Merry Christmas and Happy Investing. I wish you all a Merry Christmas with your families and friends. The year has passed so quickly and it’s been a great year. I hope it has been prosperos for you, too.
About a year and a half ago I decided that dividend growth investing is the right strategy for me and all excited I jumped into the deep water without having fully explored the scene. After a few hickups on dividend cuts and looking ocross the ocean to the much more developed dividend investing community in the US, I can say I have completely changed my game.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank a few community members which have led my way.
Ferdi at DivGro has been the blog I followed with maximum attention all year long and I expect this to continue in the future. The detailled analysis on quality dividend stocks is just of such value for newbees but also for veterans in the dividend growth investing world. Being already further down the road with an investment portfolio of about 700k$ DivGro still shows how the basics work at any stage of your journey. His portfolio also shows me that buying stocks with lower entry yield but higher growth potential are worth having a look.
Lanny and Bert show us the way of how the rather “boring” dividend growth strategy can be tackelled with a little bit of fun. I like their outlooks on dividend increases and the watchlists. Over the course of this year I have learned that the stocks that are potentially good investments for the dividend growth strategy are relatively limited and seeing others discussing the details gives you a better feel for making the right decisions (your own analysis is still needed though). Last but not least, the monthly update of Dividend Income from YOU the Bloggers is a must. A bit of competition on how far you have come is great to keep me motivated. At the same time I learn about other investors of the community.
One of the first american blogs on dividend investing I came across. I went to read the first entries and really get a feel for what is possible. Maybe the real estate part is not really my game but the dividend growth investing strategy is fantastic. I also follow his blogroll on a daily basis and discover new blogs and valueable information I would otherwise not be aware of. Nandy (Captur) has really been an inspiration for me to go down this path with full steam.
Sure Dividend is a great place to find any information obout the world of dividend investing. On top of this, their concept is not only limited to dividend income but total return. This is a valid aspect when deciding where to put your money to work. A monthly check is a must for me.
A european fellow from Finland exploring the dividend growth investing path. I can rest assured that I won’t miss anything with his weekly recap. From time to time there are articles that have slipped my radar but here I track them down. I also like the visibility of weekly dividend income. It is just so much more real to get money into your pockets almost every day or week rather than waiting for the growth of a stock in unrealised gains (that you might loose again if you stop traking it closely).
Pollie is another european investor and maybe closest to my position. In his 40s, children, day-time job, etc. His writing style is really encouraging and I can fully relate to his journey. For me, having someone else showing me that this dividend growth investing thing is possible and real is a great source for motivation.
How could you miss the Income Builder Portfolio development as a dividend growth investor? It can’t get any better to have someone not only explain but also show to you how it’s done. The rationale behind Mikes’ investments always give me additional insights. And then there is Jason with his Undervalued Dividend Growth Stock of the Week. I mean the concept of buying the right stocks at the right price is so simple but difficult to execute. His weekly column is a great reminder!
This is not a traditional blog in itself but rather an investment tool. Chuck Carnevale preaches the concept that Earnings determine the market price of a publicly traded company in the long run. With this in mind his tool shows you very quickly where the current stock price stands to its earnings. Again, the concept of undervalued stocks is the key to long term performance. I love this tool for its simplicity.
Conclusion
Only a few days left this year and it’s time to put things to rest and enjoy the holidays. 2020 is around the corner and it will be another exciting year. So, it’s time to recharge those bateries and come back fully energised. In this sense, I which you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Disclosure: At time of writing invested for the long run
Disclaimer: I am not a professional investment or financial advisor. The information presented on this site represents my personal dividend growth journey and it is for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are my own and should NOT be relied on or taken as investing advice. I have no knowledge about your personal situation and before you make any investment decision you should exercise due diligence and must do your own research. Always consider seeking advice from a professional financial and tax advisor.