Two weeks ago I published my predictions for the 11 dividend increase announcements there were expected in my portfolio during the first quarter. Shortly thereafter, Polaris Industries Inc. $PII announced a 5.45% boost to its dividend, which was a pleasant surprise to the upside compared to my prediction. On February 7th, two more companies, Gilead Sciences $GILD…
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11 Stocks In My Portfolio With Impending Dividend Increases
One of the more enjoyable aspects of dividend growth investing is being able to see my income grow on a consistent basis. Between the reinvestment of dividends and the organic growth produced by dividend increases, my portfolio income has been on a steady march higher since it was built in early 2013. It’s a nice…
Finding Green Shoots Among My Healthcare Stocks
After taking a beating in 2016, it appears that the Healthcare Sector may be on the rebound. I have been taking advantage of the cheap prices by consistently adding to my positions over the last 6 months, with new positions and multiple buys made in Abbott Labs $ABT and CVS Health $CVS, along with adding to my…
Chowder’s Investing Words Of Wisdom
For those new to dividend growth investing, the name “Chowder” may not mean much to you. However, for any regular visitor to the “dividends and income” section of Seeking Alpha, he is one of the most well-known and well-respected members of the site. His no-nonsense, straightforward approach to investing has guided many novice investors along their…