All investors share a goal. Making profit. How do you know when to cash in on your winners? A stock is up 20%-50%-75%. Will it keep going up? Is it about to crash? You feel you should sell, but you like that stock… Selling winners isn’t easy. Some put a limit on the stock price gain, for example, when they’re up 50% they sell the position. As a dividend growth investor, I choose stocks I want to keep for a long time, not for a quick buck. When you hold on to solid holdings for a long …
Weak Dividend Triangle = Sell? [Podcast]
It’s easy to understand a positive dividend triangle, but how to explain a weak one? This episode was inspired by a webinar attendee who asked what to do with a Dividend Triangle showing a negative EPS. Should you sell on downward trends, red flags, and suspicious numbers? Let's find answers! Don't Miss Tomorrow's Webinar on Investing at All-Time High Market! Click to Save Your Spot! You'll Learn We can’t start this episode without a reminder of what is the dividend triangle, which is …
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4 Tools to Buy and Sell With No Regrets [Podcast]
You're not alone. Among the thousands of investors we talk with yearly, the main struggle remains how or when to buy and sell. So today, we’ll share four tools (and a bonus!) to do it without regrets! You'll Learn While we’ll use some Dividend Stocks Rock tools, investors can find free alternatives or build their own. Mike did exactly this when creating his membership website. A stock screener is the first tool that can ease your buy-and-sell struggle. What should a good stock screener …
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Why Not Simply Invest in ETFs?
This question comes up often. Why not simply invest in ETFs? After all, they offer instant diversification and convenience. However, as a firm believer in the power of dividend growth investing, I stay away from ETFs, and I’ll explain why. See some of our dividend stock selection for 2024, download our Top Stocks booklet now! I truly believe there are multiple ways for investors to be successful on the market. Investing in ETFs is a perfectly valid strategy that has serious advantages over …
Successful Growth by Acquisition
Successful growth by acquisition makes a company grow much faster than it otherwise would. Increased revenue, higher margins and yes, sustained high dividend growth! A look at companies that thrive using this strategy. The strategy is simple: to speed up company growth, build up cash and buy other companies. Get rid of some competition and increase market share, expand in complementary products and markets, and benefit from the resources and expertise of the acquired companies, and the …
Joys and Jitters of Growth by Acquisition
In business, growth by acquisition is like the cool kid at the table - it's flashy, ambitious, and enjoys an elevated status. However, investors beware of the upsides and downsides of this strategy. I always say that offense is the best defense. For that reason, I like growth by acquisition companies. I am cautious however, because the advantages of this strategy come with risks, and not acquisitions are successful. Joys of growth by acquisition First the upsides. Picture this: a company …
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