It’s human nature for new income investors to focus on yield. Many eventually learn that above average yields often carry an above average risk of a dividend cut, loss of invested capital or both. People involved in extreme sports/hobbies, such as base jumping, hang gliding and shark diving, do things to minimize risk and protect themselves. In much the same way those investing in high yield dividend stocks, can do certain things to increase their chance of success…
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Wed. Jan. 26, 2011
classics, commentary
10 Higher Yield Dividend Stocks *
Mon. Jan. 17, 2011
analysis
Harleysville Group Inc. (HGIC) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net January 10, 2011.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Harleysville Group Inc. (HGIC). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Harleysville Group Inc. underwrites a broad array of personal and commercial coverages. These insurance coverages are marketed primarily in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
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Fri. Nov. 5, 2010
commentary
16 Dividend Stocks Delivering What’s Important *
For many investors, there is no clear conviction as to how they should invest. Today’s investments are guided by what was read yesterday, and the popular media is constantly churning out new and different ideas. Granted, it makes for some “interesting” reads, but it certainty is no way to run a portfolio. Time has proven the positive correlation between consistently raising dividends and stock performance.
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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Fri. Feb. 12, 2010
commentary
20 Dividend Stocks Riding The Tsunami Of Dividend Increases *
What a difference a year makes. This time last year we were looking at big-name dividend cuts and very few increases. Last week’s 16 increases set the stage for this week’s flood of companies, large and small, raising cash dividends paid to their shareholders.
10 Financial Services Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Yield *
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