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
If you're looking for good stocks to invest in, you should turn your attention to companies paying dividends.
Research shows that stocks with high dividend yields tend to better the performance of ones that don't over the long-term.
And if you're looking to add some offshore exposure to your portfolio, there are a number of stocks that fit the bill.
Let's take a closer look…
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One of the main reasons why you choose to invest a stock is that you believe it'll go up in price over time.
If you're an income investor, another factor you may consider is the dividend the stock pays.
That's why, if a company cuts its dividend, you can be sure its share price will drop. Investors that were in the stock for the dividends will sell their shares.
For example: Take commodi... ››› more
If you're an income seeker, you're looking to invest in companies paying out solid dividends.
You don't want to invest in a company for its dividends, only for it to cut or suspend its dividend payment entirely.
So how can you increase the odds of buying a solid dividend payer?
Read on to find out…
How to work out a company’s cash flow
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If you're investing for income, one of the main reasons for buying a particular share is whether it has a history of paying dividends and increasing that pay out over time.
By investing in shares, you also hope a company's share price will rise over time.
So how can you check if a company is going to continue paying dividends?
Read on to find out…
Companies that pay dividends
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If you're looking for a way of weighing up whether a company will succeed and thrive in the future, where do you start?
One indicator worth using is a company's dividend as a barometer of its future potential.
So how can you do this?
Read on to find out…
How to invest in the best valued companies using dividends
If you’re looking for long-term investment opportunities, consid... ››› more
A company that pays out cash to its shareholders consistently over the years is a sign of a strong, stable business.
If a company can increase its dividend pay-out over the years, this is an even better sign.
Let's take a closer look…
How to find the best dividend paying shares to buy
The best shares to buy are those that pay dividends year after year, and increase those dividends... ››› more
When deciding which stocks to buy, it's common to spend time trying to find the ones that are going to be the next big thing.
In fact, the best shares to buy are the ones that pay dividends. By investing in dividend paying stocks and reinvesting those dividends, you can boost your stock market returns.
Let's take a closer look…
Dividends boost your returns
When building a long-ter... ››› more
Many investors focus solely on making money in the stock market by buying low and selling high.
But by focusing on share prices alone, you miss out on making returns by another way.
So what should you do?
Read on to find out…
You have to focus on the dividends you gain from your investments
When investing in shares it’s all too easy to focus on what share prices are doing an... ››› more
Investing in shares that pay dividends can be a great way to create an income for your retirement.
If you're seeking income from your investments, you may focus more on bonds than shares. But by doing this, you're losing out on the benefits that dividend investing brings.
Read on to find out why you should invest in dividend paying shares…
How to pick the best shares paying dividends... ››› more
If you hold stocks that pay dividends, you have two choices. You can take the cash you receive out of your investment account or you can put it to work buying more shares.
So what is the best option for you?
Read on to find out…
Investing for income with dividends
If you’re investing for the long-term, chances are you’ve got some sturdy dividend paying companies in your portfo... ››› more
If you're investing for dividends, it's not a good idea to only look for companies with the highest dividend yields. A high dividend yield can actually be an indication that a company is going to cut it.
It's important to check how sustainable a dividend is.
Let's take a closer look at how to do this…
Using dividend cover to check a company’s dividends
Dividend cover is a popula... ››› more
If you invest for income, you want to know about dividend safety. When a company cuts its dividend, the income from your portfolio will fall.
So how can you check dividend safety?
Read on to find out…
When it comes to dividends don’t worry about earnings
Earnings aren’t always as they appear to be. Company management can push numbers about to make sure that the revenue recorde... ››› more
Investing in dividend paying stocks is a strategy followed by many investors.
To find the best dividend paying companies, you have two options. You can do some research and uncover the best shares to buy or you can invest in a unit trust or exchange traded fund (ETF) and let a fund manager do the picking.
So which option should you pick?
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Dividend paying stock... ››› more
If you're an income seeker, you no doubt have some dividend paying shares in your portfolio.
But did you know that you can make these dividends work for you? You can use your dividends to grow your investment amount.
It all comes down to compounding.
So what is compounding? And how can you use compounding to grow your investment?
Read on to find out…
What is compounding?
Com... ››› more
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