dividend
A dividend is a cash payout that serves as a way for companies to share the profits they’ve accumulated through their operations. These payouts are drawn from earnings and cash flow paid to the shareholders of the company. Commonly these dividends are paid quarterly, although they may also be paid annually or even monthly as well. A dividend can produce as much as a quarter of your total return over long periods. Some good companies reinvest profits instead of paying a dividend. But fraudulent and failing companies hardly ever pay a dividend. So if you only buy stocks that pay dividends, you’ll automatically stay out of almost all the market’s worst stocks. For a true measure of stability, focus on companies that have maintained or raised their dividends during recessions and stock market downturns. These firms leave themselves enough room to handle periods of earnings volatility. By continually rewarding investors, and retaining enough cash to finance their businesses, they provide an attractive mix of safety, income and growth. Dividends are an important contributor to your long-term gains, and dividend-paying stocks tend to expose you to less risk than non-dividend-payers. That’s why the majority of your stocks should be dividend-payers at all times. As you get older and closer to retirement, you should raise the proportion of dividend-paying stocks in your portfolio, to cut risk and improve the stability of your investment results. To maximize your investment returns with the least risk, follow TSI Network and use our three-part Successful Investor strategy:
- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
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The company operates 1,131 supermarkets under several banners, including Loblaws, Zehrs, Provigo, Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills.
In March 2014, it purchased the Shoppers Drug Mart chain for $12.3 billion in cash and shares....
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $111.77, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares outstanding: 77.7 million; Market cap: $8.7 billion; Dividend yield: 1.4%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 893,000 rooms spread across 9,200 hotels, with 25 brands in 95 countries.
Wyndham Hotels’ revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2024, rose 6.2%, to $341 million from $321 million a year earlier....
ABBVIE INC., $197.35, is a buy. The company (New York symbol ABBV; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.abbvie.com; Shares outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $348.4 billion; Dividend yield: 3.3%) claimed the leading spot last year for TV drug ad spending; specifically, for commercials promoting its immunology blockbusters.
AbbVie’s Skyrizi claimed first place with nearly $377 million spent on 20 separate ads for the drug....
Before this service, fracture decisions were managed manually while pumping....
The pandemic presented both of these firms with unique challenges. However, each remained profitable and is well positioned to keep prospering as the economy continues to rebound. Trends now underway—as well as the strong position of these firms in key markets—will power their gains....
BROWN-FORMAN CORP., $31.00, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 427.7 million; Market cap: $14.7 billion; Dividend yield: 2.9%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages....
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FAIR ISAAC CORP., $1,755.26, is a buy. The company (New York symbol FICO; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.fairisaac.com; Shares outstanding: 24.4 million; Market cap: $42.9 billion; No divd.) is best known for its FICO Scores software....
WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, $6.25, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WELL; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (www.well.company; Shares outstanding: 249.9 million; Market cap: $1.6 billion; No dividend paid) completed seven acquisitions in 2024....