Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
I'm going to make it unanimous.
Lighten up, SethM!
The article was satirical and ironic, not to be taken literally, but with an underlying point. Did you miss that? All of the other 54 comments seem to have "gotten it".
ConocoPhillips: How Safe Are The Juicy Dividends? [View article]
vm,
Please................... This is an investment forum. Take it to the Greenpeace or Sierra Club sites.
Oh, BTW. Do you have electricity? Do you drive a car? Do you have running water? Do you heat and cool your home? Yes? Well, then you're using services which are either fully or partially fueled by oil (or maybe even coal!) and are as "socially irresponsible" as the rest of us greedy capitalist pigs.
Go pitch a tent in a field and then come back and lecture us.
The Wisdom of (Our) Crowds: Hudson City Bancorp Dividend Cut [View article]
shadowgal,
I'm long on HCBK and I feel the same way. A 3.3% payout is still not too shabby and I'm inclined to buy more if the stock drops some more. I feel pretty confident about their long term prospects and think they acted correctly and prudently on this whole issue with the Feds and the aftermath.
Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
I certainly enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek tone of the article and also the lack of obtuse technobabble data. The pertinent stuff was straight and to the point.
Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
ABT seems to slither through their litigation relatively unscathed. And, they've got a new dissolvable stent which just won regulatory approval in Europe. Finally, they're not facing the steady stream of recalled products a la JNJ.
I was pessimistic about them six months ago, but feel much better recently. So, I think I'll hang on and buy more on dips, enjoying the dividend in the meantime.
Mortgage REITs (MORT) catch the eye of D.C., with the Financial Stability Oversight Council reportedly set to cite the industry as a potential source of market vulnerability. The companies have seen assets quadruple to over $400B since 2009, but Annaly (NLY) CEO Wellington Denahan notes their capital bases have risen as well. A Two Harbors (TWO) presentation (page 8) shows mREITs are relatively small players in the MBS market. Maybe the Fed and the GSEs just don't like the competition. Annaly and American Capital (AGNC) are the 2 biggest mREITs, with Two Harbors a distant 3rd. [View news story]
Could It Be That I'm Smarter Than My Broker? [View article]
Spouse worked for a large "full service" brokerage for 15 years until she was "retired" a couple of years ago. "Financial Advisors" (aka stockbrokers) really don't know all that much, except what their firm is pimping on that particular day. Plus, most of them aren't around that much--they let the grunts do all the work.
If anyone thinks that these people have anyone's best interests at heart except for their own, they're delusional. Unless you have seven figures to invest, you're just another paycheck to them. Letting them manage your account is like giving robbers a key to your house.
What drives me crazy is even knowing that, said spouse continues do deal with these people because she's "comfortable" with them. Now that she's no longer employed, she pays $100/trade commission. I'm paying $7 and griping about that!
Bottom line, nobody's gonna look after you like you, especially when it comes to money.
If You Like Southern Company, You'll Love Wisconsin Energy [View article]
I wouldn't invest in any public utility in the People's Republics of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington, Oregon or California, plus a few others. Too much regulatory pressure and left wing activism.
Indeed this election is crucial, even more so as to who controls Congress. The Chief Executive can't accomplish his agenda without a willing and compliant House and Senate. Of course a pro-business clean sweep would be ideal, but maybe not achievable.
Dividend Boosts Keep Getting Bigger but Dividend Stocks Are Snoozing. Reason to Worry? [View article]
clam,
I agree with your theory because it makes sense.
With the exception of O, these are huge cap companies who are not very nimble. By definition, moves (up and down) are going to be subdued.
O is a conservative REIT which is a anachronism, I know. But they really are a good steward of their investors' bux. They don't take huge chances which stifles their upside somewhat. If you want excitement and drama, try AIV or one of the other apartment REITs.
The Truth About The Impact Of Dividend Reinvesting [View article]
Too bad you attract so few comments to your articles.
