Stocks that grow their dividends have outperformed non-dividend-paying stocks over the long-term, but not in the past 5, 10, and 20 years. Why are non-dividend paying stocks outperforming dividend growers, and will it continue? Topics covered include: What message do companies say when they initiate, grow, or cut their dividend What is dividend smoothing How have dividend payers performed relative to non-dividend payers Why have non-dividend payers, which are primarily … [Read more...]
285 Plus: Dividend Investing and BLS Employment Report Revisions
In Plus episode 285 for the week of February 1, 2020, we review factors to consider when building a dividend portfolio. We analyze whether high dividend-paying stocks or stocks with high dividend growth rates are more attractive currently. We also consider how a dividend ETF's structure can lead to some odd rebalancing behavior. Finally, we review the upcoming Bureau of Labor Statistics benchmark revisions that will show much lower job creation than previously reported in the past two years … [Read more...]
