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Help for a novice: is percent dividend payout a helpful factor?
Posted on 2/15/15 at 11:48 am
Posted on 2/15/15 at 11:48 am
My wife and I are finding that we are sitting on a good bit of cash since some high-performing bonds have been called. We will use some to catch-up our IRA contributions (generally market-tracking mutual funds), but are thinking of purchasing individual, large cap stocks that pay dependable dividends. As I am doing research, I am thinking that low payout rates (below 50%) might be some indication of future dividend growth. Should that be a factor in my decisions?
Posted on 2/15/15 at 2:52 pm to islandtiger
I normally steamroll high yield dividend stock threads, but since you seem to be doing good homework, I'll play nice.
You are correct and that should definitely come into play.
With that said, please be aware that investing as a novice is a very dangerous activity.
You are correct and that should definitely come into play.
With that said, please be aware that investing as a novice is a very dangerous activity.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 3:17 pm to islandtiger
For long term holding of large cap stocks look for dividend growth, not current yield. You want a company that has a history of increasing their dividend(5-10%)every year.
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