2024-04-10 11:43
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2024-03-27 20:13
As an investor, I am aware that I have a lot of blind spots. Someone with a glass half full outlook on life might say that I have a lot of room for improvement though.I do believe that succe… Read More
2024-03-25 06:00
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings. It also helps me identify companies for further research.I typical… Read More
2024-03-19 05:30
The Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index is designed to measure the performance of high-dividend-yielding stocks in the U.S. with a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundame… Read More
2024-03-18 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings but also identify companies for further research. I usu… Read More
2024-03-13 11:45
A pattern of steady dividend payments and dividend increases is only possible if a business can generate enough cashflows to support operations and expansion, while also generating torrents… Read More
2024-03-11 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process every week. This exercise helps me review the performance of existing holdings, and potentially identify companies fo… Read More
2024-03-04 09:00
As a shareholder, there are two ways to make profits from a stock. The first way is when you sell your stock for a gain, after it has increased above your purchase price. The downside i… Read More
2024-02-29 12:08
My retirement strategy is focused on living off dividends. Dividends are more stable, predictable and reliable than capital gains. Dividends also tend to increase faster than inflation over… Read More
2024-02-26 09:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings, but also potentially identify companies for further re… Read More
2024-02-21 09:00
Yield on Cost is a fascinating metric. It calculates the dividend yield based on the original cost at the time of purchase.Yield on cost is calculated by dividing the dividends received from… Read More
2024-02-18 22:14
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This process helps me review how the companies I own are doing. It also helps me identify companies for further rese… Read More
2024-02-14 11:21
The employer match is one of the
best features of workplace retirement accounts such as 401 (k) plans ( Pre-tax
and Roth). It’s a contribution from the employer into the employee workp… Read More
2024-02-12 09:00
There were 68 dividend increases in the past week. It looks like corporate boards are flush with cash, and consumer confidence is slowly rising. There is a record low unemployment, and the c… Read More
2024-02-05 12:40
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings, and review the dividend growth investing universe for… Read More
2024-01-29 09:00
I review the list of dividends increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings and potentially identify new companies for further research.Last w… Read More
2024-01-25 01:00
The S&P Dividend Aristocrats index tracks companies in the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for at least 25 years in a row. The index is equally weighted, a… Read More
2024-01-15 07:00
I review the list of dividend increases weekly, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps review existing holdings and potentially identify companies for further research.I typic… Read More
2024-01-07 03:21
I review the list of dividend increases each week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise help me to monitor existing holdings and identify companies for further research.Over the p… Read More
2024-01-04 13:43
A dividend champion is a company which has a 25 year record of annual dividend increases. There are only 145 such companies in the US today. I believe that becoming a dividend cham… Read More
2023-12-18 09:00
As part of my review process, I evaluate dividend increases every week. This process helps me to see how my portfolio holdings are doing. It also helps me to uncover and review new… Read More
2023-12-13 16:16
The Dividend Aristocrats Index underperformed S&P 500 between 1989 and 1999.
A $100 investment in the Dividend Aristocrats at the end of 1989 turned to $413.
A $100 investment in the S… Read More
2023-12-11 16:22
As part of my review process, I evaluate dividend increases every week. This process helps me to see how my portfolio holdings are doing. It also helps me to uncover and review new… Read More
2023-12-04 13:02
I review the listings of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me review existing holdings and also identify companies for further research.I f… Read More
2023-11-30 09:00
Investor returns are a function of:1. Dividends2. FCF/Share Growth3. Change in valuationsThe first two items drive the fundamental return for investors. The last item is the speculativ… Read More
2023-11-13 09:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my portfolio monitoring process. I leverage several of my dividend investing resources for this effort.I started by r… Read More
2023-11-09 09:00
Back in September 2023, Microsoft increased quarterly dividends by 10% to $0.75/share. This was the 19th year of consecutive annual dividend increases for this dividend achiever. This p… Read More
2023-11-06 11:36
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my portfolio monitoring process. I leverage several of my dividend investing resources for this effort.I started by r… Read More
2023-11-03 16:32
Microsoft (MSFT) and Altria (MO) grew Free Cash Flow/share at roughly the same rate between 2012 and 2022Each company has delivered different total returns since the end of 2012 however.Micr… Read More
2023-11-02 21:03
Realty Income $O stock has declined by 42% off the all-time-highs set in February 2020 of $82.23/shareIt's still above the pandemic lows of $36.80/share from March 2020. The share price is 3… Read More
2023-10-30 21:37
This morning, Realty Income (O) announced its intent to acquire Sprit Realty Capital (SRC) in an all-stock deal valued at $9.3 Billion. This deal is expected to be accretive to Realty Income… Read More
2023-10-25 21:34
At the end of 1999, S&P 500 index closed at 1469.25 pointsBy the end of 2012, S&P 500 index closed at 1426.19 pointsThe price of US Equities went nowhere for 12 years. Investors also… Read More
2023-10-23 08:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. This exercise helps me monitor the progress of existing holdings. It also helps me identify co… Read More
2023-10-19 08:00
The goal of my investing from the beginning has been to build up my portfolio to the point where portfolio distributions can cover my expenses. That would provide the freedom to own my time… Read More