I think I contracted Carpal Tunnel Syndrome scrolling to the bottom of this thread!
And, I was going to make a very pithy contribution, but forgot what it was by the time I got here.
Who's Really Ignoring 47% Of Americans Today? [View article]
You and the usual left wing suspects have certainly come out of the woodwork on this one.
Republicans think compromise is a dirty word??!! Obama's version of compromise is "do it my way or else".
My fault for even reading this article and thread.......
Enough Money To Not Worry [View article]
Sure, what's not to like? High crime, anti-American government, confiscatory policies, etc. We can stay home and get all those things.
Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
Lighten up, SethM!
The article was satirical and ironic, not to be taken literally, but with an underlying point. Did you miss that? All of the other 54 comments seem to have "gotten it".
ConocoPhillips: How Safe Are The Juicy Dividends? [View article]
Please................... This is an investment forum. Take it to the Greenpeace or Sierra Club sites.
Oh, BTW. Do you have electricity? Do you drive a car? Do you have running water? Do you heat and cool your home? Yes? Well, then you're using services which are either fully or partially fueled by oil (or maybe even coal!) and are as "socially irresponsible" as the rest of us greedy capitalist pigs.
Go pitch a tent in a field and then come back and lecture us.
Annaly's Monster 13.2% Yield Is Safe For Now [View article]
The Wisdom of (Our) Crowds: Hudson City Bancorp Dividend Cut [View article]
I'm long on HCBK and I feel the same way. A 3.3% payout is still not too shabby and I'm inclined to buy more if the stock drops some more. I feel pretty confident about their long term prospects and think they acted correctly and prudently on this whole issue with the Feds and the aftermath.
Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
Great article!
Here's Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil (And 7 Good Examples Worth Considering) [View article]
I was pessimistic about them six months ago, but feel much better recently. So, I think I'll hang on and buy more on dips, enjoying the dividend in the meantime.
Mortgage REITs (MORT) catch the eye of D.C., with the Financial Stability Oversight Council reportedly set to cite the industry as a potential source of market vulnerability. The companies have seen assets quadruple to over $400B since 2009, but Annaly (NLY) CEO Wellington Denahan notes their capital bases have risen as well. A Two Harbors (TWO) presentation (page 8) shows mREITs are relatively small players in the MBS market. Maybe the Fed and the GSEs just don't like the competition. Annaly and American Capital (AGNC) are the 2 biggest mREITs, with Two Harbors a distant 3rd. [View news story]
Exelon Cuts Dividend, Market Yawns [View article]
Mismanagement here for decades continues.
Could It Be That I'm Smarter Than My Broker? [View article]
If anyone thinks that these people have anyone's best interests at heart except for their own, they're delusional. Unless you have seven figures to invest, you're just another paycheck to them. Letting them manage your account is like giving robbers a key to your house.
What drives me crazy is even knowing that, said spouse continues do deal with these people because she's "comfortable" with them. Now that she's no longer employed, she pays $100/trade commission. I'm paying $7 and griping about that!
Bottom line, nobody's gonna look after you like you, especially when it comes to money.
If You Like Southern Company, You'll Love Wisconsin Energy [View article]
mREITs: Golden Era Or Dark Age? [View article]
Indeed this election is crucial, even more so as to who controls Congress. The Chief Executive can't accomplish his agenda without a willing and compliant House and Senate. Of course a pro-business clean sweep would be ideal, but maybe not achievable.
Dividend Boosts Keep Getting Bigger but Dividend Stocks Are Snoozing. Reason to Worry? [View article]
I agree with your theory because it makes sense.
With the exception of O, these are huge cap companies who are not very nimble. By definition, moves (up and down) are going to be subdued.
O is a conservative REIT which is a anachronism, I know. But they really are a good steward of their investors' bux. They don't take huge chances which stifles their upside somewhat. If you want excitement and drama, try AIV or one of the other apartment REITs.