Blue-Chip Dividend Growth Stocks I love blue-chip dividend growth stocks that consistently grow their businesses and their dividends year after year. However, as much as I love blue-chip dividend growth stocks, I simultaneously hate their stocks when they become overvalued. With this video I am going to cover what I consider to be some of …
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The Dow Jones – How Bad Is It?
Introduction The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an index of 30 stocks that is often utilized as a proxy for the overall market. Since it is such a small index, I thought you all might find it interesting to see what the market looks like considering the recent volatility. Therefore, with this video I will …
Stock Selection Options by Category: Part 2A
Introduction In part 1 of this series titled “How Many Stocks Should I Own?” found here, I focused primarily on how many stocks an investor might need to hold in a stock portfolio for adequate diversification. In this part 2, my focus will shift to category selections. Instead of how many stocks to own, this …
Coca-Cola: FAST Fundamental Analysis
Introduction Coke is one of the most, if not the most, recognized brands in the world. As a stock, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a blue-chip Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years. The company is A+ rated by S&P Capital IQ, offers a current dividend yield of 3.6% and a …
What Will Happen To the Stock Market When Interest Rates Rise? Part 1
Introduction Interest rates have been in a freefall for the better part of the past two decades. Moreover, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury, which is the flagship interest rate benchmark, has mostly been below 2% since the beginning of 2012. The 10-year Treasury note did reach 3% by the end of 2013 but …
The Interpretation of the Earnings and Price Correlated F.A.S.T. Graphs™ Made Simple
The Interpretation of the Earnings and Price Correlated F.A.S.T. Graphs™ Made Simple At their core, F.A.S.T. Graphs™ are easy to interpret and understand. When you are clear on what the lines and shaded areas on a F.A.S.T. Graphs™ represent, you will experience an instantaneous and comprehensive understanding of the business behind the stock, and how …
Retired Investors Don’t Buy Bonds Until?
Introduction The primary attractions supporting investing in bonds or other fixed income instruments have traditionally been high income and safety. People invest their principal in bonds and receive a stated interest rate (coupon) over the life of the bond and are given the promise of having their principal returned at maturity. Under normal times, bonds …
An Important Discussion on the Nuances of Valuation
Can I Have a Hamburger and a Coke? Sorry, is Pepsi Okay? When I was studying business marketing in college, I was introduced to the concept referred to as the first mover advantage. In very simple terms, this refers to the advantages of being the first to develop a product and market. For example, instead …
Is Dow 17,000 Dangerously High? This Comprehensive Review May Surprise You!
Introduction The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed above 17,000, a historical record and milestone. Consequently, the question at the forefront of every investor’s mind has understandably been raised. Has the market now become dangerously high and therefore destined for a crash? The truthful answer to this important question is that nobody can know for …
AT&T: Compelling Even Without Growth
AT&T is one of the largest and most recognized companies in the world. Due to its size, the overall expected growth prospects are rightfully subdued. Yet this fact alone does not preclude AT&T from being a reasonable investment opportunity. AT&T (T) traces its roots back to 1876 with Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone. …