Telecom companies have long been a favorite among income investors thanks to their utility-like business models, which make for steady cash flow and allow for generous, secure, and slowly growing dividends (learn about the best sectors for dividend income here). With global interest rates at their lowest levels in human history, it’s understandable why high-yield [...]
With the current oil crisis dragging on far longer than initially anticipated, many big oil dividend stocks such as BP, Chevron (CVX), and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) are offering tantalizing high-yields. However, given the capital intensive nature of this business, the cyclical nature of the industry, and the unpredictable nature of crude and natural [...]
A great way of building long-term wealth is to ride secular mega-trends. One of the largest of these is the aging of America’s population, which is expected to see the population of those of 75 years of age double over the next two decades. Source: Welltower Investor Presentation Thanks to improvements in medical [...]
HCP Inc. (HCP)’s 30-year dividend growth streak has long made it the darling of high-yield dividend growth investors. HCP is also the only real estate investment trust (REIT) in the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index. Investors can view analysis on all of the dividend aristocrats here. Source: Simply Safe Dividends However, [...]
Pfizer (PFE) is a blue-chip dividend stock that has paid a consistent dividend for multiple decades. Furthermore, over the last 20 years the total dividends paid per share has increased at a nearly 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In recent years, however, Pfizer’s total dividend growth rate has slowed and the payout [...]
ExxonMobil (XOM) is the ultimate blue chip stock in the oil patch, but even it hasn’t been spared the carnage of what’s being called the worst oil crash in nearly 50 years. So naturally, many conservative investors living off dividends are wondering how safe this legendary oil giant’s dividend really is. Let’s take [...]
I came across a statistic last week that sounded unbelievable until I thought more about my own behavior. In 2015, 205 million U.S. consumers shopped online. The growth of e-commerce is nothing new, and the number of online shoppers will continue to rise. I wasn’t surprised by this fact. Instead, a recent survey [...]
At first glance, Comcast (CMCSA) looks like an investment every dividend investor should consider. The company has increased the dividend every year since reinitiating it in 2008, recorded nearly 23% annual dividend growth over the last five years, maintained a relatively low payout ratio, and enjoyed stability from its recession-resistant businesses. These are some of [...]
I get a lot of questions about master limited partnerships (MLPs) when it comes to the topic of dividend safety. Many dividend investors are attracted by the high yields and steady cash flows offered by MLPs. A number of these businesses have paid uninterrupted dividends for decades as well. However, like any [...]
Warren Buffett is history’s greatest investor, and so when his company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), takes a major stake in a company the world takes notice. Investors can read analysis of all of Warren Buffett’s dividend-paying stocks here. Over the past few months Berkshire has increased its stake in Phillips 66 (PSX), to 79.5 [...]
Back in 1939, long before Steve Jobs, there were two guys in Palo Alto, Bill Hewlett and David Packard. Armed with less than $600, they started a small electronics testing company. Over the next 70+ years, Hewlett-Packard grew into one of the world’s largest technology firms with over $100 billion in annual sales. [...]
Chevron (CVX) looks enticing when taking a cursory look at the historical dividend statistics. The stock currently yields around 4.3% and has provided highly reliable dividend growth over the years. Chevron’s dividend has increased by 7.8% per year over the last 20 years and by 8.5% annually over the last five years. [...]
SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) was the latest company to announce a dividend cut, dropping the news yesterday evening. SeaWorld declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, which is down more than 50% from its previous quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share. After the next quarterly payment, SeaWorld will completely suspend its dividend. [...]
Qualcomm (QCOM) has metrics that make many dividend investors salivate. The company offers a 3.4% yield, has increased its dividend every year since 2003, and has recorded annual dividend growth in excess of 20% over the last five years. Furthermore, Qualcomm’s stock is down roughly 25% from its 2014 highs and trades around 16.5x [...]
If there is one thing I have learned about investing in stocks, it is to expect the unexpected. Life is filled with uncertainty and surprises, and companies in our investment portfolios are no different. I steer clear of most investment opportunities because they are outside of my (limited) circle of competence. For [...]