In a world full of high-yield traps and low-yield growth names, it can feel like you’re always sacrificing one part of your portfolio to strengthen another. Should you take the 5.5% yield that might not grow? Or stick with a 1.2% yielder that hikes 10% annually? Fortunately, there’s a middle ground: balanced dividend growers. These are companies with yields ranging between 2% and 5%—enough to satisfy income needs, while also offering sustainable dividend growth backed by earnings and …
These Stocks are Down 20%+… Buy More or Sell? [Podcast]
What should you do when a stock you own is down 20%, 30%, or even 40%? We review major names like UnitedHealth and six others that are currently in the red. But instead of reacting emotionally, Mike shares a clear, practical decision-making framework. Whether you're holding long-time favorites or recent disappointments, decide if it's time to sell, wait, or buy more. Not Sure What to Buy—or When? Whether you’re sitting on cash or staring at a portfolio that needs a refresh, the DSR …
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Roadmap to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio from Scratch (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Starting fresh with a new portfolio can be one of the most exciting—and intimidating—moments in your investing journey. You’ve got a lump sum of cash. You know you want to build something smart with it. And you’re drawn to dividend growth investing for all the right reasons: predictable income, long-term compounding, and the peace of mind that comes from owning quality businesses. But then the questions start stacking up. How many stocks should I own? Which sectors do I need? Should I invest …
REITs Under Pressure – How to Invest Wisely in Real Estate Stocks: A Guide [Podcast]
Mike and Vero demystify real estate investment trusts (REITs), exploring how they work, where they’re struggling, and which ones still make sense in a dividend growth portfolio. Learn how to analyze REITs using the right metrics, spot red flags, and know if they belong in your portfolio at all. Build Your Portfolio with Clarity and Confidence Download the free DSR Investment Roadmap and get a step-by-step plan to invest with purpose. What you want is simple: you know where you started …
Navigating REITs in a World of Uncertainty — with Daniel Foch from The Canadian Real Estate Investor [Podcast]
Daniel Foch isn't just another real estate voice—he’s in the trenches of the Canadian property market every day. We welcome the co-host of The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast to share real-world insights on REITs, direct real estate investing, AI integration in the industry, and the outlook for 2025 and beyond. With experience across development, brokerage, and investment analysis, Daniel helps us understand which REITs have real long-term potential and why investors need to think like …
Big Beautiful (Bill) Noise, Same Strategy–May Dividend Income Report
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and drove to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage my pension account held at the National Bank. I’ve built this portfolio publicly since 2017 to make a real-life case study. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. In August 2017, …
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