The Dividend Fab Four - 30% Of My Portfolio, 100% Conviction

Jul. 14, 2025 7:30 AM ET, , , 24 Comments

Summary

  • I'm zooming in on four core holdings, about a third of my portfolio, to explain why I'm betting big and staying patient through short-term noise.
  • These stocks offer a mix of secular and cyclical growth, pricing power, and rising moats. They aren't high yielders, but I believe they'll outperform.
  • My concentrated portfolio is volatile by design, but I'm in it for long-term alpha. I see dip-buying opportunities in some and strong hold cases in others.
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Introduction

On July 3, I wrote an article titled "My Biggest Moves Ever: Why I Just Flipped My Dividend Portfolio On Its Head." In that article, I discussed two things:

  • I explained I had to sell some stocks

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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.

Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TPL, LB, FIX, ODFL, GE, UNP, CP either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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