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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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The Dividend Freeze

As summer turns to fall and the heat begins to moderate, winter and its freezing temperatures are just around the corner. However, some companies have been frozen in place for the last year; more specifically, their dividends have been frozen at the same rate for more than a year.

1 Comment AWR, CHFC, CTL, GRC, HP, HSY, ITW, JCI, MSA, MTB, PH, TNC, UBSI ________________________________________________________________________________________

Wed. Aug. 19, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Six Great Dividend Stocks, But…

How about a list of some great dividend stocks that have a long history of increasing their dividends, some for decades? These aren’t just any dividend stocks they are supported by a powerful balance sheet and have a track record of generating consistent cash flows. Even better, they are well-managed, and aside from the normal bumps in the road from the economic downturn, they are doing quite well, but…

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No Comments AFL, GD, GPC, ITW, MMM, NUE ________________________________________________________________________________________

Wed. Aug. 5, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Five Dividend Stocks With Different Reasons Not To Buy

Sometimes good companies aren’t good buys, and this is not always a bad thing. Often it is a result of the market over reacting in a positive direction. The stocks simply become overvalued, but their underlying fundamentals remain excellent. Below are a couple of companies that fall into this group:

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9 Comments BP, HSY, ITW, MMM, SVU ________________________________________________________________________________________

Mon. May. 18, 2009 D4L analysis

Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) Dividend Stock Analysis

This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net May 11, 2009.

Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:

Company Description: Illinois ToolWorks Inc. is a diversified manufacturer operates a portfolio of about 750 industrial and consumer businesses located throughout the world.

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No Comments ITW ________________________________________________________________________________________

Wed. Apr. 29, 2009 D4L classics, commentary

Elite Dividend Stocks

There are many lists of dividend companies such as S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, US Broad Dividend Achievers™ Index and The U.S. Dividend Champions. They all have one thing in common – trying to narrow the population to the very best dividend companies. When combined, as I did with the Stock Ideas list, this is a large and daunting list of 319 unique companies. So, how do we find the Elite companies on this list?

7 Comments FUL, GPC, ITW, JNJ, KO, LANC, MMM, NUE, PEP, PG, SYY, WMT ________________________________________________________________________________________

Tue. Apr. 7, 2009 D4L commentary

10 Dividend Stocks That Excelled In March

For many investors, the glass is always half full. Even in the darkest of times, they always see the bottom just around the corner and it really doesn’t take much good news to get them into the buying mood. The month of March provided those investors with a lot to celebrate, and they did!

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2 Comments AFL, CVX, INTC, ITW, LLY, MFC, NNN, NUE, PAYX, RY ________________________________________________________________________________________

Tue. Nov. 25, 2008 D4L process

Strategically Managing Your Dividend Portfolio In A Downturn

The recent turbulence in the market has provided income investors first hand experience in managing their income portfolio in a declining market. For some, this may be their first significant and prolonged downturn. Here are some things that will help you succeed and thrive during this bear market:

I. Remember Why You Are An Income Investor