In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer, representing the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results on those investments. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show my readers that it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during all market conditions. Some months we might appear to underperform, but you must trust the process over the long term to evaluate our …
No Dividend Growth: Keep or Sell? [Podcast]
Can a dividend growth investor keep non-growing dividend stocks? We always insist on dividend growth, but what happens if your holding shows no more: should you keep or sell? Mike has built a 5-rule decision process to help investors who find themselves in such a case. Today, we put these rules to the test with concrete examples: GNTX, BPF.UN.TO, DIS, CAE, RCI.A.TO, D, SYZ.TO. Download the Dividend Rock Star List! This safe list includes a positive dividend triangle, PRO rating and Dividend …
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Why Should You Be a Dividend Growth Investor and Nothing Else [Podcast]
Why would you want to become a Dividend Growth Investor? While it's not the only route to a stress-free retirement, dividend growth investing is a good one. Today, we preach to the converted or give you the episode you need to forward to your friends who doubt your strategy! Here are the 5 most important reasons to be a dividend growth investor. You'll Learn The first reason and probably one that attracts many investors is to generate good returns. But how is Dividend Growth Investing …
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What You Need to Know About Canoe [Podcast]
Canoe Income Fund (EIT.UN.TO) is a Canadian closed-end investment trust that looks like the perfect income product for retirees. Yet, the fund is so complex that we needed a full episode to demystify it. Here's all you must know about this 9% yielder! Here's the complete Canoe Income Fund analysis You'll Learn Canoe is one of the largest closed-end investment funds in Canada. It has a fixed number of shares and has been created to take your money, manage it, and distribute juicy monthly …
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High-Yield Stock Battle [Podcast]
Finding quality stocks yielding over 5% is not that simple! Yet, many retirees or income-seeking investors are looking for them. We’ve decided to help them out with a stock battle! For each pick, Mike will discuss why he likes it and Vero will challenge him with another similar idea! Who wins? Let us know in the comments! Download the Dividend Rock Star List! This safe list includes a positive dividend triangle, PRO rating and Dividend Safety scores, payout and PE ratios, dividend yield, the …
Are You Allowed to Speculate in a Dividend Portfolio? [Podcast]
After over a decade of double-digit returns, many companies saw their stock price drop this year. Added to inflation and interest uncertainties, it seems complicated to find safe buying opportunities. Should you still take some risks? Should you speculate in a dividend portfolio? Do not miss our next webinar on Most Popular Stocks - Best Protection and Total Return. Register now to attend the live session or to watch at your convenience! You'll Learn Each sector plays a different …
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