2023-10-12 08:00
The ultimate goals of everyone reading this site
is to retire wealthy and to stay retired. Financial independence provides flexibility, freedom and a lot of
options in life for you… Read More
2023-10-09 11:27
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This is one of the exercises I use that helps me to monitor existing holdings and potentially uncover new companies… Read More
2023-10-05 08:00
Theodore R. Johnson never made more than $14,000 a year, but he invested wisely so wisely that he made $70 million by the time he was 90 in 1991.He donated a large portion of his fortune for… Read More
2023-10-02 08:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. This exercise helps me to monitor existing holdings and also identify companies for further research.Div… Read More
2023-09-25 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases each week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings and potentially identify companies for further research… Read More
2023-09-21 08:00
I am a big fan of Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha. His letters to shareholders are an excellent resource for students of value investing. I've studied his strategy, investments and his w… Read More
2023-09-14 08:00
My investment philosophy is centered around buying quality dividend growth companies at an attractive valuation. I have discussed the importance of having a disciplined approach when it come… Read More
2023-09-10 14:30
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings and uncover candidates for further research. Monitoring dividend in… Read More
2023-09-06 08:00
There comes a time in the life of every investor, where one of their holdings experiences troubles of some sort. It doesn’t matter how much research you did upfront, you will have thos… Read More
2023-08-28 14:33
Dividend growth investing is a simple but effective strategy. It is widely misunderstood too.As a Dividend Growth Investor, I look for companies with a long history of annual dividend increa… Read More
2023-08-24 08:00
I obtained the list of Dividend Aristocrats for 2013 and created a test. There were 54 companies on the dividend aristocrats list as of the end of 2012. This is a list that was available for… Read More
2023-08-15 18:26
Berkshire Hathaway is the holding company of super-investor Warren Buffett. He transformed a struggling textile mill into a conglomerate with a significant portfolio of equites and si… Read More
2023-08-14 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. I use this exercise to review existing holdings, and also to potentially identify companies for further research.The… Read More
2023-08-07 08:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. This exercise helps me monitor existing investments and potentially identify hidden gems for further res… Read More
2023-07-31 11:00
I review the list of dividend increases each week as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me check out new companies for further research. It also helps me to monitor existing… Read More
2023-07-27 08:00
As part of my research, I ran a screen on the Divided Growth Investor Universe.I looked for companies, which have:1) Increased dividends for at least 25 years in a row2) Consistently managed… Read More
2023-07-23 21:52
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I am able to monitor companies I own and those I may be considering owning at the right price… Read More
2023-07-05 08:00
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) provides advertising and marketing services worldwide. It operates in three segments: Media, Data & Engagement Solutions, Integrated Advert… Read More
2023-06-26 08:00
The Kroger Co. (KR) operates as a retailer in the United States. The company operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouse stores. Kroger is… Read More
2023-06-18 14:23
I review the list of dividend increases each week, as part of my monitoring process. I follow this process in order to monitor existing investments and to potentially identify companies for… Read More
2023-06-12 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps in monitoring existing positions and potentially identify companies for further research.Over th… Read More
2023-06-01 08:00
Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) operates as a diversified manufacturer of engineered products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, and internati… Read More
2023-05-24 10:17
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) engages in the regulated
natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United
States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pip… Read More
2023-05-07 15:07
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases… Read More
2023-05-04 08:00
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) provides payroll, human resource (HR), retirement, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States and Germany. The company is a dividen… Read More
2023-05-01 08:00
I review the list of dividend increases each week, as part of my monitoring process. There were 39 companies that increased dividends over the past week.I reviewed the list and included the… Read More
2023-04-26 20:44
The goal of this website is to inspire readers to identify their goals and objectives, and then create a process to achieve them. I shared this article with readers of my Dividend Growth Inv… Read More
2023-04-19 02:18
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide. T… Read More
2023-04-17 12:41
As part of my review process, I monitor dividend increases every week. I compile the list each week, but focus my attention on companies with a ten year track record of annual dividend incre… Read More
2023-04-14 08:00
I recently came upon an interesting study from investment manager Blackrock. They analyzed the total returns for different categories of companies in the S&P 500, based on their dividend… Read More
2023-04-12 18:44
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby… Read More
2023-04-03 06:00
The Dividend Aristocrats List includes S&P 500 companies that have managed to increase annual dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. This is not a small accomplishment, as less tha… Read More
2023-03-30 08:00
Moody's has included a list of companies that have increase annual dividends for at least the past ten consecutive years since 1979. They call these companies dividend achievers. Each year… Read More
2023-03-21 08:00
