In the southern U.S. where I live, there has been some controversy over harvesting forests of hardwoods and reseeding them with pines. Growing hardwoods is very similar to investing in dividend stocks. What you plant or invest in today will not yield much for years to come. That is not to say progress is not seen. It is just slow and deliberate. To grow hardwoods it takes great foresight and commitment to the process. The small investments we make in quality dividend stocks each month won’t yield large payments in the near-term. It will take time for the payments to grow and compound, but they will.
Fri. Oct. 29, 2010
commentary
16 Dividend Stocks Growing Future Yield *
Fri. Aug. 13, 2010
commentary
16 Confident and Secure Companies Boosting Dividends *
Are you confident and secure in your investing process? It appears many people are not, including the famed Canadian dividend investor Derek Foster who sold all his investments and friends/family who jump in and out of the market. I believe that most investors will lose money in the stock market over their lifetime. It is not that the market is a bad place to invest your money, but left unchecked the psychology of the market will lead you to do just the opposite of what you should to be doing. We must follow a process we are 100% confident in. Doubt is the gateway to destructive behavior. For me, dividend growth investing is what I am confident and secure in.
Fri. Sep. 11, 2009
commentary
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.
Tue. Mar. 3, 2009
analysis
Parker Hannifin Corp (PH) Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net February 23, 2009.
Company Description: Parker-Hannifin Corp is a global maker of industrial pumps, valves and hydraulics. Its products are used in everything from jet engines to trucks and autos and utility turbines.
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Wed. Feb. 18, 2009
classics, commentary
Ten Dividend Stocks With 50+ Years of Consecutive Increases *
In every field there are winners and there are champions. The difference is subtle, but very real. A champion is driven for success and will not let anything stand in its way. Some dividend stocks can be classified as champions. Not surprisingly, I went to the Dividend Champions list to find these ten dividend stocks that stand alone with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases. They are presented here in descending rank:
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Sat. Aug. 23, 2008
commentary
Dividend Stocks In the News: August 23, 2008 *
You can’t spend earnings. At first glance, this probably seems like an odd statement, possibly even incorrect. However, it is not only correct, but an important investing axiom for any type of investor. Let me explain. Earnings are that which is derived from the exchange of a product, service or other, less associated expenses. Ultimately, it is our desire that earnings are converted to something that can be spent, such as cash. Cash flow is what ultimately drives the value of any financial asset.
Mon. Oct. 1, 2007
data
Parker Hannifin Corp (PH)
Description: Parker Hannifin Corp is a member of the S&P 500 and a member of the Broad Dividend Achievers™ Index. The company is a global maker of industrial pumps, valves and hydraulics. Its products are used in everything from jet engines to trucks and autos and utility turbines.
28 Dividend Stocks Acting Like a Money Machine *
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