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Finding Value In The S&P 500: 9 Healthcare Dividend Growth Stocks: Part 1

Introduction Most everyone would agree that the stock market as measured by the S&P 500 is not cheap today.  However, there might be a great deal of disagreement regarding precisely how overvalued the S&P 500 currently is.  Nevertheless, I would agree that in the general sense, stocks are not exactly bargains today.  This might especially …

5 Attractive Biotechnology Stocks for Healthy Long-term Returns

Introduction I am a fervent believer that investors are best served by investing towards a specific investment objective that suits their own unique goals, objectives and risk tolerance.  In other words, investing is not always trying to get the highest possible total returns.  If that were true, no one would have ever invested in bonds, …

10 Undervalued Dividend Champions For 2016: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

Introduction Dividend Champions/Aristocrats are the go-to dividend paying stocks for prudent investors desirous of a safe, predictable and growing stream of income on the common stock portion of their retirement portfolios.  As most investors are aware, in order to be classified as a Dividend Champion/Aristocrat a company must meet the stern test of consecutively increasing their …

The Best Way to Judge Past Performance: Part Two

Introduction On virtually every financial website on the planet there is a never-ending daily stream of stock tips and recommendations.  Consequently, the investing public is literally flooded with information and advice regarding what stock to buy today or not to buy.  Some of what is offered is supported by factual information and logic, but unfortunately, …

Mr. Valuation Thinks AbbVie Will ‘Humira’ Us For A Few More Years

Introduction It is not enough to simply identify a great company to invest in. Before investing in any common stock, it is critically important to evaluate and understand the valuation that the market is currently valuing it at. If valuation is too high, you are exposing your money to higher risk while simultaneously reducing your …