The Dividend Aristocrats List includes S&P 500 companies which have managed to increase annual dividends for at least 25 years in a row. This is not a small achievement, which is wh… Read More
2023-03-18 16:24
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings. It also helps me identify companies for further research.I typical… Read More
2023-03-15 15:05
I wanted to present some general discussion about fixed income securities. I will then present the companies I invested in this week, followed by a detailed review of each at the end of the… Read More
2023-03-14 00:09
Plenty of ink has been spilled over FDIC Insurance Limits this weekend being only $250,000.But as an equity investor, are you aware that you are protected from Broker failure under SIPC for… Read More
2023-03-12 17:53
As a dividend growth investor, I look for solid companies to invest my hard earned money in. I look for companies that can grow earnings, and afford to raise dividends regularly… Read More
2023-03-04 13:32
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. This is helpful as a method to observe recent developments in companies I own. This process i… Read More
2023-02-26 14:43
I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This process helps me review how the companies I own are doing. It also helps me identify companies for further rese… Read More
2023-02-22 01:43
Successful people identify their goals, break them down into small actionable steps, and take action towards achieving them.Unsuccessful people identify their goals, get discouraged and give… Read More
2023-02-19 00:43
Dividend growth investing involves the selection of companies based on a set of criteria such as valuation, strong brands, strong competitive advantages and long histories of annual div… Read More
2023-02-12 14:42
As part of my monitoring process, I monitor dividend increases each month. This helps me monitor existing holdings, and also to identify companies for further research.I usually focus my att… Read More
2023-02-05 22:47
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing holdings, and review the dividend growth investing universe for… Read More
2023-02-02 19:15
Essex Property Trust, Inc (ESS) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in California an… Read More
2023-01-29 23:13
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every single week. This process helps me to identify patterns, and find out more about companies that regularly rais… Read More
2023-01-25 03:15
The S&P Dividend Aristocrats index tracks companies in the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for at least 25 years in a row. The index is equally weigh… Read More
2023-01-23 09:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to review existing holdings, and to identify companies for further research. I tend… Read More
2023-01-20 12:00
Peter Lynch is probably one of the best-known stock pickers of our time and certainly among the most successful. He was portfolio manager of Fidelity Investments' Magellan Fund for 13 years… Read More
2023-01-19 20:45
Today marks the 15th birthday of the Dividend Growth Investor blog. It is unreal that I have managed to keep this up for 15 years in a row. There have been more than 2,000 articles &hell…Read More
2023-01-16 11:50
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me review existing holdings, and also potentially identify companies for further res… Read More
2023-01-11 09:00
The year 2022 was a good one for dividends. "Dividend payments continue at record levels. The strength of the increases has declined, as concerns over interest rates, inflation and slow… Read More
2023-01-09 09:00
As part of my review process, I monitor the list of dividend increases every week. This exercise helps me monitor existing positions, but also identify newer companies for further research.I… Read More
2023-01-04 13:03
A dividend champion is a company which has a 25 year record of annual dividend increases. There are only 139 such companies in the US today. I believe that becoming a dividend cham… Read More
2023-01-04 12:00
A dividend king is a company that has managed to increase dividends to shareholders for at least 50 years in a row.There are only 45 such companies in the US, and perhaps a couple more… Read More
2023-01-01 14:50
Charlie Munger is Warren Buffett’s business partner at Berkshire Hathaway. He is a successful lawyer, and investor, who was instrumental in helping Warren expand his inv… Read More
2022-12-28 15:35
The Dividend Aristocrats Index is a list of S&P 500 companies that have managed to increase dividends for at least 25 years in a row. It is an elite group of quality companies which have… Read More
2022-12-27 11:27
The Dow Jones Industrials Average Index was launched in 1896 with 12 companies. It has tracked the performance of leading US companies for over 125 years.In 1916 it increased to 20 stocks an… Read More
2022-12-14 09:00
One of my favorite investing activities is testing various ideas and then crunching numbers. I spend quite a lot of time thinking about investing from various angles.I recently tested whethe… Read More
2022-12-10 17:18
As part of my review process, I evaluate dividend increases every week. This process helps me to see how my portfolio holdings are doing. It also helps me to uncover and review new… Read More
2022-12-05 09:00
A dividend increase shows a commitment to enhancing total shareholder returns through both strong business performance and returning cash to shareholders.It is a testament to a diligent capi… Read More
2022-11-26 17:18
There were several companies over the past week which announced their intent to raise dividends to shareholders. It is always great to see companies that are able to extend their long streak… Read More
2022-11-20 17:36
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my review process. I focus my attention on companies that raised dividends in the current week, and have at least a ten-y… Read More
2022-11-16 18:40
The S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index includes the S&P 500 companies that have managed to increase annual dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. It is an elite list of qualit… Read More
2022-11-14 14:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This helps me in my review of existing positions and in uncovering potential companies for future resear… Read More
2022-11-07 09:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my portfolio monitoring process. I leverage several of my dividend investing resources for this effort.I started by r… Read More
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