Readers of this space know that the primary focus of my income portfolio is to create ever-increasing income by investing in dividend growth securities. This means that often I will choose a lower yielding security with better dividend growth prospects over a higher yielding security. However, as one that values diversity, I also invest in some high yield securities. Here are some of the better performers, along with my life-to-date return:
Wed. Feb. 10, 2010
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Five High-Yield Positive Return Investments
Wed. Dec. 9, 2009
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3 Styles Of Sucessful Dividend Investing
There are certainly many ways to categorize the different styles of investing in dividend stocks, including yield, risk, growth, etc. An investment strategy based on any of these could be successful, if implemented within the framework well-crafted plan. Over the years, I have found that most dividend investing styles fall into one of the three major categories listed below:
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Progress Update – October 2009
Once again it is time for a goals/progress update. I am pleased to report that annualized dividend income rose in October, extending the streak to 8 months after February 2009’s decline. Since I began publicly tracking annualized dividend income in November 2007, it has increased in 22 of the last 23 months.
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High-Yield Dividend Stocks: A Safer Approach
When people learn that I am an income investor, the reaction is often a desire to discuss high-yield investments. The uninitiated commonly confuse income investing with high-yield investing. The two are not the same.
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Wed. Sep. 23, 2009
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High Yield, High Risk Dividend Stocks
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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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Stock Analysis: Realty Income Corp (O)
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net November 24, 2008.
Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Realty Income Corp (O). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Realty Income Corporation engages in the acquisition and ownership of commercial retail real estate properties in United States.
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