Dividends

  • Is Clicks' dividend safe? The answer lies in three simple charts
  • Is Clicks' dividend safe? The answer lies in three simple charts
    The only way to live a worry-free retirement these days is to have steady streams of income coming in, month after month. Without income you can count on, you're dependent on your retirement annuity to get by. And that's not a spot you want to be in… That's why, part of my job as Real Wealth editor, is to find investments that consistently pay investors dividends - as well as - investmen... ››› more
  • [23 April 2019]
  • The ‘Ultimate Paycheque' for a rich retirement
  • The ‘Ultimate Paycheque' for a rich retirement
    Imagine investing R100,000 in a company and receiving over R600,000 in dividends alone… Or investing the same amount and getting back nearly R200,000 just in dividends… Now that's serious income that could guarantee a comfortable retirement. Now imagine owning six of these shares right now… I'd call that the ‘Ultimate Paycheque' retirement. And as I said, I've identified si... ››› more
  • [15 April 2019]
  • Don't be fooled by this stocks' 57% dividend yield
  • Don't be fooled by this stocks' 57% dividend yield
    Right now, there's one JSE listed company who has a dividend yield of 57%. That's unheard of in JSE listed companies. But it's true. In fact, it could be one of, if not the highest dividend yield I've ever come across from a JSE listed company. Just consider this… The JSE All Share's dividend yield is just over 3%. This means, the company has a yield nearly 20x higher than the av... ››› more
  • [08 April 2019]
  • How to identify a company with sustainable dividend pay-outs
  • How to identify a company with sustainable dividend pay-outs
    Generating consistent income is a wonderful way to grow your wealth. And one of the best ways to make consistent income is with dividends. However, finding the right companies that can consistently pay you dividends every year isn't all that easy. Unfortunately, you'll get companies that pay-out most of their profits in dividends. Eventually, they won't be able to sustain this. This happen... ››› more
  • [18 March 2019]
  • Why the most common argument against dividends is wrong!
  • Why the most common argument against dividends is wrong!
    The most common argument you hear from investors who aren't interested in dividends is that the company should be able to find something better to do with its cash than give it back to shareholders. They say the funds should be used to grow the business either by investing in the business itself or by acquiring new ones. These are valid points but here's where they are wrong… Recomm... ››› more
  • [26 February 2019]
  • The most important thing to look for when investing for dividends
  • The most important thing to look for when investing for dividends
    When you invest in shares there are two things that can make you money - capital appreciation as the share price rises. And dividends putting hard cash in your pocket. Most investors focus mostly on capital appreciation. But the fact is dividends can make you massive returns. If for instance you bought Adapt IT in 2009, you'd have paid 44c per share. Since then the company has paid out... ››› more
  • [25 October 2017]
  • The easiest and safest way you can start earning passive income today
  • The easiest and safest way you can start earning passive income today
    Imagine this... It's Monday morning. The sun is peeping over the horizon, you're sipping on a cup of coffee waiting for seven ‘o clock to arrive. You need to hit the road. You pull out of your driveway and watch the stream of cars head into the city. A smile drifts over your face because you're driving in the opposite direction. You're leaving town, hitting the open road. The ocean is ca... ››› more
  • [04 August 2016]
  • Here's how to avoid the worst dividend paying shares on the market
  • Here's how to avoid the worst dividend paying shares on the market
    Companies that pay huge dividends give your portfolio a certain level of protection and a steady flow of passive income. This extra income stream is perfect for investors nearing retirement because it relieves some of the financial pressure and grows your retirement savings with very little effort. With a powerful dividend packed portfolio, you don't have to tap into your capital or savings... ››› more
  • [01 July 2016]
  • Redefine Properties Limited (RDF) is paying dividends - You have a decision to make
  • If you've been holding Redefine Properties (RDF) shares, you have an important decision to make. You see, the company is paying a dividend of 41.70 cents for the six months ended 29 February 2016. You need to choose if you want to receive the cash dividend or use the dividend to reinvest to buy more shares. The biggest advantage of reinvesting your dividends is compounding   You accumulate... ››› more
  • [09 May 2016]
  • What must I do with my dividends?
  • I love receiving dividends but reinvesting dividends is not always the most cost effective way to invest it. Let me explain... When you only get paid out a couple of hundred or thousand rand in dividends, the brokerage costs of reinvesting that cash can eat away a large chunk of the money. That's why some investors draw the cash and spend it. This isn't a wise move either. So, today ... ››› more
  • [06 May 2016]
  • Why you must focus on dividends if you're investing for retirement
  • Your retirement isn't going to be cheap. Chances are you're going to have a couple of decades to enjoy it. So if you're looking towards planning for retirement and want to invest on the stock market, what sort of stocks should you invest in? Read on to find out… The challenges of retirement   Funding your retirement will come down to your pension and financial assets you’v... ››› more
  • [20 November 2015]
  • A different way to weigh up dividends, with surprisingly accurate results
  • When you're an income investor, you want to know that your dividends are safe. But it can be difficult to work this out. Some of the more common approaches to check dividends include calculating dividend cover. But is there another way to check? Read on to find out…   Using distance-to-default to check dividends   The distance-to-default metric (which is also known as the ... ››› more
  • [17 November 2015]
  • How to find the best dividends
  • Dividends can account for a lot of the returns you see from your investments over the years. And high yielding stocks tend to make better long-term investments. So how can you suss out a company's dividend before you invest? Read on to find out more… Weighing up dividends with dividend cover   You have to tread cautiously when investing in shares for their dividends. Just be... ››› more
  • [16 November 2015]


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