
Preferred Shares for Dividends: a Smart Income Play or a Hidden Income Trap?
- Dividend Investor
- June 7, 2025
Investing in companies that pay dividends can be an attractive strategy for passive income. But high dividend yields can be a warning sign of financial distress, so you need to understand what to look for. Relying solely on historical dividend yields can also be misleading. Learn how to evaluate the sustainability of a company’s dividend […]
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Living Off a Portfolio: Dividends vs Selling Shares
- Dividend Investor
- May 31, 2025
Invest in companies with consistent dividend payments and growth. Those with regular dividend increases have historically outperformed their peers. You can find a company’s dividend yield on many financial websites and online broker sites. Keep in mind, however, that a high yield may be a sign of a dividend trap or of a company not […]
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Dividends to the Moon- New Record this Week!
- Dividend Investor
- May 24, 2025
Passive income investing dividend is when companies pay a regular cash payment to investors. It’s important to remember that these payments aren’t a guarantee and can be cut at any time. Rather than chasing high yields, look for reliable American companies that have increased their dividend consistently over decades. These are called “dividend aristocrats”.
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Why Dividends Matter More Than You Think
- Dividend Investor
- May 17, 2025
Passive income investing dividend can be a valuable component of an overall investment strategy. But it’s important to never prioritize yield at the expense of total return. Investors should look for consistently profitable companies with history of raising their dividends. This will help avoid the dangers of high-yielding stocks that are prone to price declines.
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Population Declining- Why Dividend Stocks Should Soar!
- Dividend Investor
- May 10, 2025
Investing in dividend stocks can help you build wealth over time and lower your risk exposure. However, market sentiment can affect price trends and dividend stocks’ after-tax returns. Look for companies that pay consistently and raise their payouts regularly. But beware of yields that seem too good to be true: they may signal financial distress.
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How Dividends Can Help You Grow Wealth and Beat Inequality
- Dividend Investor
- May 3, 2025
A high dividend payout can signal that a company is in financial trouble. And a portfolio that prioritizes yield can lack proper diversification and generate total returns that drift from the market. Whether you choose individual stocks, ETFs or mutual funds, reliability trumps big, unsustainable-looking dividend increases. Look for a track record of stable or […]
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How to Value a Stock or Company using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
- Dividend Investor
- April 19, 2025
Dividend investing is a simple, set-it-and-forget-it strategy that can help you reach your financial goals a bit more quickly. But dividends can also be a sign of trouble and you should always consider a company’s history, financial profile, and industry position when choosing income generating stocks.
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Tariffs: 1, Dividend Portfolio: 0
- Dividend Investor
- April 12, 2025
The ideal dividend investing strategy varies by investor, depending on personal financial goals and risk tolerance. But there are a few key metrics that can help investors identify a good dividend stock and avoid red flags. Look for reliable, steady dividend growth rates. Unlike big, unsustainable-looking yields, these signals indicate a company’s ability to sustain […]
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What I LOVE about DIVIDENDS
- Dividend Investor
- April 5, 2025
Passive income investing dividend involves buying shares of companies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds that pay dividends. Investors should focus on reliability rather than high yields, which can be illusory, and seek companies that have a consistent track record of increasing their dividend payouts over time.
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Dividend YouTubers Who Lie
- Dividend Investor
- March 29, 2025
In addition to yield, consider a company’s dividend growth history. Companies that consistently increase their dividends may signal financial stability and a commitment to shareholders. Beware of companies with high, unsustainable-looking yields. They could be warning signs of trouble, such as declining earnings or financial distress.
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