This chapter explores the complexities of dividend taxation in Europe, particularly highlighting issues in Switzerland and the Netherlands that deter foreign investment. The discussion also delves into alternative investment strategies, contrasting physical assets like gold and silver with digital currencies and real estate. Additionally, it reviews the performance of certain realty companies and the role of REITs in balanced portfolios, advocating for a cautious yet focused approach to diversifying investments.
In this episode of the Dividend Talk podcast, we discuss the latest earnings reports from six prominent European dividend growth stocks, offering insights and analysis to help you stay informed.
We kick things off with a quick overview of the recent market turmoil, including Intel's $32 billion loss and the resulting shareholder lawsuit. We also highlight some notable dividend increases from companies like Cogent Communications and Simon Property.
The main focus of the episode centers around the recent earnings of companies such as Ahold Delhaize, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and more. We break down the key metrics, and any other insights we got from them.
As always, we wrap up with thoughtful responses to listener questions, covering a range of topics from dividend taxes to REIT exposure in a portfolio.
Companies Discussed:
- Ahold Delhaize (AD.AS)
- Siemens (SIE.DE)
- Schneider Electric (SU.PA)
- Allianz (ALV.DE)
- CRH Plc (CRH.L)
- Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX.L)
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