The Pocket Change Portfolio (PCP) was first introduced on September 13, 2008 as a real money dividend income portfolio funded by the “pocket change” earned from my various online endeavors. Each month I report on the portfolio’s progress and update its holdings.
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Sat. Oct. 16, 2010
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Pocket Change Portfolio – September 2010 *
Wed. Jul. 21, 2010
classics, commentary
Where To Find Great Dividend Stocks *
In my dividend database, I track nearly 190 stocks in 19 different sectors. Generally, the characteristics of certain sectors tend to match those that dividend growth investors are looking for, thus their constituents are often make better dividend investments. In the case of the stocks I track, nearly half of them are in these three sectors:
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Wed. May. 5, 2010
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20 Dividend Stocks With A 20% Yield In 20 Years *
There are income investors and Dividend Growth investors. While the distinction is rather simple, it slips past many casual observers. Income investors are investing for maximum current income, while dividend growth investors are looking to maximize income over an extended period of time — usually sacrificing current income for potential greater future earnings.
Wed. Apr. 21, 2010
classics, commentary
How To Buy Dividend Stocks At The Bottom *
Everyone loves a deal and loves getting something at a rock bottom price. Dividend investors are no different. However, as long-term buy-and-hold investors, we aren’t known for our ability (or desire) to time the market and call the bottom. That’s not to say we can’t enjoy the benefits of buying at the bottom. So, how does a long-term buy-and-hold investor accomplish this?
Wed. Apr. 7, 2010
classics, commentary
Increasing Dividend Yield Part VI: Time *
This is the sixth and final installment in a multi-part series that looks at various options used by income investors to boost their yield while waiting for dividend growth to lift their portfolio’s overall yield-on-cost. Last week we looked at Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). This week we are looking at Time.
Fri. Feb. 12, 2010
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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.
Wed. Jan. 6, 2010
classics, commentary
8 Dividend Stocks Covering Their Dividend *
As we discussed last week, when selecting a dividend growth stock there is really only one factor that is important – sustainability. As dividend growth investors we are looking for stocks can continue to raise their dividends indefinitely into the future. One metric that provides an indication of a dividend’s sustainability is its payout ratio.
Sat. Dec. 12, 2009
progress
Progress Update – November 2009 *
Once again it is time for a goals/progress update. I am pleased to report that annualized dividend income rose in November, extending the streak to 9 months after February 2009′s decline. Since I began publicly tracking annualized dividend income in November 2007, it has increased in 23 of the last 24 months.
Wed. Dec. 9, 2009
classics, commentary
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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12 Industrial Strength Dividend Stocks *
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