4 Waste Management Stocks With High Growth Potential [View article]
I've been buying WM here and there for the last two years, between $28 and $31. I am on hold, hoping for the magical 5% level. It would indeed be nice.
Their payout ratio is currently a tad high (in the 60's) for my tastes, so my yield requirements have gone up a bit for this stock.
MLP Closed End Funds: Proceed With Caution [View article]
I'm very much a novice when it comes to MLP's, but might not AMJ, EEQ and KMR be better (safer) options for everyday investors? I would very much appreciate the opinions of those that are more experienced with MLP investing, specifically as it pertains to indirect MLP ownership.
5 Safe High-Yield Stocks For Your Retirement Portfolio [View article]
Good article..... thank you. Not to be nitpicking, but with regard to the Exxon/BP paragraph I assume you mean to say that the YIELD is 2.6 and 4.4. The "payout ratio" for these companies is a bit higher.
Is Buffett's Bank Of America Investment A Signal Of A Positive Future For U.S. Equities? Probably Not [View article]
I agree. I never saw any similarity between Warren and myself, except that if I could invest with a guaranteed return then I would do it too. Warren isn't investing, because that implies risk. I don't see a whole lot of downside for him in these deals. Mere mortals dare not follow.
Here's What Jim Cramer Didn't Mention About IRAs [View article]
Yup, I tend to agree. At one time I held MLP stock in my Roth. I received K-1 forms but had no tax issues to deal with. I finally chose to do away with them just to avoid potential complications. Love the tax free dividends but don't want the potential complications. I am giving serious consideration to KMR and EEQ though. I'm glad the article brought these to my attention.
6 Big Buys By Investor Donald Yacktman [View article]
Excellent..... thank you. Current hold PEP, PG and JNJ. I don't view any of them as screaming buys, but simply fair value. JNJ and PEP have already maxed out their allocation for us anyway.
I sold all our SYY at $32 and change because I thought it was ahead of itself. I had my buy back price set at $28. After considering the potential headwinds though, I'm going along with Tweed-Meister and dropping that down to $26.
Investors Find The Silver Lining And Buy Into Optimism [View article]
The problem is that Buffett is NOT betting on BAC stock. He doesn't have to care what happens to the stock price. He will make a boatload of money either way. His transaction has little to do with real people. In my mind, if you weren't anxious to buy this stock a month ago, there is no reason to buy it now. Nothing has changed.
Harleysville Group Inc.: Dividend Stock Analysis [View article]
HGIC represents about 4% of our portfolio so I won't take it higher. I am considering a partial sale but I'm not feeling any urgency. The payout ratio is indeed high and, it's in the financial industry. Not sure how much exposure I want to that, though I do love the dividend.
7 Strong Dividend Stocks For Dependable Income [View article]
Hi Tortoise: I currently own a small amount of PG, my last purchase being in January. I'm about ready to buy a little more. I'll probably pick up a few shares for my wife's account as well. It's still within my buy range though not exactly a screaming bargain. Can't seem to find many of those lately.
With regard to KMB, I'm still holding out before making any substantial purchases there. My buy price on that is $64 and it's currently at $67.
I'm looking forward to owning both of these stocks far into the future.
7 Strong Dividend Stocks For Dependable Income [View article]
Multiple decades of ownership. How nice. Wish I could say that. My wife and I are in our late 50's and have only recently begun investing in dividend stocks. Yes, they will provide a nice supplemental income stream a decade or two from now but I kick myself for not starting this process many years ago.
Dividend Stocks Vs. Dividend ETFs: Portfolio Performance Comparison [View article]
Depends on who you are and where you are in life. For a youngster with at least 20 years before retirement, some exposure to smallish companies makes sense. Going on the "offense" can be a really bad idea for someone who has worked their whole life to build a portfolio.
Defense makes more sense when you have a lot to protect.
Sell Gold and Buy These 6 Safe Haven Dividend Stocks Instead [View article]
Good companies no doubt. WRT Microsoft though, I can't get past my view that it is no longer a growth company. From that perspective, I can't consider it until it reaches at least a 3% yield. Considering their cash levels and revenues, I believe a substantial dividend hike is warranted.
12 High-Dividend, Low-Beta Stocks to Consider During a Down Market [View article]
Lots of options in regard to dividend income. My approach is to let it accumulate in my cash account until I'm ready to buy a new equity or add to an existing one. In general, I look for a minimum 3% yield. I won't buy or add to an equity that fails that standard. Norman Tweed likes 4%, which provides an even better safety cushion. Personally, I don't care for automatic reinvestment because it results in some purchases that I otherwise wouldn't make (low yield, etc).
I can't comment on the market's "gyrations" in general because I frankly have no clue where it will go. I just set my allocation to match my personal comfort level and let it ride. If an income stock is solid and keeps paying/raising the dividend, the stock price is not my primary focus.
4 Waste Management Stocks With High Growth Potential [View article]
Their payout ratio is currently a tad high (in the 60's) for my tastes, so my yield requirements have gone up a bit for this stock.
Here's What Jim Cramer Didn't Mention About IRAs [View article]
MLP Closed End Funds: Proceed With Caution [View article]
5 Safe High-Yield Stocks For Your Retirement Portfolio [View article]
Is Buffett's Bank Of America Investment A Signal Of A Positive Future For U.S. Equities? Probably Not [View article]
Here's What Jim Cramer Didn't Mention About IRAs [View article]
Here's What Jim Cramer Didn't Mention About IRAs [View article]
6 Big Buys By Investor Donald Yacktman [View article]
I sold all our SYY at $32 and change because I thought it was ahead of itself. I had my buy back price set at $28. After considering the potential headwinds though, I'm going along with Tweed-Meister and dropping that down to $26.
Investors Find The Silver Lining And Buy Into Optimism [View article]
Harleysville Group Inc.: Dividend Stock Analysis [View article]
7 Strong Dividend Stocks For Dependable Income [View article]
I currently own a small amount of PG, my last purchase being in January. I'm about ready to buy a little more. I'll probably pick up a few shares for my wife's account as well. It's still within my buy range though not exactly a screaming bargain. Can't seem to find many of those lately.
With regard to KMB, I'm still holding out before making any substantial purchases there. My buy price on that is $64 and it's currently at $67.
I'm looking forward to owning both of these stocks far into the future.
7 Strong Dividend Stocks For Dependable Income [View article]
Dividend Stocks Vs. Dividend ETFs: Portfolio Performance Comparison [View article]
Defense makes more sense when you have a lot to protect.
Sell Gold and Buy These 6 Safe Haven Dividend Stocks Instead [View article]
12 High-Dividend, Low-Beta Stocks to Consider During a Down Market [View article]
I can't comment on the market's "gyrations" in general because I frankly have no clue where it will go. I just set my allocation to match my personal comfort level and let it ride. If an income stock is solid and keeps paying/raising the dividend, the stock price is not my primary focus.