I just recently found a very interesting paper from J.P. Morgan from 2020, which tested whether it is worth it investing at all time highs. This is particularly helpful as US Markets just hit an all-time-high.The researchers looked at the returns of the US Stock Market Index S&P 500 over a one, three and five year periods on any random day versus...

I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and then review each company using my criteria. I am always on the lookout for new ideas, and to determine if my existing holdings are working. I also want to be ready...

One of my favorite stock market stories involves a lost share certificate.The Texas Pacific Railway went broke in 1885. To compensate bondholders, some land was put in a trust called Texas Pacific Land TrustAll the bonds were exchanged except for Certificate 390. It was probably worth a few thousand dollars back around the turn of the 20th century.The...

I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me monitor existing portfolio holdings and also identify companies for further research. It also identifies companies that I should put on the chopping block.In this review, I typically share the companies that raised dividends. However, over the past week,...

I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process.I use this exercise to review existing companies and identify companies for further research.In my evaluation, I review the rate of dividend increase relative to the historical average. In general, I look for consistent dividends. This is where I note decelerating dividend...

As dividend growth investors, our goal is to buy shares in a company that will shower us with cash for decades to come.One of the important things to look out for in our evaluation of companies involves determining the safety of that dividend payment.A quick check to determine dividend safety is by looking at the dividend payout ratio. This metric shows...