My Ultimate Sleep-Well-At-Night Dividend Portfolio For Retirees

Jun. 27, 2025 7:30 AM ET44 Comments

Summary

  • After countless requests, I built a retirement-friendly, all-weather portfolio, designed for income, inflation protection, and peace of mind.
  • Grounded in macro research, my model blends diversified dividend stocks, fixed income, and commodity-linked plays for long-term resilience.
  • This isn't about market timing but about building durable income with quality assets. I'll keep refining this model in future updates.
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Introduction

On June 20, I wrote an article covering my dividend pyramid strategy.

In this case, I built a model specifically focused on retirement investors, as all layers of my strategy/pyramid were geared toward elevated income with

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Leo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.

As a member of the iREIT®+HOYA Capital team, Leo aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable investment ideas, with a particular emphasis on dividend growth opportunities. Learn More.

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