Dividend growth investing in its classic form focuses on identifying solid companies with a long record of growing their dividends each year; and an expectation that they will continue to do so into the future. The focus is not solely on yield but a combination of yield and dividend growth. Often it is the lower yield, higher growth, security that will provide the best return over time.
Fri. Jul. 16, 2010
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13 Stocks Growing Their Cash Dividends *
Fri. Jul. 17, 2009
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Seven Companies Raising Their Dividends *
It is well-documented that a significant portion of the historical equity returns are a result of reinvested dividends. Performance in any given year is driven by capital appreciation, but long-term returns are largely the result of reinvested dividends. It is important to note that you can reinvest dividends without participating in a formal DRIP plan. However, you can’t reinvest dividends unless the company pays them, and the really good companies increase their cash dividends each year.
Thu. Oct. 16, 2008
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Healthcare Services (HCSG) Increases Qtr. Dividend 7% and Others *
I love a sale! Last week equities around the world went on sale. Some stocks that had I wondered if they would ever be cheap enough to buy were last week. I felt like my wife the day after Thanksgiving. Everywhere I turned there were stocks selling at a cut rate. But not all of them were bargains. Some of them deserved to have their prices slashed. It is our job as investors to cut through the noise and find the real values.
12 Stocks Sending A Strong Message With Higher Dividends *
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