As a long-term buy-and-hold investor, most of my evaluation efforts are aimed at determining when to buy a stock. Sometimes it is necessary to sell a stock and we need to be equally adept at identifying those times. I have stated on numerous occasions that I have one hard and fast sell rule for my individual dividend stocks: When an individual stock held as a dividend investment lowers its dividend, immediately sell it. However, there are other times it makes sense to sell. Consider these:
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Wed. Aug. 25, 2010
classics, commentary
When To Sell A Dividend Stock *
Wed. Aug. 18, 2010
classics, commentary
My Top 6 Performing Dividend Stocks Just Might Surprise You *
As I have stated many times, my goal is to create an ever growing income stream from dividend stocks. Secondarily, it is my desire to beat the S&P 500 over time. With that said, I rarely look at the capital performance of individual stocks. However, I recently sorted my portfolio by Total Gain % (total gain/basis) and was mildly surprised at the top performers.
Wed. Jul. 8, 2009
classics, commentary
12 Dividend Stocks With A 5-Star Strong Buy Rating *
Over the last several weeks I have alluded to the fact that my stock analysis model was going through a major overhaul. Last week I put put the last piece of the puzzle in and began using the new model with the United Technologies Corp. (UTX) dividend stock analysis.
Wed. Jul. 1, 2009
classics, commentary
Four Stocks With Strong Dividend Growth Metrics *
When evaluating a company as a potential income investment you look at its calculated fair value, ability to generate cash, debt position and the net present value of its dividend stream compared alternative “safe” investments.
Wed. May. 20, 2009
commentary
Ten Dividend Stocks Beating The S&P 500 *
So far in 2009, the Dividend Aristocrats have under-performed the S&P 500. However there are several dividend stocks that have done quite well and beat the S&P 500 index, and some of those companies just might surprise you!
Tue. Apr. 7, 2009
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!
Mon. Mar. 9, 2009
analysis
Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net March 2, 2009.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Automatic Data Processing Inc. is one of the world’s largest independent computing services companies, provides a broad range of data processing services.
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Mon. Feb. 16, 2009
analysis
Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net February 9, 2009.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Paychex Inc (PAYX). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Paychex, Inc. provides payroll and integrated human resource and employee benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States.
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Tue. Nov. 18, 2008
process
Measuring Dividend Stocks Investment Risk Profile *
As part of defining your investing process, don’t forget to spend some time understanding risk. Seasoned investors will tell you that you should know your risk profile before starting to invest. There are several tools available on the web to help you gauge your risk profile. Here are a few:
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List of 195 Dividend Stocks Every Income Investor Should Know About *
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