April offered further gains through mid month and ended about the same as it started. It was not possible to find any good entry opportunities for my watchlist stocks. The major indices I track ended the month in three different ways (April 1-29): (S&P +0.27%, NASDAQ -1.94%, TSX +3.39%). I’ve actually avoided making any new stock […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update April"As compared to the rough start to 2016, March was certainly a positive month for investors. The major indices I track most often are all up from February 29 to March 29: (S&P +5.5%, NASDAQ +2.57%, TSX +2.32%). I must say it has been nice to see more of my portfolio in the green this […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update March"February was another rollercoaster month for investors with a big drop in the middle of the month and a recovery at the end of the month. Major indices wound up roughly where they started by the end of the month but there sure was a lot of activity going on and some great buying opportunities. […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update February"January sure offered investors a rough start to the year. It also presented many members of the DGI community with opportunities to pick up some quality stocks at attractive valuations. It is times like these which cause many investors to panic, and others to go shopping. I initiated a position in JNJ after having healthcare […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update January"I said it in November, and I need to repeat it for December, this was yet another record month in terms of dividend income for the Niche Fund. I received dividends from four different holdings (ENB, XOM, EMR, KO). The amount is rather small, however with each month of additional purchases, monthly dividend payments will contribute a greater amount towards […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update December"Happy New Year! I hope you had a great time over the holidays with family and friends. The holidays are always a good time to catch up with those closest to us, and to reflect on the past year. 2015 was a big year for me and I look forward to seeing what 2016 will […]
Read more "Watchlist January 2016"It seems that December is always super busy. Every year there is so much to get done before people disappear on holidays: Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and some sort of travel. This year is no exception, it seems that December has been flying by and 2015 is almost gone. Needless to say, I had to […]
Read more "Recent Purchase CNR"This has been a record month in terms of dividend income for the Niche Fund. While the amount is tiny, it is still encouraging to see the money I have invested in equities generating some passive income. With my purchase of TD last week, I will no longer have any months without at least one […]
Read more "Dividend Income Update November"My November Watchlist was all about the big five banks in Canada. They all have extensive dividend payment histories and offer appealing long-term dividend growth prospects. Each of these banks has their own mix of segments and geographic exposures. It surely must not come as a huge surprise, but my analysis and screen revealed that the […]
Read more "Recent Purchase TD"October flew by it seems and now it is already time to consider which stocks will make the short list for screening in November. After a bumpy September, October seemed to offer a small recovery in terms of North American markets. Here is how these major markets fared since the end of August: (DJIA 3.6%, […]
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