product demand for household and personal care products is generally stable and not affected by changes in the economy or geopolitical factors. Investors know this and when the economy and the market turn down, many investors start buying defensive stocks. Since the end of the year, many non-cyclical companies have seen dramatic increases, with one notable exception, Procter & Gamble (PG).


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Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Dividend Analysis (Dividend Growth Investor, 3/12/10)
Why Procter & Gamble Is Still The One To Watch (Investment U, 12/28/09)
Procter and Gamble Can't Halt Consumer's Retreat (The Value at Risk, 8/5/09)
Read more on Procter & Gamble Company at Wikinvest
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Tue. Jul. 7, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Optimizing Your Asset Allocation

When to buy a stock and at what price are very important decisions. However, serious investors will tell you the most important decision is how you allocate your assets. I have recently stepped back and took another look at my asset allocation with an eye toward how it will change as I approach retirement.


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Learn the Simple Secret of All Great Investors: Asset Allocation (Contrarian Profits, 6/1/09)
Mid-Week Readings (Scott's Investments, 3/10/10)
Asset Allocation and Diversification (Dividend Tree, 4/26/09)
Read more on Asset Allocation at Wikinvest
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Fri. Jul. 3, 2009 D4L commentary

Nine Stocks Giving Shareholders A Raise In The Second Quarter

In 1985 I graduated from college and took my first job as a staff accountant with a $21,000 annual salary. Now I am over the same department that I was hired into and entry level staff accountants start with a base salary of $56,500 per year. That equates to a 4.2% annual increase. Just as employees expect an annual raise, so do dividend investors.


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