Tag: Dividends
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Why Do You Invest?
Prompted by a *Wall Street Journal* article, I explain why I ignore S&P 500 comparisons and focus instead on reliable dividend income. Investing, for me, means owning profitable businesses that consistently share earnings. The real question isn’t beating an index, but choosing an investment approach aligned with your goals long-term.
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5 reliable dividend stocks paying over 4% right now
Here’s a look at five companies that currently offer dividend yields above 4 percent and that I believe have the financial strength, cash flow stability, and business durability to sustain and grow those dividends over time. These companies can provide consistent income that keeps pace with or exceed the rate of inflation, without relying on…
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Investing in only stocks until you die?
That’s the question asked by WSJ columnist Jason Zweig this Halloween. Scary scary stuff. I don’t know the answer and Mr. Zweig doesn’t pretend to either but he points out an interesting scenario. This scenario has to do with two people who retire three years apart, both with $1 million invested. Here’s how his scenario…
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September 2024 Portfolio Recap
September was an eventful month for Chasing the Yield. My annual income increased by $80, thanks to dividend boosts from Microsoft (MSFT) (up 11%), New Jersey Resources (NJR) (up 7.1%), and five other holdings. While there were no upgrades or downgrades in dividend safety, I closed our position in Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) and used…
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Dow Drops 2,000 Points? Yawn. Why My Dividend Income Strategy Has Me Sleeping Soundly
Over the last five days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 2,000 points, approximately a 2.6% decline. This is a significant drop. If you have an investing system or plan, these are the times that will test your resolve. This is why my system is dividend income investing. In dividend income investing, you’re not…
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September 2023 Recap
My annual income increased $25 as a result of dividend increases from Microsoft (+10%), NJR (+7.7%), and 5 other holdings. Meanwhile, there were changes to the Dividend Safety Scores of W. P. Carey, Smucker, and Walgreens. W.P. Carey Surprises With Plan to Exit All Office Properties; Dividend Could Be Reduced by Around 20%. Downgraded to…