Caterpillar Inc (CAT) is the world’s leading company in the industry of construction and mining equipment. It has 18 years of increasing dividends, and for shareholders, it can deliver a nice return over the long run, especially if purchased at the right price. This article looks at Caterpillar Inc, a Dividend Contender, through the lens …
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Maybe Diversification Is Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be
There’s an old cliché about real estate investing that states that the three cardinal rules are: location- location- location. Clever pundits have borrowed upon this refrain and glibly state that the three most important or cardinal rules of investing are: diversify- diversify- diversify. However, careful analysis will reveal that diversification is a multifaceted concept that …
42 Dividend Contenders for Above-Average Total Return
With interest rates hovering near all-time lows, investors needing income are faced with very limited choices. The traditional high yield available from bonds and other fixed income vehicles are no longer available to meet the needs of retirees needing income to live off. Moreover, it is almost a certainty that today’s low yields are not …
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Piling Up Profits: Part 4 of 7
Introducing Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is known and recognized worldwide for their construction equipment, farm machinery and heavy duty trucks. Like most industrial companies, their business can be very cyclical at times. However, the company is capable of generating strong profits when times are good. The following description is taken directly from their …
Six Cyclical Stocks: When to Hold ‘Em, When to Fold ‘Em
For any investor considering investing in cyclical stocks, the admonition from Kenny Rogers’ famous song “The Gambler” should be heeded: “You got to know when to hold ’em / Know when to fold ’em / Know when to walk away / And know when to run.“ As the recent great recession has so emphatically reminded …